IDABAO ID87 vs KBDFans TofuWired or Wireless
Choose the IDABAO ID87 for its wired gasket-mount build, or the KBDFans TOFU for wireless options and Hall Effect features, provided you use magnetic switches.
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Which one should you get?
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IDABAO ID87
Build quality in the top 25% of 80% boards under $100.
- Gasket mount with a brass plate.
- Case materials include aluminum, acrylic, and polycarbonate.
- Hot-swappable barebones kit with USB-C connectivity.
Get the
KBDFans Tofu
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 10% of 80% boards under $100.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired.
- Lists Hall Effect, hot-swappable support, and a 1000 Hz polling rate.
- Plate material options include aluminum, carbon fiber, polycarbonate, steel, and brass.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
Choose the IDABAO ID87 if a wired gasket-mount kit with a brass plate and acrylic or polycarbonate case elements matches your build plan. Pick the KBDFans TOFU if you want wireless options, Hall Effect features, or more listed plate choices, but only if magnetic-switch compatibility suits your build.
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.
IDABAO ID87
KBDFans Tofu
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Acrylic, Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Aluminum
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Top Mount
Display
None
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
- IDABAO ID87
- KBDFans Tofu
- Performance
- 4986
- Build quality
- 7486
- Productivity
- 6386
- Customizability
- 5592
- Portability
- 5673
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The TOFU has the edge for gaming, office use, programming, travel, and content creation because its feature set includes wireless options and additional listed functions. Modding is closer: both are hot-swappable barebones kits, but their mounting and plate choices differ. Buyers considering the TOFU should first confirm they want magnetic switches, since standard MX switches are incompatible.
Pick the KBDFans Tofu
- The TOFU listing specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate and a Hall Effect feature.
- Its compatibility rule requires magnetic switches, so standard MX switches will not fit.
IDABAO ID87 vs KBDFans Tofu specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 24 specs differ
IDABAO ID87
KBDFans Tofu
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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IDABAO ID87 vs KBDFans Tofu: your questions
The ID87 is a wired-only gasket-mount kit with a brass plate. The TOFU lists wireless options, a Hall Effect feature, and multiple plate material choices.
The TOFU compatibility rule says its magnetic-switch sockets accept magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
No wireless connectivity is listed for the ID87, which is specified as wired only. Its vendor description identifies USB-C as the connection.
The TOFU lists Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, as well as wired connectivity. Its vendor description also describes a dual-mode wireless PCB option.
The IDABAO ID87 is specified with a gasket mount. The TOFU is listed with top mount and also offers PCB gasket and plateless mounting options in its vendor description.
The TOFU lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and a Hall Effect feature, making it the more feature-specific gaming option here. Its magnetic-switch sockets do not accept standard MX switches.
Both are described as barebones or DIY kits, and the ID87 vendor page explicitly says switches and keycaps are not included. Check the selected TOFU configuration for its included components, since its vendor listing describes options.
The ID87 is listed with an aluminum, acrylic, and polycarbonate case and a brass plate. Its vendor description highlights transparent or partly transparent acrylic and PC elements.
The TOFU metadata lists aluminum, carbon fiber, polycarbonate, steel, and brass plate materials. The vendor description also names FR4 as a plate option.
The TOFU is listed with RGB lighting. RGB is listed as absent on the ID87.
The TOFU has a listed weight of 4900g, and its vendor description says a carrying case is included. Those details are worth considering if portability is a priority.
The ID87 is specified with a gasket mount and brass plate. The TOFU vendor description lists top mount, PCB gasket, and plateless options, along with several plate materials.
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