KBDFans Agar vs HEVIA or Rapid Trigger
Choose the KBDFans Agar for VIA remapping, case-material options, and Bluetooth, or the KBDFans HE for Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger, and its higher polling rate.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans Agar
Build quality in the top 5% of 60% boards under $150.
- Bluetooth connectivity alongside wired use.
- VIA and VIAL support, plus split backspace.
- Aluminum or polycarbonate case options, with a silicone block mount and copper external weight described by the vendor.
Get the
KBDFans HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 35% of 60% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches with Rapid Trigger.
- 8000 Hz polling rate and N-Key Rollover.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
Get the Agar for Bluetooth, VIA and VIAL support, split backspace, and its aluminum or polycarbonate case options. Get the HE for Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger, and an 8000 Hz polling rate. If you want to use standard MX switches, the HE is not compatible, so the Agar is the alternative to consider.
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
KBDFans HE
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Ergonomics
Split Backspace
Standard
Max polling rate
1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
- KBDFans Agar
- KBDFans HE
- Performance
- 6396
- Build quality
- 9066
- Productivity
- 8270
- Customizability
- 9078
- Portability
- 8467
- Layout size: 60%
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The HE is the more gaming-focused option on listed switch features and polling rate. The Agar has the clearer fit for programming and keymap customization, with split backspace, an HHKB-style layout described by its vendor, and VIA and VIAL support. For travel, the Agar's Bluetooth support is a practical distinction, although its listed weight is 1300 g and the HE vendor calls that board lightweight. Modding favors the Agar's stated case and mounting options, while both are DIY kits.
Pick the KBDFans HE
- Hall Effect switches and Rapid Trigger are listed features of the HE.
- The HE specifies an 8000 Hz polling rate, compared with 1000 Hz for the Agar.
KBDFans Agar vs HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 26 specs differ
KBDFans Agar
KBDFans HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
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
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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KBDFans Agar vs HE: your questions
The KBDFans HE is more directly equipped for gaming, with Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger, and an 8000 Hz polling rate. The Agar lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and does not list those magnetic-switch gaming features.
Yes. Its connectivity listing includes Bluetooth as well as wired use, while the KBDFans HE is listed as wired only.
No. The HE compatibility note says it accepts magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit.
Yes. The Agar lists VIA and VIAL support, and its vendor description also says it is programmable with VIA.
The KBDFans Agar lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, while the KBDFans HE lists 8000 Hz. The HE vendor also describes separate response-time modes, but those figures are vendor claims.
The Agar lists Bluetooth connectivity, which gives it a wireless-use option that the wired-only HE does not list. The Agar's listed weight is 1300 g; the HE vendor calls its layout lightweight but does not provide a weight in the product metadata.
The Agar metadata lists aluminum and polycarbonate case materials, an aluminum or polycarbonate plate, and PBT keycaps. Its vendor description also identifies a copper external weight and silicone gasket set.
The HE metadata lists an FR4 plate and plastic case. Its vendor description also names an FR4 plate among the included components.
Both products are listed as DIY kits or barebones. The Agar vendor specifically says its kit does not include switches, keycaps, or stabilizers, while the HE vendor lists a PCB, FR4 plate, stabilizers, foam, and USB cable among included items.
The KBDFans HE lists Rapid Trigger and Hall Effect features. The Agar's listed extras include hot-swap and VIA and VIAL support, but do not include Rapid Trigger.
The HE metadata lists Mac/Win support, and its vendor says the keyboard is compatible with Macs. The vendor also cautions that its driver software does not support Mac, and says users can set it up on a PC first.
The HE vendor says the motherboard has not been tested on Linux and that full compatibility cannot be guaranteed. The Agar's compatibility listing does not specify Linux support.
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