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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Apos OLKB Preonic vs Kezewa Niu Niu KB 40

Get the Apos OLKB Preonic for knob and qmk. Get the Kezewa Niu Niu KB 40 for hot-swappable.

What actually differs

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.

Apos OLKB Preonic

Kezewa Niu Niu KB 40

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear

    Ortholinear, Split Spacebar

  • Case material

    Acrylic, Aluminum

    Aluminum

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Apos OLKB Preonic
  • Kezewa Niu Niu KB 40
Performance
61
47
Build quality
68
78
Productivity
56
57
Customizability
75
70
Portability
40
67

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
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Full specs

Apos OLKB Preonic vs Kezewa Niu Niu KB 40 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

8 of 18 specs differ

Apos OLKB Preonic

Kezewa Niu Niu KB 40

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

—
40%

Layout standard

Colemak
ANSI

Ergonomics

Ortholinear
Ortholinear, Split Spacebar

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Build & materials

Case material

Acrylic, Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Aluminum, FR4

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

—
1,000 g

Dimensions

—
30 x 240 x 94 mm

Typing angle

—
8°

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIAL

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

  • AposUS

    In stock
    $25Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$100Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$180Visit
  • DivinikeyUS

    Out of stock
    $180Visit

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