Chilkey ND104 vs KBDFans TofuFull-Size or Hall Effect
Choose the Chilkey ND104 for its full-size layout, larger 8000mAh battery, and configurable screen-and-knob module; choose the KBDFans Tofu for Hall Effect switches, VIAL support, and an integrated wrist rest.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Chilkey ND104
Battery
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $200.
- Full-size 100% layout with a numpad and support for ANSI and ISO layouts, with an additional ISO plate required for ISO.
- 8000mAh battery and wireless connection to up to three devices, according to the vendor description.
- Configurable module with screen and knob options, plus a removable navigation cluster that can be replaced with a storage tray.
Get the
KBDFans Tofu
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 10% of 80% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect switches and support for both VIA and VIAL.
- Integrated wrist rest and a listed 9° typing angle.
- Multiple plate material options, including aluminum, carbon fiber, polycarbonate, steel, brass, and FR4.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Get the Chilkey ND104 if you need a full-size layout, its larger listed battery, or its configurable screen-and-knob module. Choose the KBDFans Tofu if Hall Effect switches, VIAL support, or its integrated wrist rest are more useful to you. Avoid the Tofu if you need standard MX switches, an ISO layout, or a 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.
Chilkey ND104
KBDFans Tofu
Layout size
100%
80%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Battery
8,000 mAh
1,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Mount style
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Top Mount
Knob
Yes
No
- Chilkey ND104
- KBDFans Tofu
- Performance
- 7986
- Build quality
- 8986
- Productivity
- 9486
- Customizability
- 9092
- Portability
- 6573
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Display: Yes
- VIA
What will you mostly use it for?
The ND104 is the more natural fit for buyers who want a numpad, a large listed battery, or configurable screen and knob controls. The Tofu's Hall Effect switches and VIAL support give it a more specific appeal for switch-focused gaming and remapping. For portability, the Tofu is narrower, but its listed battery capacity is much smaller. Check the Tofu's magnetic-switch-only and ANSI-only restrictions before choosing it.
Pick the KBDFans Tofu
- The Tofu lists Hall Effect switches, a feature suited to buyers specifically seeking that switch type.
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, while the ND104 vendor description specifies that rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
Chilkey ND104 vs KBDFans Tofu specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 27 specs differ
Chilkey ND104
KBDFans Tofu
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Chilkey ND104
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Input Gear
ISO-UK
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KBDFans Tofu
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Chilkey ND104 vs KBDFans Tofu: your questions
The KBDFans Tofu is the relevant choice if you specifically want Hall Effect switches. Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, and the ND104 vendor description specifies 1000 Hz in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
Yes, Hall Effect is listed as an extra feature for the Tofu. Its compatibility note says it accepts magnetic switches only, so standard MX switches will not fit.
Yes, the ND104 is a 100% full-size board, and its vendor description specifies a 104-key layout with a numpad and 106 keys total. The Tofu is an 80% layout and has no numpad.
The ND104 metadata lists ANSI, ISO, and ISO-UK layouts, and its vendor description says an additional ISO plate is needed for ISO. The Tofu is ANSI only and does not offer ISO variants.
No. The Tofu's compatibility note says magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit.
The Chilkey ND104 lists an 8000mAh battery, compared with the Tofu's listed 1000mAh battery. The ND104 vendor description identifies its capacity as two 4000mAh batteries.
Yes, the ND104 vendor description identifies a built-in screen and a hot-swap knob for volume, media, and screen controls. The module above the numpad can also be configured with different screen, knob, and key arrangements.
Yes, VIAL support is listed for the Tofu, along with VIA support. The ND104 lists VIA support and its vendor description also names a Chilkey web driver.
The Tofu is the narrower board by the listed dimensions: 360 mm wide versus 438 mm for the ND104. Its 80% layout also omits the numpad found on the ND104.
The Tofu listing includes aluminum, carbon fiber, polycarbonate, steel, brass, and FR4 plate materials. The ND104 lists an FR4 plate.
Yes, sound dampening is listed for the ND104, and its vendor description specifies five layers, including plate foam, switch foam, PET acoustic pads, and case foam. Sound dampening is also listed as an extra feature for the Tofu, but its vendor description does not detail those layers.
An integrated wrist rest is listed as an extra feature for the Tofu. No wrist rest is listed among the ND104's features.
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