TitanReleased 2025

Nation Forwarder V102

82/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (84/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (83/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (52/100)
Score profile

Where the Nation Forwarder V102 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall728352846082
Build quality
72
Customisability
83
Performance
52
Productivity
84
Portability
60
Overall
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Magnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery5000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Nation Forwarder V102 vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Nation Forwarder V102Ajazz AK820 Pro
 TitanNation Forwarder V102This pageAjazzAjazz AK820 Pro
Overall score82 /100Better81 /100
Build quality72 /10072 /100Better
Performance52 /10062 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialABS · AluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes