Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs Fox Lab Lotus
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
QMK
Build quality in the top 15% of 40% boards under $200.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Fox Lab Lotus
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 80% boards at any price.
- No 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.
Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
Fox Lab Lotus
Layout size
40%
80%
Ergonomics
Split Spacebar
Standard
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Top Mount
Weight
500 g
3,400 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
- Fox Lab Lotus
- Performance
- 6047
- Build quality
- 8354
- Productivity
- 7348
- Customizability
- 8656
- Portability
- 8951
- Hot-swappable
Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs Fox Lab Lotus specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 22 specs differ
Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
Fox Lab Lotus
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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