KBDFans Agar vs TOFU60% or 80% Layout
Choose the Agar for a compact 60% board with VIA and a silicone block mount, or the TOFU for an 80% layout and Hall Effect option.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans Agar
Build quality in the top 5% of 60% boards under $150.
- 60% layout with split backspace listed in the layout details.
- VIA and VIAL support, plus a hot-swappable design.
- Vendor describes a silicone block mount system and hotswap foam kit.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
KBDFans TOFU
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 25% of 80% boards under $100.
- 80% layout with a listed integrated wrist rest.
- Hall Effect feature and N-Key Rollover are listed.
- The vendor describes top mount, silicone PCB gasket, and plateless mounting options.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- No numpad.
Pick the Agar if a compact 60% layout, VIA support, and its silicone block mount are your priorities. Choose the TOFU if you want an 80% layout, integrated wrist rest, or Hall Effect feature, and confirm that magnetic switches suit your build. The Agar’s smaller listed dimensions and lower weight also make it the more practical option to move around.
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 TOFU
Layout size
60%
80%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Ergonomics
Split Backspace
Standard
Case material
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Aluminum
- KBDFans Agar
- KBDFans TOFU
- Performance
- 6384
- Build quality
- 9074
- Productivity
- 8266
- Customizability
- 9079
- Portability
- 8468
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The TOFU has the edge for gaming based on its listed Hall Effect feature, and its larger format and integrated wrist rest make it the office and content-creation pick here. The Agar is the more travel-friendly choice on size and listed weight, and its vendor-described HHKB layout and silicone block mount suit buyers prioritizing programming and hands-on building. Both have hot-swap support, but the TOFU’s magnetic-switch-only rule narrows switch choice. Buyers should also decide whether they prefer the Agar’s compact layout or the TOFU’s 80% format.
Pick the KBDFans TOFU
- The TOFU lists a Hall Effect feature, while the Agar does not list one.
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, so that specification does not distinguish them.
KBDFans Agar vs TOFU specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 25 specs differ
KBDFans Agar
KBDFans TOFU
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
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 TOFU: your questions
The Agar is a 60% keyboard, while the TOFU is an 80% keyboard. The TOFU also lists Hall Effect and an integrated wrist rest, while the Agar lists VIA and VIAL support.
The TOFU is the more gaming-focused pick based on its listed Hall Effect feature. Both keyboards list a 1000 Hz polling rate, so that specification is shared.
The TOFU compatibility rule specifies magnetic switches only, and says standard MX switches will not fit. Check the switch type before choosing a TOFU build.
Yes, the Agar lists VIA support, and its vendor description also says it is programmable with VIA. The vendor also identifies the Agar as VIAL-supported.
The Agar is the smaller, lighter board in the listed specifications: it is 60% and weighs 1300g. The TOFU is 80% and weighs 4900g.
The Agar is a good fit for programmers who want a compact layout, and its vendor describes the HHKB layout as suited to programming. It also lists VIA and VIAL support.
Yes, the TOFU specifications list an integrated wrist rest. No wrist rest is listed for the Agar.
The TOFU specifications list top mount, and its vendor describes top mount, silicone PCB gasket, and plateless PCB gasket options. The chosen build configuration determines which option applies.
The Agar vendor lists a case, copper external weight, silicone gasket set, rubber feet, hot-swap PCB, daughterboard, hotswap foam kit, aluminum plate, and barebone hook. The vendor says switches, keycaps, and stabilizers are not included.
No, the TOFU compatibility rule says it has no numpad. Its listed layout size is 80%.
Both keyboards list hot-swap support. The TOFU compatibility rule limits it to magnetic switches, while the Agar vendor describes a hot-swap PCB.
The TOFU lists a screen, while the Agar specifications say no screen. No further screen details are specified here.
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