CKW CKW80 vs Niz X87 Pro
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Which one should you get?
Get the
CKW CKW80
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 20% of 80% boards under $200.
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Niz X87 Pro
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.
CKW CKW80
Niz X87 Pro
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum
Plastic
Weight
2,600 g
1,215 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Backlight
None
RGB
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- CKW CKW80
- Niz X87 Pro
- Performance
- 6546
- Build quality
- 7838
- Productivity
- 5748
- Customizability
- 7051
- Portability
- 6766
- Layout size: 80%
- Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
CKW CKW80 vs Niz X87 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 19 specs differ
CKW CKW80
Niz X87 Pro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Released
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