KBDFans Agar vs Keychron 81 Pro
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5.0 · 8 reviews
from$110at KBDfans
5.0 · 4 reviews
from$145at Input Gear
Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans Agar
Build quality in the top 5% of 60% boards under $150.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Keychron 81 Pro
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- 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
Keychron 81 Pro
Layout size
60%
75%
Ergonomics
Split Backspace
Standard
Case material
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Aluminum
Knob
No
Yes
Display
LED
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
- KBDFans Agar
- Keychron 81 Pro
- Performance
- 6382
- Build quality
- 9087
- Productivity
- 8197
- Customizability
- 9094
- Portability
- 8482
- Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Mount style: Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
- VIA
- Sound dampening
KBDFans Agar vs Keychron 81 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 28 specs differ
KBDFans Agar
Keychron 81 Pro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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