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Dot Works Layer75 vs KeebFront Vanguard65

Get the Dot Works Layer75 for qmk and via. Get the KeebFront Vanguard65 for knob.

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.

Dot Works Layer75

KeebFront Vanguard65

  • Layout size

    75%

    65%

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Dot Works Layer75
  • KeebFront Vanguard65
Performance
51
50
Build quality
87
67
Productivity
73
57
Customizability
89
63
Portability
61
71

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
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Full specs

Dot Works Layer75 vs KeebFront Vanguard65 specs

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

10 of 19 specs differ

Dot Works Layer75

KeebFront Vanguard65

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

75%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum, Polycarbonate

Plate material

Aluminum, FR4
—

Weight

2,000 g
—

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

VIAL

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

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