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.
Tars Work Tars T1
Jamesdonkey R4
Display
Yes
None
Weight
2,045 g
1,900 g
QMK
No
Yes
VIA
Yes
No
Backlight
RGB
RGB, south-facing
- Tars Work Tars T1
- Jamesdonkey R4
- Performance
- 8055
- Build quality
- 7267
- Productivity
- 6363
- Customizability
- 7979
- Portability
- 7377
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Knob
- Keycaps: PBT
Tars Work Tars T1 vs Jamesdonkey R4 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 21 specs differ
Tars Work Tars T1
Jamesdonkey R4
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Released
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