KBDFans Ko Onibi vs RF 8X60% or 80% Layout

The Ko Onibi is a 60% ANSI kit, while the RF 8X has an 80% layout. The RF 8X also lists USB-C, an LED screen, and a 1000 Hz polling rate.

The Ko Onibi's compatibility rules describe its compact layout as having no dedicated arrow keys. They also specify that it has no function row or numpad.

No, the RF 8X compatibility rules specify that it has no numpad. Its listed layout size is 80%.

Both keyboards have soldered switches, so changing switches requires soldering. Neither product is described as having hot-swap sockets.

The RF 8X metadata lists an aluminum and polycarbonate case with a steel plate. Its vendor description also mentions optional stainless steel plates.

The vendor description says both WK and WKL versions are compatible with Realforce R1 86/87/88/89u internals. It also lists compatibility with Cipulot's RF_R1_8-9Xu PCB.

The vendor lists the top and bottom housing, a USB-C Unified daughterboard PCB, two custom JST cables, screws, rubber feet, and a protective carrying case. The product description says keycaps, stabilizers, and switches are not included.

Yes, its metadata lists a screen with LED. The Ko Onibi is listed without a screen.

The Ko Onibi is the smaller-layout option, at 60% compared with the RF 8X's 80% layout. The Ko Onibi's compact layout also omits a function row, dedicated arrow keys, and numpad.

The vendor lists compatibility with Cipulot's RF_R1_8-9Xu PCB and describes an optional Via-supported custom PCB. Confirm that a particular PCB matches the selected RF 8X configuration before building.

The RF 8X product description explicitly says that keycaps, stabilizers, and switches are not included. The listed package items include the housing, daughterboard PCB, cables, screws, rubber feet, and carrying case.