KBDFans TOFU TKL vs Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Choose the TOFU TKL for a function row and Hall Effect magnetic switches, or the Zoom65 V3 for a smaller layout, LCD, RGB, and multiple mounting options.
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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.
- 80% ANSI layout with a function row.
- Magnetic switches and Hall Effect support.
- Lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, VIA and VIAL support, and hot-swap capability.
- 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
Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 65% boards under $200.
- Compact 65% layout with ANSI and ISO options.
- LCD screen, RGB, and knob support.
- QMK and VIA support, plus hot-swap capability.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Choose the KBDFans TOFU TKL if you want magnetic switches and a function row, and are comfortable with its magnetic-only switch compatibility. Pick the Meletrix Zoom65 V3 if compact size, an LCD, RGB, or extensive mounting choices matter more than a function row. Both list wireless connectivity and hot-swap support, so those features alone do not settle the choice.
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
Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Layout size
80%
65%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Case material
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
Aluminum, Plastic
Mount style
Gasket Mount
PCB Mount, Plate Mount, Sandwich Mount, Top Mount
Knob
No
Yes
- KBDFans TOFU TKL
- Meletrix Zoom65 V3
- Performance
- 7367
- Build quality
- 9692
- Productivity
- 9594
- Customizability
- 8598
- Portability
- 7087
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The TOFU TKL is the more suitable fit when a function row or magnetic switches are central to gaming, office work, or programming. The Zoom65 V3 has the edge for travel-oriented compactness and for customization, display, and RGB features. Both have wireless connectivity and hot-swap support, so those shared features are less useful as deciding factors. Consider the TOFU TKL’s listed weight when portability matters, since the Zoom65 V3’s weight is not specified here.
Pick the KBDFans TOFU TKL
- The TOFU TKL uses magnetic switches and lists Hall Effect support.
- Its listed polling rate is 1000 Hz, matching the Zoom65 V3.
- The TOFU TKL has an 80% layout, while the Zoom65 V3 is 65% and has no function row.
KBDFans TOFU TKL vs Meletrix Zoom65 V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 28 specs differ
KBDFans TOFU TKL
Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
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.
Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
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KBDFans TOFU TKL vs Meletrix Zoom65 V3: your questions
Yes. It has an 80% ANSI layout, while the Meletrix Zoom65 V3’s 65% layout does not include a function row.
No, its 65% layout is listed as having no function row. The TOFU TKL is an 80% layout and retains one.
No. The TOFU TKL compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, and state that standard MX switches will not fit.
No. Its compatibility rules specify that ISO variants, including ISO-DE and UK, are not offered. The Zoom65 V3 lists both ANSI and ISO layout standards.
Neither product has a numpad. The TOFU TKL compatibility rules exclude one, and the Zoom65 V3’s 65% layout is also listed without a numpad.
Yes. The Zoom65 V3 lists an LCD screen, and the vendor description also identifies an LCD screen module. The TOFU TKL lists no screen.
The Zoom65 V3 lists both QMK and VIA support. The TOFU TKL lists VIA and VIAL support, but not QMK.
Yes. Its connectivity listing includes Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz as well as wired use. The listing also specifies a 1000mAh battery.
Yes. The Zoom65 V3 lists Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as wired USB-C connectivity. The vendor description also says it connects through these three methods.
The Zoom65 V3 has the smaller listed layout at 65%, compared with the TOFU TKL’s 80%. The TOFU TKL’s listed weight is 4900g, and no weight is specified for the Zoom65 V3 here.
Yes. Its vendor description says the screwless quick assembly design allows changes between seven mounting systems, including top mount, split o-ring, and floating pogo pin. The product listing also identifies several mount styles.
The vendor description says switches are not included with any option. It says keycaps are included only with barebones bundle options, so check the selected bundle contents before ordering.
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