HMX GB40 vs Jamesdonkey R2
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The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
HMX GB40
Jamesdonkey R2
Layout size
40%
100%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Knob
No
Yes
Keycaps
ABS, PBT
PBT
Backlight
RGB, south-facing
RGB
- HMX GB40
- Jamesdonkey R2
- Performance
- 5857
- Build quality
- 6965
- Productivity
- 5788
- Customizability
- 5782
- Portability
- 8465
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
HMX GB40 vs Jamesdonkey R2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 22 specs differ
HMX GB40
Jamesdonkey R2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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