Which one should you get?
Get the
Redragon DHARMA K556
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- No numpad.
Get the
MMD KM40
Battery
Build quality in the top 10% of 40% boards under $150.
- 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.
Redragon DHARMA K556
MMD KM40
Layout size
80%
40%
Battery
1,600 mAh
2,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Mount style
Bottom Mount
Gasket Mount
Weight
870 g
620 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- Redragon DHARMA K556
- MMD KM40
- Performance
- 6561
- Build quality
- 7083
- Productivity
- 8369
- Customizability
- 6884
- Portability
- 7684
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Sound dampening
Redragon DHARMA K556 vs MMD KM40 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 21 specs differ
Redragon DHARMA K556
MMD KM40
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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