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
PBTfans Agar Mini
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Keycaps
ABS, PBT
PBT
Screw-in stabilizers
No
Yes
Backlight
RGB, south-facing
None
- HMX GB40
- PBTfans Agar Mini
- Performance
- 5843
- Build quality
- 6971
- Productivity
- 5761
- Customizability
- 5752
- Portability
- 8481
- Layout size: 40%
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
HMX GB40 vs PBTfans Agar Mini specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 17 specs differ
HMX GB40
PBTfans Agar Mini
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
Released
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