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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q1 HE and Niuniu KB40 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Keychron Q1 HE QMK Wireless Custom Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
70
Niuniu KB40 - 40% Custom Keyboard Kit

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  • Released in 2023
  • Has Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-DE, ANSI, JIS layout standard
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Comes with a knob
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 4000 g
  • Sized at 23 x 145 x 328 mm
  • Features PBT, ABS, keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Available in a 40% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Ortholinear ergonomics
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Offers No RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 100
  • Build Quality: 90.1
  • Productivity: 96.8
  • Customizability: 99.4
  • Portability: 81.2
Scores
  • Performance: 45.1
  • Build Quality: 73.1
  • Productivity: 77.3
  • Customizability: 63
  • Portability: 87.6
Name
Keychron Q1 HE
Name
Niuniu KB40
Release year
2023
Release year
2026
Switch Options
Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
-
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
40%
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-DE, ANSI, JIS
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Ortholinear
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Backlight
 
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS,
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
23 x 145 x 328 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
4000g
Weight
-
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