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FUDE EK8870 vs Vortex POK3R

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

FUDE EK8870

Hall effect

Build quality in the top 20% of 100% boards under $100.

Rules this board out

  • Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.

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Vortex POK3R

Build quality in the top 45% of 60% boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.

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.

FUDE EK8870

Vortex POK3R

  • Layout size

    100%

    60%

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Connection

    2.4 GHz

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    ABS

    Aluminum

  • Switch options

    Magnetic

    Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • FUDE EK8870
  • Vortex POK3R
Performance
57
69
Build quality
72
62
Productivity
77
61
Customizability
75
61
Portability
50
71
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Full specs

FUDE EK8870 vs Vortex POK3R specs

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

14 of 21 specs differ

FUDE EK8870

Vortex POK3R

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

100%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, Colemak, Dvorak

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

2.4 GHz
Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Aluminum, Plastic

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Dimensions

39 x 443 x 140 mm
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2023

Where to buy

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