DwarfReleased 2024
Wangchuan GuangQi40
72/100
40% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (89/100)
- Class-leading customisability (87/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (61/100)
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size40
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Spacebar
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesSilent
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
Battery2400 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions26
Weight500 g
More specs
Height Mm26 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowWangchuan GuangQi40 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Wangchuan GuangQi40STARS80 V2
| DwarfWangchuan GuangQi40This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 82 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 82 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 61 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
