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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

HHKB Hybrid Type S vs KeebFront Vanguard65

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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.

HHKB Hybrid Type S

KeebFront Vanguard65

  • Layout size

    60%

    65%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Case material

    PBT, Plastic

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

  • Mount style

    Plate Mount

    Gasket Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • HHKB Hybrid Type S
  • KeebFront Vanguard65
Performance
56
50
Build quality
45
67
Productivity
58
57
Customizability
48
63
Portability
87
72
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Full specs

HHKB Hybrid Type S vs KeebFront Vanguard65 specs

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

11 of 19 specs differ

HHKB Hybrid Type S

KeebFront Vanguard65

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Silent
—

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

60%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Wired

Battery

2,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

PBT, Plastic
Aluminum, Polycarbonate

Plate material

Plastic
—

Keycaps

PBT
—

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2023
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MKUS

    In stock
    $264Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$264Visit
  • Input GearDE

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    $288Visit
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