Qwertykeys Neo98 vs KBDFans TofuNumpad or Hall Effect
Choose the Neo98 for its numpad and larger battery, or the Tofu for Hall Effect switches, RGB, and a 1000 Hz polling rate.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Qwertykeys Neo98
Battery
Build quality in the top 5% of 98% boards under $100.
- 98% layout includes a numpad.
- ANSI and ISO layout standards are listed.
- 8000mAh battery, with 2.4 GHz, wired, and Bluetooth connectivity listed.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
KBDFans Tofu
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 10% of 80% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect support and a 1000 Hz polling rate are listed.
- RGB and N-Key Rollover are included in the listed features.
- Hot-swap, 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.
Pick the Qwertykeys Neo98 if you need a numpad, an ISO layout option, or a larger listed battery. Choose the KBDFans Tofu if Hall Effect support, RGB, and its listed gaming-oriented features matter more, and confirm that magnetic switches suit your build. The most important trade-off is full-size functionality versus the Tofu's Hall Effect feature set.
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.
Qwertykeys Neo98
KBDFans Tofu
Layout size
98%
80%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
2.4 GHz, Wired, Bluetooth
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
8,000 mAh
1,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
Aluminum
- Qwertykeys Neo98
- KBDFans Tofu
- Performance
- 5386
- Build quality
- 9486
- Productivity
- 8986
- Customizability
- 8692
- Portability
- 6273
- Hot-swappable
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Neo98 is the practical pick for office and number-heavy work, with its numpad, ISO option, and larger battery. It also has the edge for travel based on the listed weights, though both are substantial keyboards. The Tofu is more compelling for gaming and hands-on customization, with Hall Effect support, N-Key Rollover, and a wider set of listed plate materials. Both list hot-swap and VIA support, so layout and specific Tofu compatibility requirements should guide the final choice.
Pick the KBDFans Tofu
- The Tofu lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and Hall Effect support.
- It also includes N-Key Rollover, while the Neo98 has no RGB and no listed polling rate.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Qwertykeys Neo98
6 owner reviews
“excellent board. build quality, sound, feel, options, aesthetics - I'm completely satisfied.”
KBDFans Tofu
2 owner reviews
“This is the first custom mechanical keyboard I've bought, and I could not be happier!”
Qwertykeys Neo98 vs KBDFans Tofu specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
19 of 25 specs differ
Qwertykeys Neo98
KBDFans Tofu
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
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.
Qwertykeys Neo98
MonacoKeys
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
KBDFans Tofu
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Qwertykeys Neo98 vs KBDFans Tofu: your questions
Yes. The Neo98's 98% layout includes a numpad, although it does not have the gaps of a full-size board. The KBDFans Tofu is listed as an 80% keyboard and has no numpad.
No. The Tofu's compatibility rules say ISO layouts, including ISO-DE and UK variants, are not offered. The Neo98 lists both ANSI and ISO.
The Tofu's compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, and say standard MX switches will not fit. Check the switch type before choosing or assembling this keyboard.
The Neo98 lists an 8000mAh battery, compared with the Tofu's listed 1000mAh battery. These are the battery capacities specified for the two keyboards.
The Tofu is the stronger match for buyers prioritizing its listed gaming features, including Hall Effect support, N-Key Rollover, and a 1000 Hz polling rate. The Neo98's listing does not specify a polling rate and says it has no RGB.
Yes. The Neo98 lists both QMK and VIA support among its extra features. The Tofu lists VIA and VIAL support.
Yes, RGB is listed for the Tofu. The Neo98 is listed as having no RGB.
The Neo98 is listed at 1798g, while the Tofu is listed at 5000g. Based on those listed weights, the Neo98 is the lighter option.
Yes. The Tofu is an 80% keyboard and its compatibility rules specify that it has no numpad. If you need dedicated numpad keys, the Neo98's 98% layout includes them.
The Neo98 lists aluminum, brass, copper, and steel for its case. The Tofu lists aluminum, while its vendor description also describes optional aluminum or PC top cases and aluminum, copper, or stainless-steel bottom cases, so check the selected configuration.
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