Hatoworks Ramune60 vs zFrontier Zan 4060% Gaming vs 40% Wireless

The Hatoworks Ramune60 is better suited for gaming. It supports Hall Effect PCBs with an 8000 Hz polling rate for minimal latency, and its 60% layout retains more immediately accessible keys than a 40%. The Zan 40's smaller layout requires more layers for gaming commands.

No, the zFrontier Zan 40 does not require soldering. The product listing and metadata confirm it is a hot-swappable DIY kit. It includes a hot-swappable PCB, allowing you to install switches without any soldering.

No, the Hatoworks Ramune60 does not have wireless or Bluetooth connectivity. According to the specifications and vendor description, it is a wired-only keyboard. The zFrontier Zan 40 is the model that offers wireless and Bluetooth options.

The Ramune60 supports QMK and VIA firmware, according to its vendor page. The Zan 40 supports VIAL firmware. Both allow for extensive key remapping and macro programming, though through different software interfaces.

The Ramune60 kit includes a top case, bottom case, stainless steel weight, acrylic panel, PP plate, a set of bumpons and gaskets, screws, an ID card, a screwdriver, and a carrying case. Note that the PCB, switches, and keycaps are sold separately, and some layouts include a 6U wire set.

A split spacebar is a spacebar key that is divided into two or more separate keys. The zFrontier Zan 40 features an isolated 6u spacebar with support for split spacebars, allowing you to program each section as a different key, such as space and a layer modifier.

The zFrontier Zan 40 is significantly more portable. It is a 40% keyboard with wireless capabilities and a much smaller footprint. The Ramune60 is a heavier 60% board at 1100g, is wired-only, and while it includes a case, its size and weight are less travel-friendly.

Yes, but you need a specific PCB. The Hatoworks Ramune60 is compatible with the Venom HE PCB for Hall Effect switches, but this PCB must be purchased separately. This compatibility is only for the WK and WKL layouts, not the true HHKB layout.

No, the zFrontier Zan 40 does not have any RGB lighting. The product metadata explicitly states "RGB: No." The Ramune60, however, offers underglow RGB and, with certain PCBs, per-key RGB lighting.

The Hatoworks Ramune60 has a typing angle of 9 degrees, as listed in its specifications. The vendor description also lists a front height of 16.65mm. The typing angle for the Zan 40 is not specified in the provided information.

Yes, stabilizers are included. The zFrontier product description lists "Screws, Stabilizers, Stabilizer wires" in the contents of the kit. It specifically mentions including screw-in stabilizers, which are generally considered more stable than clip-in varieties.

The base Ramune60 kit includes a PP (polypropylene) plate. Optional plates available for separate purchase include Aluminum, Polycarbonate (PC), and PEI. The Kuro Edition of the keyboard comes with a PEI plate.