Full Specifications
| Layout | 75% |
| Vendor | Mode Designs |
| Mount Style | Curved Gasket Mount |
| PCB | Hotswap, QMK/VIA |
| Connectivity | Wired (USB-C) |
| Hotswap | Yes (5-pin) |
| RGB | Minimal / no RGB depending on config |
| Firmware | QMK/VIA |
| Stock Status | Low Stock |
| Price | $215 |
| Last Verified | Oct 13, 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.
Mode now sells the Tempo directly in preconfigured builds, priced at $200 to $215 depending on the PCB option, and availability is limited — at our last check on October 13, 2026, one of eight configurations was in stock. Check Mode's own page before planning around a specific configuration.
The Tempo is the most engineering-ambitious board Mode currently has in the tracker — its curved case and flex-cut PCB option go beyond the flat-case gasket tuning used on the SixtyFive and Envoy, aimed at builders specifically chasing a softer typing feel than standard gasket mount alone provides, not just a case-quality upgrade.
That ambition comes with real ergonomic side effects (the curve angles the outer key columns) that are worth researching via community reviews before buying, since it's a genuinely different typing experience from Mode's other 75% and 65% boards — this isn't simply the Tempo being 'more premium' than the SixtyFive, it's a different design philosophy.
Bottom line: Mode currently sells the Tempo in limited configurations — buyers interested in the design should check Mode's page for the configuration they want, and should go in understanding the curved case is a deliberate feel choice, not a strict upgrade over Mode's flat-case boards.
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Build Quality & Value for Money
The curved case and flex-cut PCB option combine to make the Tempo one of the more engineering-forward designs Mode has shipped, but that complexity is also reflected in the price relative to the brand's flatter-case boards — the retired Envoy, for comparison, was last listed at $185 for a much simpler 65% design, meaning the Tempo's $215 ($200 without a plate) for a curved 75% with a configurable flex option is a comparatively reasonable value within Mode's own lineup, even before weighing it against CannonKeys' pricier Satisfaction75.
Because the ergonomic angling from the curve is baked into the case rather than achieved through a separate tenting accessory, the effect is subtler than a dedicated split or tented keyboard — buyers expecting a dramatic ergonomic difference from a flat 75% should calibrate expectations accordingly. The flex-cut PCB configuration, when selected, stacks on top of the curved gasket mount's inherent give, which community feedback generally describes as noticeably softer than Mode's standard flat-case boards; buyers who haven't tried a flex-cut PCB before should treat it as a genuinely different feel worth researching rather than assuming it's simply a softer gasket mount.
Wired USB-C connectivity and QMK/VIA firmware are standard, matching the rest of Mode's lineup, so remapping works identically to the SixtyFive, Envoy, or Eighty. Given its curved case and limited availability, the Tempo is a useful reference point for buyers evaluating Mode's more experimental case designs before deciding between it and a more widely stocked 75%.
The 5-pin hotswap PCB allows switch changes without soldering, which is particularly useful on the Tempo given the flex-cut PCB configuration option — buyers can test how a given switch interacts with the added case flex and adjust their switch choice accordingly once the board arrives.
KeebTracker verifies stock manually rather than via an automated feed, cross-referencing Mode's own product page. Because configurations sell out, confirm availability on Mode's page before ordering.