The Keydous NJ98 delivers a great balance of functionality, size, and versatility
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Many top manufacturers let you swap switches and keycaps to customize your board.
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The keyboards below embody whats excellent about mechanical keyboards for many users.
I used these mechanical keyboards for several weeks, including typing up this review.
Their NJ80 is one of the most popular keyboards for the mid-tier price point.
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First, what does full-sized mean?
One of the first considerations with a mechanical keyboard is its size and layout.
Smaller boards do away with these peripheral keys in the interest of compactness.
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The NJ98 provides all that functionality and then some.
My board came loaded with BOX Taro Ice Cream Pro switches, which are light and quick.
The typing is responsive, and the high-quality keycaps on this keyboard also feel great for long sessions.
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This gives you some functionality of a full-sized board without the massive size.
The thin profile makes it feel less premium than some other boards on this list.
This does increase the price, but the versatility is excellent.
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This makes the typing experience that much more fluid and satisfying.
This is potentially fixed with new switches or keycaps, but it is an out-of-the-box sacrifice youll make.
However, I thoroughly enjoyed the typing experience and found my typing speed improved.
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How We Tested
When looking at mechanical keyboards, I considered various factors.
But whats most important to me is how well they let me throw in.
I didnt use these keyboards exclusively for gaming but did some light play sessions.
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I also considered how stable the wireless connectivity was and how it affected battery life.
If I couldnt get the Bluetooth to connect quickly, I noted it as a con for that keyboard.
Many gaming keyboards employ extra clicky switches for precise inputs.
