KBDFans Agar vs TOFU65 V360% or 65% layout
Choose the Agar for its compact HHKB-style layout and RGB, or the TOFU65 V3 for a 65% layout and broader plate selection.
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Which one should you get?
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KBDFans Agar
Build quality in the top 5% of 60% boards under $150.
- 60% layout with split backspace and stepped Caps Lock support.
- RGB is listed, and the vendor notes underglow is most visible with polycarbonate cases.
- VIA and VIAL support, plus a hot-swappable PCB.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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KBDFans TOFU65 V3
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 5% of 65% boards under $100.
- 65% layout with aluminum top case and aluminum, copper, or stainless steel bottom case options.
- Vendor lists top mount and PCB gasket mounting choices.
- Plate options include aluminum, carbon fiber, polycarbonate, PEI, and FR4.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Choose the Agar if you want a compact HHKB-style 60% board with RGB and split-backspace options. Choose the TOFU65 V3 if you prefer a 65% layout, more plate and case choices, and its listed 8000 Hz polling rate, but confirm that magnetic switches meet your needs.
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 TOFU65 V3
Layout size
60%
65%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Ergonomics
Split Backspace
Standard
Max polling rate
1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Case material
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
- KBDFans Agar
- KBDFans TOFU65 V3
- Performance
- 6381
- Build quality
- 9092
- Productivity
- 8282
- Customizability
- 9082
- Portability
- 8485
- Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Agar is the more layout-specific pick for programming and travel, particularly if its HHKB-style arrangement and smaller 60% size suit your workflow. The TOFU65 V3 takes the gaming comparison on its listed polling rate, and offers a broader set of build choices for modding. For office and content-creation use, the TOFU65 V3's 65% layout may be preferable, though the layout choice ultimately depends on your preferred key arrangement. Its magnetic-switch requirement is important to check before buying.
Pick the KBDFans TOFU65 V3
- The TOFU65 V3 lists an 8000 Hz polling rate, compared with 1000 Hz for the Agar.
- The TOFU65 V3 requires magnetic switches, so buyers must choose compatible switches for its hot-swap PCB.
KBDFans Agar vs TOFU65 V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 24 specs differ
KBDFans Agar
KBDFans TOFU65 V3
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
Mac & Windows
Released
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KBDFans Agar vs TOFU65 V3: your questions
The Agar is a 60% keyboard with an HHKB-style layout, split backspace, and RGB. The TOFU65 V3 is a 65% keyboard with no RGB and a listed 8000 Hz polling rate.
No. Its compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit.
The TOFU65 V3 lists an 8000 Hz polling rate, while the Agar lists 1000 Hz. These figures are specifications, not a guarantee of a particular gaming experience.
Yes, RGB is listed for the Agar. Its vendor description specifies RGB underglow and says it is most visible with a polycarbonate case.
The Agar is the more specifically programming-oriented option in the vendor description, which calls out its HHKB layout. It also supports split backspace and stepped Caps Lock.
Hot-swappable support is listed for both keyboards. The TOFU65 V3 compatibility rules limit it to magnetic switches, while the Agar vendor page describes a hot-swap PCB.
The TOFU65 V3 vendor description lists aluminum, carbon fiber, polycarbonate, PEI, and FR4 plates. The Agar metadata lists aluminum and polycarbonate plate materials.
The Agar is the smaller layout at 60%, compared with the TOFU65 V3 at 65%. The Agar's listed weight is 1300 g; a TOFU65 V3 weight is not specified here.
VIA support is listed for both keyboards, and both also list VIAL support. The Agar vendor description separately confirms VIA programmability.
The product metadata lists Bluetooth, wireless, and wired connectivity. The vendor describes a dual-mode wired and Bluetooth PCB option, so check the selected configuration before ordering.
The Agar vendor page describes the product as a barebones kit and says switches and keycaps are not included. It also states that stabilizers are not included.
The TOFU65 V3 vendor page lists top mount and PCB gasket mount, plus several plate materials and PCB configurations. The Agar lists gasket mount and plate mount, with aluminum and polycarbonate case options.
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