MMDReleased 2026

KM40

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
40% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (84/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (84/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (61/100)
Score profile

Where the KM40 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall838461698481
Build quality
83
Customisability
84
Performance
61
Productivity
69
Portability
84
Overall
81
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size40
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery2000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Weight620 g

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

KM40 vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
KM40Ajazz AK820 Pro
 MMDKM40This pageAjazzAjazz AK820 Pro
Overall score81 /10081 /100
Build quality83 /100Better72 /100
Performance61 /10062 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumABS · Aluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes