Niuniu KB40 vs PBTfans Agar
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Niuniu KB40
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 40% boards under $300.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
PBTfans Agar
VIA
Build quality in the top 30% of 60% boards under $200.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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.
Niuniu KB40
PBTfans Agar
Layout size
40%
60%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired, Bluetooth
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Ergonomics
Ortholinear
Standard
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Niuniu KB40
- PBTfans Agar
- Performance
- 4761
- Build quality
- 6776
- Productivity
- 8059
- Customizability
- 6369
- Portability
- 8880
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
Niuniu KB40 vs PBTfans Agar specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 17 specs differ
Niuniu KB40
PBTfans Agar
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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