40% mechanical keyboards
A 40% keyboard keeps only the letters and a handful of modifiers, around 47 keys. Numbers, symbols, and arrows all live on layers. It is the most extreme compact layout, for people who want the smallest possible footprint and full layer control.
2 in the database · 0 wireless · 1 hot-swap · typically $78–$150.
All 2 40% keyboards, compared
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| Keyboard | Wireless | Hot-swap | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Image courtesy of GEONWORKSMAN40 | No | n/a | n/a | $78 |
 Image courtesy of DropDrop + OLKB Planck Mechanical Keyboard | No | Yes | 2019 | $150 |
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