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Keychron B40 vs Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3

Get the Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3 for hot-swappable and the 3,100 mAh battery.

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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.

Keychron B40

Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3

  • Layout size

    75%

    65%

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Battery

    800 mAh

    3,100 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Low profile

    Yes

    No

  • Ergonomics

    Alice

    Standard

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron B40
  • Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3
Performance
53
64
Build quality
46
69
Productivity
81
80
Customizability
46
71
Portability
78
89

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Knob
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Full specs

Keychron B40 vs Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3 specs

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

10 of 22 specs differ

Keychron B40

Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Low profile

Yes
No

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

75%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Alice
Standard

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

None
LED

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

800 mAh
3,100 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

ABS
—

Weight

595 g
—

Typing angle

7°
7°

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2025

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