MAN40 vs Geonworks Venom
The MAN40 and the Geonworks Venom are close alternatives. The main differences: the MAN40 is the cheaper of the two at $78 versus $320; the MAN40 is a 40% layout and the Geonworks Venom is a 60%.
- Lower priceMAN40$78 versus $320
- Easier to modGeonworks VenomQMK/VIA
Choose the MAN40 if
- you want to spend less ($78).
Choose the Geonworks Venom if
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
MAN40 vs Geonworks Venom, spec by spec
| MAN40 | Geonworks Venom | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 40% | 60% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | n/a | n/a |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | aluminum top case with acrylic bottom case | aluminum |
| Mount | Top (Top mount, 6 degree typing angle) | Gasket (gasket mount) |
| Backlight | n/a | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | n/a | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $78 (stronger spec) | $320 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | n/a | 2019 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
17% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the MAN40; 93% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Geonworks Venom.
Where to buy the MAN40
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Where to buy the Geonworks Venom
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