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KBDFans GT 80 MX vs Heavy shell Barix87 Pro

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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.

KBDFans GT 80 MX

Heavy shell Barix87 Pro

  • Mount style

    PCB Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Display

    LED

    None

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • Released

    2025

    2022

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • KBDFans GT 80 MX
  • Heavy shell Barix87 Pro
Performance
75
54
Build quality
79
54
Productivity
66
68
Customizability
76
58
Portability
53
58

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Sound dampening
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Full specs

KBDFans GT 80 MX vs Heavy shell Barix87 Pro specs

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

6 of 17 specs differ

KBDFans GT 80 MX

Heavy shell Barix87 Pro

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

PCB Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

—
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

LED
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2025
2022

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