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KB-40 Keyboard

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KB-40 Keyboard is a 40%, HHKB layout designed by Niu Niu and is also known as the "Key Boy 40". This tiny keyboard is inspired by retro gaming systems that fit on the palm of your hand. Coming in a multitude of layout options from staggered or ortholinear configuration to the different spacebar compatibility such as split spacebars, 7U, or even 1U ortho. The KB-40 also has reverse compatibility with EC options so you can explore EC with the same PCB and plate as your MX build. 

GB Period: June 1 - June 15, 2026

KB-40 Keyboard Features:

  • Designed by Niu Niu
  • Manufactured by Kezewa
  • Layout: 40% HHKB
  • Mount: O-Ring, PCB Gasket
  • Case Material: Aluminum
  • PCB Options: Wired MX, Dual-mode MX & EC, Tri-mode MX & EC
  • Plate Material: FR4 (Wired), Aluminum (Wireless)
  • Plate Options: Staggered 7U, Staggered 2.25U+2.75U, Ortho 7U, Ortho 1U, Ortho 3U
  • Dimensions: 239.6 x 93.5 x 30.3mm
  • Fright Height: 17.6mm
  • Typing Angle: 8 degrees
  • Weight: ~1.0kg Assembled
  • Available in: Light Pink, Pale Gold, Night Black, Light Silver, Original, Sage Green, Random Cerakote

Includes:

  • 1 Aluminum Top & Bottom Case
  • 1 Weight
  • 1 PCB & Daughterboard
    • Battery included with wireless
  • 1 Plate (FR4 for Wired, Aluminum for Wireless)
  • 1 Set Tadpole Gaskets & Rubber Feet
  • 1 O-ring

Mounting

The KB40 offers both a gasket mount and O ring mounting option, allowing users to choose between different typing feels and acoustic characteristics.

One Plate, Two Worlds

The Niuniu KB40 is built around a “one plate, two worlds” approach, offering plate and PCB compatibility for both traditional MX and electrostatic capacitive EC switches.

5 Layout Options

The KB40 centers around layout flexibility, offering five different configurations that range from familiar staggered layouts to fully ortholinear options. Each layout is determined by the selected plate, allowing users to tailor the typing experience to their preference, with additional plates available separately for future changes.