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Keydous
NJ80-AP
around $140
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89 Pros
74%
13 reviews (1h 25m)
31 Cons
The Keydous NJ80-AP V2 offers a compelling blend of premium features and budget-friendly accessibility, making it a solid choice for both gaming and everyday typing. Praised for its surprisingly good build quality, especially given its price point, the NJ80-AP V2 boasts gasket mounting, delivering a satisfyingly thocky and less hollow typing exper...
88%
22 vs 3
Features
67%
16 vs 8
Build Quality
92%
11 vs 1
Key Switches
55%
6 vs 5
Aesthetics/Design
75%
3 vs 1
Layout and Size
Reviewer verdict
Across 13 YouTube reviews, the Keydous NJ80-AP earns an Index score of 4/5, ranking #33 among Gaming Keyboards. Reviewers most often praise its features, build quality, key switches, while the most common criticisms concern build quality, software/customization.
The Keydous NJ80-AP is praised across reviewers for packing lots of sought-after features, with multiple mentions (22) of Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired connectivity, a rotary encoder, hot-swap sockets, north-facing LEDs and a small TFT screen. Many reviewers (16 mentions) compliment the build quality and gasket mounting, noting solid stabilizers, internal foam and a premium feel. Reviewers also highlight the keyboard’s switches and typing experience (11 mentions), good value for the price (10 mentions), and capable software/customization support such as QMK/VIA (8 mentions). Overall, praise is widespread across features, build, switches and value among the 13 reviews sampled.
Criticisms cluster around serviceability and inconsistent physical details, with several reviewers (8 mentions) saying the board is hard to open or suffers from rattly stock stabilizers, hollow-feeling plates or inconsistent gaskets. Software and firmware problems are a common complaint (7 mentions), including clunky tools, confusing guides, GIF/firmware issues and warnings about upgrading firmware. Some reviewers also raise value and availability concerns (6 mentions), and a handful note aesthetic or hardware nitpicks like a plastic case, large bezels, missing cable or a very tight rotary encoder. These issues appear repeatedly enough to be considered notable trade-offs alongside the keyboard’s strengths.
Analysis based on 13 YouTube reviews (1h 25m of video) with 89 pros and 31 cons extracted.
Pros (89)
Features (22)
- comes with multiple connection options ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:12
- overall installation was quite easy ▶ Keydous NJ80 Plate Foam @ 2:20
- It offers multiple connectivity options, including Bluetooth, wired, and 2.4 GHz wireless. ▶ Keydous NJ80 - Tape mod - Sound test @ 2:02
- one of the reasons why I do want to recommend this keyboard is it does come with a rotary knob ▶ Plastic GMMK Pro? | Keydous NJ80 | Unboxing & Quick Look | S @ 2:20
- hot swap ▶ Keydous NJ80 with Boba U4T Build @ 4:10
- this unassuming little board is is packing a shocking amount of highquality Hardware like exotic box switches PBT key caps a brass switch plate tons of internal foam and hot swap switch sockets ▶ BEST Wireless Mechanical Keyboards in 2023 Top List of Wirel @ 3:57
- north facing LEDs ▶ Keydous NJ80 @ 3:01
- includes a 2.4 G receiver for better Wireless latency ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 3:15
- Nice rotary encoder ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 0:14
- has a rotary encoder ▶ Keydous NJ80 with Boba U4T Build @ 4:08
- The Keydous NJ80-AP is hot-swappable ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:04
- hot swappable north-facing PCB with 5 Pin compatibility ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 1:01
- it also comes with both Bluetooth and 2.4 gz support which makes this our pick for the best wireless mechanical board ▶ BEST Wireless Mechanical Keyboards in 2023 Top List of Wirel @ 4:17
- really cool TFT info screen ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 0:20
- South-facing LEDs ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 0:17
- The Bluetooth connection is very stable ▶ 노란색만 가지고 키보드를 만들어보았다! ( 커스텀 키보드 | Keydous NJ80, Gateron Pro @ 6:20
- per key RGB lighting where you can easily control them through shortcuts where you can change the effects the colors the speed and the brightness very easily ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 1:56
- pretty good battery life ▶ 노란색만 가지고 키보드를 만들어보았다! ( 커스텀 키보드 | Keydous NJ80, Gateron Pro @ 3:23
