Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs zFrontier Smoke
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![[In Stock] GuangQi40 40% Mechanical Keyboard](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0549/0262/0278/files/3_f9db0f02-e41b-4619-910e-31d54b65865c.png?v=1735804775&width=3840&quality=75)
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
Build quality in the top 15% of 40% boards under $200.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
zFrontier Smoke
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 65% boards at any price.
- 65% layout. No function row and 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
zFrontier Smoke
Layout size
40%
65%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Ergonomics
Split Spacebar
Standard
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Top Mount
Weight
500 g
2,100 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
- zFrontier Smoke
- Performance
- 6046
- Build quality
- 8361
- Productivity
- 7358
- Customizability
- 8648
- Portability
- 8987
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs zFrontier Smoke specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 23 specs differ
Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
zFrontier Smoke
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
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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