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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

sam Notfromsam S46 R3 vs PBTfans Agar Mini

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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.

sam Notfromsam S46 R3

PBTfans Agar Mini

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Copper, Polycarbonate

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

  • Mount style

    Top Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

  • Plate material

    Polycarbonate

    Aluminum, CarbonFiber, FR4, Polycarbonate

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • sam Notfromsam S46 R3
  • PBTfans Agar Mini
Performance
62
43
Build quality
82
71
Productivity
60
61
Customizability
79
52
Portability
80
81

What they share

  • Layout size: 40%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Sound dampening
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Full specs

sam Notfromsam S46 R3 vs PBTfans Agar Mini specs

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

8 of 19 specs differ

sam Notfromsam S46 R3

PBTfans Agar Mini

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Top Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

40%
40%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth

Battery

—
300 mAh

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Copper, Polycarbonate
Aluminum, Polycarbonate

Plate material

Polycarbonate
Aluminum, CarbonFiber, FR4, Polycarbonate

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

600 g
—

Dimensions

28 x 264 x 98 mm
—

Typing angle

7°
9°

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2026
2026

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