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KBDFans GT 80 MX Version vs PBTfans GT 80

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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 Version

PBTfans GT 80

  • Display

    LED

    None

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Released

    2025

    2026

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • KBDFans GT 80 MX Version
  • PBTfans GT 80
Performance
75
52
Build quality
79
68
Productivity
66
66
Customizability
76
56
Portability
53
53

What they share

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

KBDFans GT 80 MX Version vs PBTfans GT 80 specs

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

2 of 16 specs differ

KBDFans GT 80 MX Version

PBTfans GT 80

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

PCB 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
—

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate
Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate

Keycaps

—
PBT

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2026

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