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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 7, 2026

LAZYDESIGNERS Dimple R2 vs Niz X99

Get the LAZYDESIGNERS Dimple R2 for hot-swappable. Get the Niz X99 for usb-c.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

LAZYDESIGNERS Dimple R2

Hot-swappable

Get the

Niz X99

USB-C

Build quality in the bottom 5% of 96% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

What actually differs

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.

LAZYDESIGNERS Dimple R2

Niz X99

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

    Plastic

  • Released

    2026

    2023

  • USB-C

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • LAZYDESIGNERS Dimple R2
  • Niz X99
Performance
43
40
Build quality
54
38
Productivity
42
49
Customizability
46
40
Portability
42
42
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Full specs

LAZYDESIGNERS Dimple R2 vs Niz X99 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

4 of 14 specs differ

LAZYDESIGNERS Dimple R2

Niz X99

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

—
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Plastic

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

—
1,249 g

Dimensions

—
25 x 135 x 380 mm

Backlight

None
None

Extras

Released

2026
2023

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