Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs Niz X99
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Which one should you get?
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Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 15% of 40% boards under $200.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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Niz X99
Build quality in the bottom 5% of 96% boards under $200.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
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
Niz X99
Layout size
40%
96%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Ergonomics
Split Spacebar
Standard
Case material
Aluminum
Plastic
- Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
- Niz X99
- Performance
- 6140
- Build quality
- 8338
- Productivity
- 7349
- Customizability
- 8640
- Portability
- 8942
Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs Niz X99 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 23 specs differ
Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
Niz X99
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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