Cherry MX8.0 vs Niz X87 Pro
Get the Cherry MX8.0 for n-key rollover. Get the Niz X87 Pro for media keys.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Cherry MX8.0
N-key rollover
Build quality in the bottom 5% of 80% boards under $300.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Niz X87 Pro
Media keys
Build quality in the bottom 5% of 80% boards under $200.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Cherry MX8.0
Niz X87 Pro
Case material
Aluminum
Plastic
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky
Keycaps
ABS
PBT
Media keys
No
Yes
N-key rollover
Yes
No
- Cherry MX8.0
- Niz X87 Pro
- Performance
- 5846
- Build quality
- 4238
- Productivity
- 4449
- Customizability
- 5051
- Portability
- 4967
- Layout size: 80%
Cherry MX8.0 vs Niz X87 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 15 specs differ
Cherry MX8.0
Niz X87 Pro
Switch options
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Released
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