KBDFans TOFU TKL vs Qwertykeys Neo98Hall Effect or Numpad Layout
Choose the TOFU TKL for magnetic-switch gaming features, or the Neo98 if you need a numpad or ISO layout.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans TOFU TKL
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect support and magnetic switches are listed.
- The listed polling rate is 1000 Hz, and N-Key Rollover is included.
- VIA and VIAL support are listed.
- 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
Qwertykeys Neo98
Battery
Build quality in the top 5% of 98% boards under $100.
- The 98% layout includes a numpad, with ANSI and ISO options listed.
- QMK and VIA support are listed.
- The vendor describes Poron gasket, silicone gasket, and top-mount options.
- 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 features, and its listed 1000 Hz polling rate are your priorities. Choose the Neo98 if you need a numpad or ISO layout, or want the mounting choices described by its vendor. Check the TOFU TKL's magnetic-switch restriction before planning to use standard MX switches.
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
Qwertykeys Neo98
Layout size
80%
98%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
2.4 GHz, Wired, Bluetooth
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
1,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Weight
4,900 g
1,798 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- KBDFans TOFU TKL
- Qwertykeys Neo98
- Performance
- 7453
- Build quality
- 9694
- Productivity
- 9589
- Customizability
- 8586
- Portability
- 7062
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The TOFU TKL is the more gaming-focused choice on the listed Hall Effect features and polling rate, and its smaller layout makes it the more compact option here. The Neo98 suits desk work that benefits from a numpad or an ISO layout. For programming, the firmware options and hot-swappable construction leave the choice dependent on preferred layout. The Neo98 offers more explicitly described mounting choices for builders, while both are sold as DIY kit or barebones options.
Pick the KBDFans TOFU TKL
- The TOFU TKL lists Hall Effect support and magnetic switches.
- Its listed polling rate is 1000 Hz, while the Neo98 has no polling-rate figure listed.
- The TOFU TKL has N-Key Rollover listed.
KBDFans TOFU TKL vs Qwertykeys Neo98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 27 specs differ
KBDFans TOFU TKL
Qwertykeys Neo98
Switch options
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
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.
Qwertykeys Neo98
MonacoKeys
ISO
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KBDFans TOFU TKL vs Qwertykeys Neo98: your questions
No. Its compatibility rule specifies magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit.
Yes, the Neo98 is a 98% layout with a numpad. Its compatibility note describes the layout as compact, without the gaps of a full-size board.
The TOFU TKL lists a 1000 Hz polling rate. The Neo98 has no polling-rate figure listed, so a direct rate comparison is not available.
Yes, the Neo98 lists both ANSI and ISO layouts. The TOFU TKL is ANSI only, with no ISO variants offered.
The TOFU TKL lists Hall Effect support, magnetic switches, and a 1000 Hz polling rate. The Neo98's listed features do not include Hall Effect switches.
The TOFU TKL lists VIA and VIAL support. The Neo98 lists QMK and VIA support.
The Neo98 vendor description lists Poron gasket, silicone gasket, and top-mount options. The TOFU TKL metadata lists a gasket mount.
The Neo98 lists an 8000mAh battery, compared with the TOFU TKL's 1000mAh battery. Battery capacity alone does not establish how long either keyboard will run.
The Neo98's listed weight is 1798g, while the TOFU TKL is listed at 4900g. The vendor page separately gives a 1976g case-only weight for a Neo98 hotswap configuration.
Yes, both product listings include hot-swappable features. The TOFU TKL is restricted to magnetic switches, so standard MX switches will not fit it.
The TOFU TKL is an 80% board, while the Neo98 is a 98% layout with a numpad. The TOFU TKL also has no numpad, according to its compatibility rules.
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