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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs Dot Works Layer75

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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.

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40

Dot Works Layer75

  • Layout size

    40%

    75%

  • Ergonomics

    Split Spacebar

    Standard

  • Weight

    500 g

    2,000 g

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • Plate material

    Plastic

    Aluminum, FR4

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
  • Dot Works Layer75
Performance
61
51
Build quality
83
87
Productivity
73
73
Customizability
86
89
Portability
89
61

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • QMK
  • VIA
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Full specs

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs Dot Works Layer75 specs

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

9 of 24 specs differ

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40

Dot Works Layer75

Typing & switches

Switch options

Silent
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

40%
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Split Spacebar
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
—

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

2,400 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Plastic
Aluminum, FR4

Weight

500 g
2,000 g

Dimensions

26 x 93 x 263 mm
—

Typing angle

7°
7°

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

VIAL

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2024

Where to buy

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