KBDFans TOFU TKL vs Keychron K4 ProTKL vs 96% Layout
Choose the TOFU TKL for magnetic switches and a TKL layout, or the K4 Pro for a numpad and wider switch and layout options.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans TOFU TKL
TKL
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $100.
- Magnetic switches with Hall Effect support.
- Gasket mount, with aluminum, steel, copper, and brass listed as case material options.
- Aluminum, carbon fiber, polycarbonate, steel, brass, and FR4 are listed plate options.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron K4 Pro
96% Layout
Build quality in the top 10% of 96% boards under $100.
- 96% layout includes a numpad and multimedia keys.
- Hot-swappable with QMK and VIA support.
- The vendor describes support for many 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Choose the TOFU TKL if magnetic switches, Hall Effect support, and its TKL form factor are your priorities. Choose the K4 Pro if you need a numpad, want mechanical MX-style switch options, or value its QMK support and backlight choices. The K4 Pro is also the lighter listed keyboard, while the TOFU TKL offers a broader selection of listed case and plate materials.
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 TOFU TKL
Keychron K4 Pro
Layout size
80%
96%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
1,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
ABS, Plastic
- KBDFans TOFU TKL
- Keychron K4 Pro
- Performance
- 7481
- Build quality
- 9684
- Productivity
- 9595
- Customizability
- 8596
- Portability
- 7054
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The TOFU TKL is the more focused gaming pick here because it combines magnetic switches and Hall Effect support in a TKL layout. The K4 Pro gets the office, programming, travel, and content-creation nods, largely on its numpad, lighter listed weight, QMK support, and backlight options. Modding is a split: both are hot-swappable and support VIA, but their switch systems and customization details differ. Consider the TOFU TKL if magnetic switches matter more than broader mechanical-switch options.
Pick the KBDFans TOFU TKL
- The TOFU TKL uses magnetic switches and lists Hall Effect support.
- It has a TKL layout without a numpad, while both keyboards list 1000 Hz polling.
KBDFans TOFU TKL vs Keychron K4 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 28 specs differ
KBDFans TOFU TKL
Keychron K4 Pro
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
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
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
KBDFans TOFU TKL
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K4 Pro
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
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KBDFans TOFU TKL vs Keychron K4 Pro: your questions
The TOFU TKL is the more gaming-focused fit if you specifically want magnetic switches and Hall Effect support. Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, so that spec does not distinguish them.
No. Its compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit. The K4 Pro, by contrast, is described by Keychron as supporting many 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
Yes, the K4 Pro has a 96% layout with a numpad. Its layout is compact and does not have the gaps of a full-size keyboard.
The K4 Pro is listed at 1280g, while the TOFU TKL is listed at 4900g. The K4 Pro is therefore the lighter option by the listed weights.
Both list Bluetooth and wireless connectivity, and both also list USB-C. The TOFU TKL additionally lists 2.4 GHz connectivity.
The Keychron K4 Pro lists a 4000mAh battery, while the TOFU TKL lists 1000mAh. Battery capacity alone does not establish how long either keyboard will run between charges.
The K4 Pro lists QMK and VIA support. Keychron also describes using its Launcher web app for key remapping and macros, with the keyboard connected in wired mode.
Yes, both list hot-swappable support. Their switch compatibility differs: the TOFU TKL is for magnetic switches, while Keychron describes the K4 Pro as supporting many 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
The K4 Pro lists RGB and white backlight options, and Keychron describes multiple RGB backlight settings. The TOFU TKL lists no RGB.
The K4 Pro lists ANSI and several ISO variants, including ISO-UK and ISO-DE. The TOFU TKL's compatibility rules say ISO layouts are not offered.
The K4 Pro's compatibility rules warn that its south-facing LEDs can leave shine-through legends dark. They also note that some sculpted keycaps may clip the LED.
The TOFU TKL lists aluminum, steel, copper, and brass case materials, plus aluminum, carbon fiber, polycarbonate, steel, brass, and FR4 plates. The K4 Pro lists an ABS case and a steel plate.
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