HMX GB40
HMXReleased 2025
GB40
64/100
40% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (85/100)
- Strong build quality (69/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Productivity is the weak point (57/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the GB40 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size40
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
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
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialABS · PBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGB40 vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE
GB40HUAN63 HE
| HMXGB40This page | WLMOUSEHUAN63 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64 /100 | 64 /100 |
| Build quality | 69 /100Better | 64 /100 |
| Performance | 59 /100 | 84 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | Magnesium |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
