Focus Lab CTRL87 vs Fox Lab Lotus
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Fox Lab Lotus
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 80% boards at any price.
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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
Fox Lab Lotus
Layout size
87%
80%
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Mount style
Plate Mount
Top Mount
Display
LED
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
2,100 g
3,400 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Focus Lab CTRL87
- Fox Lab Lotus
- Performance
- 8147
- Build quality
- 5754
- Productivity
- 5848
- Customizability
- 5257
- Portability
- 5851
Focus Lab CTRL87 vs Fox Lab Lotus specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 18 specs differ
Focus Lab CTRL87
Fox Lab Lotus
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
Released
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