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| Kezewa Niu Niu KB 40 | Keychron Q15 Max | Apos OLKB Preonic |
70 Overall/ Value 70.3Build Quality 77.9Customizability 70.7Performance 47.0Productivity 56.7Portability 67.2![]() | 94 Overall/ Value 94.0Build Quality 88.1Customizability 97.3Performance 77.3Productivity 92.5Portability 52.1![]() | 69 Overall/ Value 68.7Build Quality 68.5Customizability 75.0Performance 60.8Productivity 56.1Portability 40.0![]() |
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Name Kezewa Niu Niu KB 40 | Name Keychron Q15 Max | Name Apos OLKB Preonic |
Release year 2026 | Release year 2024 | Release year 2026 |
Switch Options - | Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky | Switch Options - |
Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile |
Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable |
Layout Size 40% | Layout Size Unknown | Layout Size Unknown |
Layout Standard ANSI | Layout Standard ANSI | Layout Standard Colemak |
Layout Ergonomics Ortholinear | Layout Ergonomics Ortholinear | Layout Ergonomics Ortholinear |
Knob Support | Knob Support | Knob Support |
Display Support | Display Support | Display Support |
Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support |
Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys |
USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
USB passthrough | USB passthrough | USB passthrough |
Connection Wired, Wired only | Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless | Connection Wired, Wired only |
Polling Rate - | Polling Rate 1000 Hz | Polling Rate - |
Battery capacity - | Battery capacity 4000 mAh | Battery capacity - |
Hall Effect Support | Hall Effect Support | Hall Effect Support |
QMK Support | QMK Support | QMK Support |
VIA Support | VIA Support | VIA Support |
VIAL Support | VIAL Support | VIAL Support |
N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover |
Rapid Trigger | Rapid Trigger | Rapid Trigger |
Mount Style Gasket Mount | Mount Style Gasket Mount | Mount Style - |
Screw in Stabilizers | Screw in Stabilizers | Screw in Stabilizers |
Sound Dampening | Sound Dampening | Sound Dampening |
Backlight | Backlight Rgb, South-face | Backlight Rgb |
Case Colors | Case Colors | Case Colors |
Case Material Aluminum | Case Material Aluminum | Case Material Aluminum, Acrylic |
Keycaps Material - | Keycaps Material PBT | Keycaps Material PBT |
Dimensions 30 x 240 x 94 mm | Dimensions 21 x 114 x 283 mm | Dimensions - |
Weight 1000g | Weight 1232g | Weight - |
The Kezewa KB 40 is a compact 40% keyboard with an HHKB layout, suited for users who want a small, portable board with flexible layout options. It fits well for hobbyists interested in customizing layouts and switch types, including both MX and Hall Effect (EC) switches. Its size and design make it less ideal for users who need dedicated arrow keys or function rows without layer use.