HMX GB40 vs KBDFans TOFU60 3.0 HE
Get the HMX GB40 for hot-swappable. Get the KBDFans TOFU60 3.0 HE for hall effect.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
HMX GB40
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 50% of 40% boards under $150.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
KBDFans TOFU60 3.0 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 10% of 60% boards under $100.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
HMX GB40
KBDFans TOFU60 3.0 HE
Layout size
40%
60%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
Backlight
RGB, south-facing
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- HMX GB40
- KBDFans TOFU60 3.0 HE
- Performance
- 5845
- Build quality
- 6981
- Productivity
- 5745
- Customizability
- 5745
- Portability
- 8560
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
HMX GB40 vs KBDFans TOFU60 3.0 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 17 specs differ
HMX GB40
KBDFans TOFU60 3.0 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
Released
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