Full Specifications

Layout75%
VendorMode Designs
Mount StyleCurved Gasket Mount
PCBHotswap, QMK/VIA
ConnectivityWired (USB-C)
HotswapYes (5-pin)
RGBMinimal / no RGB depending on config
FirmwareQMK/VIA
Stock StatusGroup Buy
Price$175
Last VerifiedJul 18, 2026

Editorial Review

The Tempo is Mode's take on a curved-case 75%, using a distinctive gasket mount system with multiple PCB configuration options — a more ambitious engineering approach than the brand's more conventional flat-case boards like the SixtyFive or Envoy.

The curved design isn't purely aesthetic — it affects ergonomics slightly by angling the outer key columns, and Mode's flex-cut PCB configuration option is aimed at builders chasing an even softer typing feel than the standard gasket mount alone provides.

This GB round closed in February 2026 with shipping estimated for Q4 2026 — a fairly typical 8-10 month IC-to-delivery window for a boutique brand's more complex case designs. Buyers who missed this round should watch for a potential future run given Mode's history of occasionally repeating popular designs.

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Where to Check Stock

Mode Designs (GB closed — production phase)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Mode Tempo's case different?
A curved case design with a distinctive gasket mount system and multiple PCB configuration options, including a flex-cut option for an even softer typing feel.
When will the Mode Tempo ship?
Current estimated shipping is Q4 2026, following the GB closing in February 2026.
Can I still order a Mode Tempo?
Not through this GB round, which is closed. Watch KeebTracker's Group Buy Tracker for any future re-run, which Mode has occasionally done for popular designs.