Focus Lab CTRL87 vs KBDFans GT 80 MX
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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.
Focus Lab CTRL87
KBDFans GT 80 MX
Layout size
87%
80%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Mount style
Plate Mount
PCB Mount
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Focus Lab CTRL87
- KBDFans GT 80 MX
- Performance
- 8175
- Build quality
- 5779
- Productivity
- 5866
- Customizability
- 5276
- Portability
- 5853
- Max polling rate: 8,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Display: LED
- Sound dampening
Focus Lab CTRL87 vs KBDFans GT 80 MX specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 17 specs differ
Focus Lab CTRL87
KBDFans GT 80 MX
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
VIA
Released
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