Geonworks Frog TKL vs MAN40
The Geonworks Frog TKL and the MAN40 are close alternatives. The main differences: the MAN40 is the cheaper of the two at $78 versus $380; the Geonworks Frog TKL is a TKL layout and the MAN40 is a 40%.
- Lower priceMAN40$78 versus $380
- Easier to modGeonworks Frog TKLQMK/VIA
Choose the Geonworks Frog TKL if
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the MAN40 if
- you want to spend less ($78).
Geonworks Frog TKL vs MAN40, spec by spec
| Geonworks Frog TKL | MAN40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | 40% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | n/a | n/a |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum top case with acrylic bottom case |
| Mount | Leaf-spring (leaf-spring plate mount with stacked acrylic weight) | Top (Top mount, 6 degree typing angle) |
| Backlight | White / none | n/a |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | n/a |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $380 | $78 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | deep, thocky | n/a |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
95% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Geonworks Frog TKL; 17% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the MAN40.
Where to buy the Geonworks Frog TKL
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Where to buy the MAN40
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