Keydous NJ98
KeydousReleased 2023
NJ98
82/100
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (86/100)
- Class-leading productivity (84/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (51/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the NJ98 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialSteel · Brass · Aluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight1400 g
More specs
Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNJ98 vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro
NJ98Ajazz AK820 Pro
| KeydousNJ98This page | AjazzAjazz AK820 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 82 /100Better | 81 /100 |
| Build quality | 77 /100Better | 72 /100 |
| Performance | 51 /100 | 62 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Steel · Brass · Aluminum | ABS · Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