- you can also upload pictures and gifs to work on the screen too which is kind of crazy ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 4:02
- both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz Wireless connectivity ▶ Best Wireless GAMING Keyboard 2024 @ 4:00
- Bluetooth lets you connect up to three devices at once ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 3:19
- extended battery life ▶ Best Wireless GAMING Keyboard 2024 @ 4:03
Build Quality (16)
- So in terms of build quality, this is probably one of the best keyboards ▶ Plastic GMMK Pro? | Keydous NJ80 | Unboxing & Quick Look | S @ 6:18
- It has gasket mounting ▶ Keydous NJ80 @ 2:59
- pretty good build quality ▶ Keydous NJ80 @ 3:01
- It also has gasket mounting. ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:10
- pretty good stabilizers ▶ Keydous NJ80 @ 2:59
- doesn't really sound hollow ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 0:28
- The stabilizers are factory-lubed and feel really smooth. ▶ Keydous NJ80 - Tape mod - Sound test @ 1:32
- The gasket mounting system is incredibly well-implemented, making it feel premium and less hollow than other pre-built keyboards. ▶ Keydous NJ80 - Tape mod - Sound test @ 1:04
- really good build quality ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 0:13
- The NJ80 has gasket mounting ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 1:06
- really good build quality ▶ 노란색만 가지고 키보드를 만들어보았다! ( 커스텀 키보드 | Keydous NJ80, Gateron Pro @ 1:15
- stabilizers on this keyboard are actually Top Notch they're Factory lubed plate Mount stabs but they sound absolutely phenomenal for stock board ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 1:33
- all the keys feel very stable ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 0:26
- pretty good stabilizers ▶ 노란색만 가지고 키보드를 만들어보았다! ( 커스텀 키보드 | Keydous NJ80, Gateron Pro @ 4:00
- decent amount of played foam as well as a thin layer of case foam that covers the 5 000 milliamp hour battery underneath ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 2:13
- thick plate whether that's steel or brass depending on your choice ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 2:08
Key Switches (11)
- It's great to see another board using these NJ80 low profile switches ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:24
- It uses their own low profile switches ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:05
- It sounds pretty good ▶ Keydous NJ80 @ 3:00
- already sounds great ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 2:30
- it did help the sound most of the keys sound less pingy ▶ Keydous NJ80 Plate Foam @ 4:23
- kale strawberry ice cream Pro switches and these are pretty nice they're Factory lubed linear switches ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 0:53
- the housing of these switches are actually taller than your standard switch so even though the stem goes all the way down the end point is still taller resulting in no interference similar to a long stem switch ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 1:10
- doesn't sound too bad stock, even with these PBT keycaps ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 1:28
- if you want to use Cherry profile keycaps on a North facing keyboard these are the switches to get because they're absolutely a game changer ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 1:22
- sounds really good ▶ 노란색만 가지고 키보드를 만들어보았다! ( 커스텀 키보드 | Keydous NJ80, Gateron Pro @ 5:28
- coveted tactile feel ▶ Best Wireless GAMING Keyboard 2024 @ 3:40
Value (10)
- found it on amazon canada for 12.99 canadian ▶ Keydous NJ80 Plate Foam @ 0:27
- for me i think it was worth it ▶ Keydous NJ80 Plate Foam @ 4:31
- It is a good, affordable option. ▶ Keydous NJ81 Unbox & Sound Test \\ Brass Plate + Gateron Mil @ 1:55
- It's a really nice, like, solid entry into the custom keyboard hobby. ▶ Keydous NJ81 Unbox & Sound Test \\ Brass Plate + Gateron Mil @ 1:45
- It is an amazing value. ▶ Keydous NJ81 Unbox & Sound Test \\ Brass Plate + Gateron Mil @ 1:47
- pretty good value ▶ 노란색만 가지고 키보드를 만들어보았다! ( 커스텀 키보드 | Keydous NJ80, Gateron Pro @ 4:16
- I think it's really good value for the price. ▶ Keydous NJ81 Unbox & Sound Test \\ Brass Plate + Gateron Mil @ 1:50
- pricing is pretty fair and the fact that you can get it as a Bare Bones kit means adding your own switches and keycaps is way easier ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 5:20
