KBDFans GT 80 MX vs Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
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Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans GT 80 MX
polling rate
Build quality in the top 15% of 80% boards under $200.
- No numpad.
Get the
Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
Build quality in the top 30% of 65% boards under $200.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
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
Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
Layout size
80%
65%
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Mount style
PCB Mount
Gasket Mount
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Plate material
Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate
Aluminum, FR4
- KBDFans GT 80 MX
- Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
- Performance
- 7544
- Build quality
- 7975
- Productivity
- 6653
- Customizability
- 7661
- Portability
- 5366
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Display: LED
- Sound dampening
KBDFans GT 80 MX vs Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 14 specs differ
KBDFans GT 80 MX
Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Case material
Plate material
Backlight
VIA
Released
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