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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

KBDFans Agar vs Keychron V8 Max

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.

KBDFans Agar

Keychron V8 Max

  • Layout size

    60%

    65%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Ergonomics

    Split Backspace

    Alice

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

    ABS, Plastic

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount, Plate Mount

    Gasket Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • KBDFans Agar
  • Keychron V8 Max
Performance
63
78
Build quality
88
86
Productivity
81
98
Customizability
88
96
Portability
84
88

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • VIA
  • Sound dampening
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

KBDFans Agar

No owner reviews collected yet.

Keychron V8 Max

4.7

6 owner reviews

Praise
“This board adds great wireless connectivity options to the already great V8. I love that the case includes slots for storing the wireless adapters. My only complaint is that the way that the gasket mounting is implemented results in a lot of flex in the four…”
Erik K.Verified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

KBDFans Agar vs Keychron V8 Max specs

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

16 of 27 specs differ

KBDFans Agar

Keychron V8 Max

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

60%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI, Dvorak
ANSI

Ergonomics

Split Backspace
Alice

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Battery

—
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Polycarbonate
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,300 g
745 g

Dimensions

15 x 297 x 123 mm
22 x 138 x 360 mm

Typing angle

9°
—

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

VIAL

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

KBDFans Agar7 stores
  • KBDfansCN

    In stock
    $110Visit
  • Input GearDE

    In stock
    $121Visit
  • DivinikeyUS

    In stock
    $145Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$110Visit
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $99Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$99Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    Out of stock
    $135Visit

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