- cheapest option for a pre-built is a hundred and twenty dollars which is still a pretty good deal ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 3:42
- very solid keyboard Choice considering what you get ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 5:10
Software/Customization (8)
- software is pretty good ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:33
- Good software ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 0:24
- you have a very good choice of key customization ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:34
- supports VIA ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 0:17
- macro creation ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:35
- you can customize it even further if you want ▶ BEST Wireless Mechanical Keyboards in 2023 Top List of Wirel @ 4:13
- supports QMK and VIA ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 0:23
- Really nice software ▶ 노란색만 가지고 키보드를 만들어보았다! ( 커스텀 키보드 | Keydous NJ80, Gateron Pro @ 1:45
Aesthetics/Design (6)
- So it does look really nice ▶ Plastic GMMK Pro? | Keydous NJ80 | Unboxing & Quick Look | S @ 5:08
- pretty clean aesthetic ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:14
- pops of color add something really special to the final product ▶ Keydous NJ80 with Boba U4T Build @ 5:14
- looks nice ▶ Keydous NJ80 with Boba U4T Build @ 4:08
- I think it looks pretty good ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 1:57
- The RGB is pretty good, too ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 2:07
Keycap Quality (5)
- absolutely love these keycaps ▶ Keydous NJ80 with Boba U4T Build @ 4:56
- The keycaps are high quality, with dye-sublimated legends that look nice and don't fade easily. ▶ Keydous NJ80 - Tape mod - Sound test @ 1:20
- comes with cherry profile dice up keycaps ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 0:39
- Box includes some extra white keycaps to replace them which also include the corresponding Mac OS keys ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 0:44
- absolutely nothing wrong with those stock PBT keycaps and strawberry ice cream Pro switches ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 5:28
Performance (5)
- it's easily the best typing experience out of the box of any keyboard on this list ▶ BEST Wireless Mechanical Keyboards in 2023 Top List of Wirel @ 4:09
- The typing experience is pretty decent ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 2:40
- Very nice typing experience ▶ 노란색만 가지고 키보드를 만들어보았다! ( 커스텀 키보드 | Keydous NJ80, Gateron Pro @ 3:37
- very good keyboard ▶ 노란색만 가지고 키보드를 만들어보았다! ( 커스텀 키보드 | Keydous NJ80, Gateron Pro @ 11:36
- exceptional typing experience ▶ Best Wireless GAMING Keyboard 2024 @ 3:29
Layout and Size (3)
- many people call this the gmk pro but plastic and yeah the layout looks great just like the gmk pro ▶ This Keyboard is No Longer Worth Getting | NJ80 Keyboard Rev @ 0:10
- The compact 80% layout makes it space-saving without sacrificing essential keys. ▶ Keydous NJ80 - Tape mod - Sound test @ 4:06
- 65 tray Mount keyboard with some really cool features ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 0:06
Other (2)
- no compromises really being made in terms of that layout. ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:20
- dedicated arrow keys and function row, ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:19
Overall (1)
- So overall, I think this is a very nice keyboard ▶ Plastic GMMK Pro? | Keydous NJ80 | Unboxing & Quick Look | S @ 4:40
Cons (31)
Build Quality (8)
- really hard to get open ▶ Keydous NJ80 with Boba U4T Build @ 1:02
- it's hard to disassemble i believe it uses some sort of sandwich mount ▶ This Keyboard is No Longer Worth Getting | NJ80 Keyboard Rev @ 0:20
- stock stabs have gone a little bit rattly ▶ Keydous NJ80 with Boba U4T Build @ 2:22
- this stock aluminium plate that for some reason feels hollow and cheap ▶ This Keyboard is No Longer Worth Getting | NJ80 Keyboard Rev @ 0:34
- the plate mounted steps were pretty bad as well ▶ This Keyboard is No Longer Worth Getting | NJ80 Keyboard Rev @ 0:39
- stock stabs…they've gone rattly ▶ Keydous NJ80 with Boba U4T Build @ 5:47
- poron gaskets can be a little inconsistent ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 1:10
- physical specs are pretty subpar with it being a plastic tray mount ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 5:14
Software/Customization (7)
- The software is somewhat clunky and could be improved. ▶ Keydous NJ80 - Tape mod - Sound test @ 4:23
