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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs zFrontier Zan 40

Get the Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 for qmk and via. Get the zFrontier Zan 40 for screw-in stabilizers and vial.

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

zFrontier Zan 40

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

  • Plate material

    Plastic

    FR4

  • Screw-in stabilizers

    No

    Yes

  • VIAL

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40
  • zFrontier Zan 40
Performance
61
47
Build quality
83
74
Productivity
73
60
Customizability
86
76
Portability
89
80

What they share

  • Layout size: 40%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Ergonomics: Split Spacebar
  • Case material: Aluminum
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40 vs zFrontier Zan 40 specs

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

9 of 24 specs differ

Dwarf Wangchuan GuangQi40

zFrontier Zan 40

Typing & switches

Switch options

Silent
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

40%
40%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Split Spacebar
Split Spacebar

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

2,400 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Plastic
FR4

Weight

500 g
—

Dimensions

26 x 93 x 263 mm
—

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

VIAL

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • VelocifireCN

    In stock
    $193Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$193Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$154Visit
  • zFrontierHK

    Out of stock
    $154Visit

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