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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.
CKW CKW80
Tars Work Tars T1
Layout size
80%
75%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Knob
No
Yes
Display
None
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
2,600 g
2,045 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- CKW CKW80
- Tars Work Tars T1
- Performance
- 6580
- Build quality
- 7872
- Productivity
- 5762
- Customizability
- 7078
- Portability
- 6873
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- VIA
CKW CKW80 vs Tars Work Tars T1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 18 specs differ
CKW CKW80
Tars Work Tars T1
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Released
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