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Agar

87/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
60% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (89/100)
  • Class-leading build quality (88/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Agar wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall888964828487
Build quality
88
Customisability
89
Performance
64
Productivity
82
Portability
84
Overall
87
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Backspace
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPolycarbonate · Aluminum
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions33
Weight1300 g

More specs

Height Mm33 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Agar vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
AgarMA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
 KBDFansAgarThis pageVarmiloMA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
Overall score87 /10088 /100Better
Build quality88 /100Better74 /100
Performance64 /10075 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialPolycarbonate · AluminumBetterWood · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes