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KBDFans F1 8X V2 vs HHKB Classic Type S

Get the HHKB Classic Type S for media keys and n-key rollover.

What actually differs

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.

KBDFans F1 8X V2

HHKB Classic Type S

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    PBT

  • Media keys

    No

    Yes

  • N-key rollover

    No

    Yes

  • Mac & Windows

    No

    Yes

  • Released

    2024

    2025

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • KBDFans F1 8X V2
  • HHKB Classic Type S
Performance
41
56
Build quality
52
44
Productivity
41
57
Customizability
49
46
Portability
58
72
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Full specs

KBDFans F1 8X V2 vs HHKB Classic Type S specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

6 of 16 specs differ

KBDFans F1 8X V2

HHKB Classic Type S

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Silent

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

—
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
PBT

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

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  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$451Visit
  • KBDfansCN

    Out of stock
    $451Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $234Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$234Visit

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