KeydousReleased 2024

NJ80 CP V2 HE

79/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (100/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (97/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the NJ80 CP V2 HE wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall9110094978299
Build quality
91
Customisability
100
Performance
94
Productivity
97
Portability
82
Overall
99
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesMagnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4800 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

NJ80 CP V2 HE vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
NJ80 CP V2 HESTARS80 V2
 KeydousNJ80 CP V2 HEThis pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score99 /100Better80 /100
Build quality91 /100Better79 /100
Performance94 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes