zFrontier Hare Works TWO Alice vs Zan 40Alice vs Split Spacebar

The core difference is the layout. The Hare Works TWO uses a tented, unibody Alice layout, which is an ergonomic split design. The Zan 40 uses a traditional staggered 40% layout with an isolated, split spacebar. The TWO is a pre-order kit, while the Zan 40 is marketed as in-stock.

Yes, both support wireless connectivity, but the implementations differ. The Hare Works TWO PCB supports tri-mode (wired, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz), but batteries and the dongle are not included. The Zan 40 offers PCB options for wire-only or dual-mode (Bluetooth and wired), with batteries included for the wireless models.

The Zan 40 might be slightly more approachable due to its traditional staggered layout, though it still uses a split spacebar. The Alice layout on the Hare Works TWO has a more significant learning curve. Both will require adapting to layers for numbers, symbols, and navigation.

Yes. The Hare Works TWO listing specifies support for QMK and VIAL. The Zan 40 listing specifies VIAL support. This allows for extensive reprogramming of keys and layers on both keyboards.

According to the vendor, the kit includes the unibody aluminum housing, back frame, chosen backplate, PCB, aluminum plates, switch plate foam sheets, PET sheets, silicone pads, a microfiber cloth, screws, and a carrying bag. Batteries and a 2.4GHz dongle are not included.

The Zan 40 kit contents vary by PCB option. The listing states it includes an anodized aluminum housing, hot-swappable PCB, FR4 plate, screws, stabilizers, and stabilizer wires. For the dual-mode or tri-mode PCB options, lithium batteries (and a USB dongle for tri-mode) are also included.

The Hare Works TWO Alice includes more sound-dampening materials by default. Its kit contains silicone pads, switch plate foam sheets, and PET sheets, which are designed for a secure mount and improved sound profile. The Zan 40 listing does not mention any included foam or dampening materials.

No. The vendor description clearly states that batteries and the 2.4GHz dongle are not included in the base kit. To use it wirelessly, you must separately purchase two HAC-006 batteries (like those in Switch Joycons) and a dongle from the extras page.

The Zan 40 kit includes screw-in stabilizers, which are generally considered more secure and rattle-free than clip-in varieties. The Hare Works TWO listing does not specify the type of stabilizers included, focusing instead on its friction mount system and plate options.

The keyboard supports a hot-swappable PCB option, which allows for easy switch installation without soldering. It is compatible with any mechanical switch that fits the standard 3-pin or 5-pin footprint supported by the hotswap sockets. A solderable PCB option is also available.

The Hare Works TWO Alice has a fixed typing angle of 11 degrees, as listed in its specifications. This is part of its tented, ergonomic design. The Zan 40 listing does not specify a typing angle.