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Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs Sikakeyb SK8

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Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40

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

Rules this board out

  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.

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Sikakeyb SK8

Battery

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

Sikakeyb SK8

  • Layout size

    40%

    95%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Battery

    2,400 mAh

    4,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Display

    None

    Yes

    A case display rather than a typing feature

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
  • Sikakeyb SK8
Performance
61
52
Build quality
83
70
Productivity
73
85
Customizability
86
85
Portability
89
57

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Ergonomics: Split Spacebar
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
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Full specs

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs Sikakeyb SK8 specs

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

13 of 24 specs differ

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40

Sikakeyb SK8

Typing & switches

Switch options

Silent
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

40%
95%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Split Spacebar
Split Spacebar

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

2,400 mAh
4,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Plastic
Polycarbonate

Weight

500 g
—

Dimensions

26 x 93 x 263 mm
—

Typing angle

7°
6°

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2023

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