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Jamesdonkey R2 V2 vs PBTfans Tofu Redux V2

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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.

Jamesdonkey R2 V2

PBTfans Tofu Redux V2

  • Layout size

    96%

    60%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Tray Mount

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Jamesdonkey R2 V2
  • PBTfans Tofu Redux V2
Performance
65
61
Build quality
66
80
Productivity
63
73
Customizability
76
75
Portability
52
70

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Jamesdonkey R2 V2 vs PBTfans Tofu Redux V2 specs

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

13 of 24 specs differ

Jamesdonkey R2 V2

PBTfans Tofu Redux V2

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Tray Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

96%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Battery

4,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

FR4
Aluminum

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,950 g
—

Dimensions

31 x 151 x 414 mm
—

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $179Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$179Visit
  • KBDfansCN

    In stock
    $196Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$196Visit

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