HHKB Classic Type S vs KBDFans Agar
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from$234at MK
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from$110at KBDfans
Which one should you get?
Get the
HHKB Classic Type S
Build quality in the bottom 10% of 60% boards under $300.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
KBDFans Agar
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 5% of 60% boards under $150.
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.
HHKB Classic Type S
KBDFans Agar
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Ergonomics
Standard
Split Backspace
Case material
PBT
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Mount style
Plate Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
- HHKB Classic Type S
- KBDFans Agar
- Performance
- 5564
- Build quality
- 4488
- Productivity
- 5782
- Customizability
- 4688
- Portability
- 7284
- Layout size: 60%
- Keycaps: PBT
HHKB Classic Type S vs KBDFans Agar specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 25 specs differ
HHKB Classic Type S
KBDFans Agar
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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