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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 28, 2026

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

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Quick verdict

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Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40

Build quality in the top 15% of 40% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.

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Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

Battery

Build quality in the top 20% of 65% boards under $100.

Rules this board out

  • 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.

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

Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

  • Layout size

    40%

    65%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Battery

    2,400 mAh

    4,400 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Ergonomics

    Split Spacebar

    Standard

  • Weight

    500 g

    1,340 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
  • Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus
Performance
61
54
Build quality
83
80
Productivity
73
80
Customizability
86
66
Portability
89
88

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
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Full specs

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus specs

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

13 of 24 specs differ

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40

Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

Typing & switches

Switch options

Silent
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

40%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Split Spacebar
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Battery

2,400 mAh
4,400 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Plastic
Aluminum, CarbonFiber, Plastic

Weight

500 g
1,340 g

Dimensions

26 x 93 x 263 mm
18 x 313 x 111 mm

Typing angle

7°
7°

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2025

For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40

No ISO layout at the stores we track.

Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.

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