- no guide and it's actually really confusing ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 4:11
- if you are to upload a new GIF onto the keyboard there is no way for you to get back that original key this animation even if you factory reset the software ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 4:45
- software is also the crutch of this entire keyboard ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 4:13
- do not upgrade the firmware because you will regret it immediately ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 5:04
- subpar software ▶ Best Wireless GAMING Keyboard 2024 @ 3:37
- once I upgraded the firmware everything went to hell all of a sudden all my colored outlines and backgrounds were no longer available and was now stuck with just Black and Whites and the colors of the screen were also messed up ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 4:26
Value (6)
- by the time this arrived it's no longer worth getting it ▶ This Keyboard is No Longer Worth Getting | NJ80 Keyboard Rev @ 0:49
- unfortunately i couldn't find it on uh us amazon ▶ Keydous NJ80 Plate Foam @ 0:30
- If there's one major downside, it's gotta be the price ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:28
- many downsides to this board ▶ This Keyboard is No Longer Worth Getting | NJ80 Keyboard Rev @ 0:18
- this kit is pretty outdated and no longer worth our money ▶ This Keyboard is No Longer Worth Getting | NJ80 Keyboard Rev @ 1:21
- usually uh you'd have to buy it from aliexpress and even with shipping and are actually more expensive ▶ Keydous NJ80 Plate Foam @ 0:38
Aesthetics/Design (5)
- the plastic case and odd non-standard programming software aren't great ▶ BEST Wireless Mechanical Keyboards in 2023 Top List of Wirel @ 4:24
- The bezels are pretty big ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 1:57
- full plastic housing ▶ Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a @ 0:14
- plastic case ▶ Best Wireless GAMING Keyboard 2024 @ 3:37
- somewhat retro appearance ▶ Best Wireless GAMING Keyboard 2024 @ 3:35
Features (3)
- rotary encoder stuck on so goddamn tight ▶ Keydous NJ80 with Boba U4T Build @ 1:26
- No included cable ▶ So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 @ 0:15
- north facing LEDs can interfere with Cherry profile keycaps ▶ 노란색만 가지고 키보드를 만들어보았다! ( 커스텀 키보드 | Keydous NJ80, Gateron Pro @ 4:31
Key Switches (1)
- a little bit too high pitched ▶ unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร @ 0:26
Layout and Size (1)
- 75 is weird ▶ Keydous NJ80 with Boba U4T Build @ 5:05
Review sources
- Keydous NJ81 Review - A Top Tier Entry Level Keyboard with a Screen! by Romsicle — 20 pros, 7 cons
- So sánh Plate thép và Plate PC NJ80 by Tempo Studio — 13 pros, 3 cons
- unboxing - keydous NJ80 ♡ quality pre-built keyboard คีย์บอร์ดคุณภาพที่สายมินิมอลห้ามพลาด | ZANOOK by Zanookk — 11 pros, 2 cons
- Keydous NJ80 with Boba U4T Build by I Banana I — 5 pros, 5 cons
- 노란색만 가지고 키보드를 만들어보았다! ( 커스텀 키보드 | Keydous NJ80, Gateron Pro Yellow, Dyed Keycaps ) by 이웃집 라이언 — 9 pros, 1 cons
- This Keyboard is No Longer Worth Getting | NJ80 Keyboard Review by MuffinPuffin — 1 pros, 6 cons
- Best Wireless GAMING Keyboard 2024 by Mr Tech Review — 4 pros, 3 cons
- Keydous NJ80 Plate Foam by Biotfanime — 4 pros, 2 cons
- Keydous NJ80 - Tape mod - Sound test by Han Tuan — 5 pros, 1 cons
- Keydous NJ80 by 키버덕 keyberduck — 5 pros, 0 cons
- BEST Wireless Mechanical Keyboards in 2023 Top List of Wireless Gaming Keyboards by Tech Syndicate — 4 pros, 1 cons
- Plastic GMMK Pro? | Keydous NJ80 | Unboxing & Quick Look | Sound Test by GoodingBD — 4 pros, 0 cons
- Keydous NJ81 Unbox & Sound Test \\ Brass Plate + Gateron Milky Yellow Switches // This Thing THOCCS by pyurologie — 4 pros, 0 cons
Frequently asked questions
Is the Keydous NJ80-AP worth buying?
Based on 13 independent YouTube reviews, the Keydous NJ80-AP scores 4/5 with 89 positive and 31 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #33 in the Gaming Keyboards category.
What do reviewers like most about the Keydous NJ80-AP?
The most praised aspects are features, build quality, key switches — Features (22 mentions), Build Quality (16 mentions), Key Switches (11 mentions).
What are the most common complaints about the Keydous NJ80-AP?
Reviewers most frequently criticize build quality, software/customization — Build Quality (8 mentions), Software/Customization (7 mentions).
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