FUDE EK8870 vs Jamesdonkey R2
Get the FUDE EK8870 for hall effect. Get the Jamesdonkey R2 for hot-swappable.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
FUDE EK8870
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 20% of 100% boards under $100.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
Get the
Jamesdonkey R2
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 30% of 100% 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.
FUDE EK8870
Jamesdonkey R2
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
2.4 GHz
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Switch options
Magnetic
Clicky
- FUDE EK8870
- Jamesdonkey R2
- Performance
- 5657
- Build quality
- 7165
- Productivity
- 7688
- Customizability
- 7582
- Portability
- 5065
- Layout size: 100%
- Sound dampening
FUDE EK8870 vs Jamesdonkey R2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 24 specs differ
FUDE EK8870
Jamesdonkey R2
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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