HMX GB40 vs Apos NPKC RO75
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HMX GB40
Build quality in the bottom 50% of 40% boards under $150.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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
Apos NPKC RO75
Layout size
40%
75%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Backlight
RGB, south-facing
RGB
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
VIAL
No
Yes
GUI remapping on boards that do not ship VIA
- HMX GB40
- Apos NPKC RO75
- Performance
- 5886
- Build quality
- 6882
- Productivity
- 5789
- Customizability
- 5782
- Portability
- 8591
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: ABS, PBT
HMX GB40 vs Apos NPKC RO75 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 24 specs differ
HMX GB40
Apos NPKC RO75
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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