KeydousReleased 2022
NJ81
81/100
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (80/100)
- Class-leading customisability (78/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (48/100)
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions36
Weight970 g
More specs
Height Mm36 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowNJ81 vs Redragon Star Blade K707 Pro
NJ81Star Blade K707 Pro
| KeydousNJ81This page | RedragonStar Blade K707 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 65 /100 |
| Build quality | 55 /100 | 61 /100Better |
| Performance | 48 /100 | 62 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
