zFrontierReleased 2025
Zan 40
75/100
40% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (80/100)
- Strong customisability (77/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (47/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Zan 40 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size40
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Spacebar
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
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
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowZan 40 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Zan 40STARS80 V2
| zFrontierZan 40This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 75 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 47 /100 | 54 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
