KBDFans Agar EC vs Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
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Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans Agar EC
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 15% of 60% boards under $200.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
Build quality in the top 30% of 65% boards under $200.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
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.
KBDFans Agar EC
Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
Layout size
60%
65%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Case material
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Aluminum
Display
None
LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
Plate material
Aluminum
Aluminum, FR4
- KBDFans Agar EC
- Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
- Performance
- 7144
- Build quality
- 8275
- Productivity
- 7353
- Customizability
- 7561
- Portability
- 7066
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
KBDFans Agar EC vs Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 17 specs differ
KBDFans Agar EC
Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Backlight
VIAL
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