Compare NAPE Aurora 96 vs Jamesdonkey R2 V2 Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2026 Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear switch options Connects via USB-C Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Features ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Compatible with both Mac and Windows Supports QMK firmware Features N-key rollover Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 1950 g Sized at 31 x 151 x 414 mm Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 65.1 Build Quality: 60.3 Productivity: 54.1 Customizability: 58 Portability: 44.3	Scores Performance: 64.3 Build Quality: 65.7 Productivity: 63 Customizability: 76 Portability: 52.1
Name	Name NAPE Aurora 96	Name Jamesdonkey R2 V2
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 31 x 151 x 414 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 1950g