Hyeku Y vs Keydous NJ98OLED or Metal Construction
Get the Hyeku Y for its gasket-mounted design and OLED screen, or choose the Keydous NJ98 for its metal case and plate options, larger battery, and knob support.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Hyeku Y
Build quality in the bottom 50% of 100% boards under $150.
- Gasket-mounted structure with a silicone pad between the plate and bottom panel, described by the vendor as reducing sharpness in switch sound.
- OLED screen; the vendor says the Y3 and Y5 display remaining battery level.
- Switch options include tactile and silent types, as well as linear and clicky.
Get the
Keydous NJ98
Battery
Build quality in the top 10% of 98% boards under $150.
- Steel, brass, and aluminum case and plate options.
- 8000mAh battery.
- Knob support and multi-media keys.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Choose the Hyeku Y if a gasket mount and OLED screen are priorities. Choose the Keydous NJ98 if you want its metal case and plate options, larger battery, knob support, or DIY kit/barebones option. If you need the wider spacing of a full-size layout, the NJ98’s compact full-size arrangement may not suit you.
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.
Hyeku Y
Keydous NJ98
Layout size
100%
98%
Battery
5,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Plastic
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky, Linear
Knob
No
Yes
- Hyeku Y
- Keydous NJ98
- Performance
- 4951
- Build quality
- 5377
- Productivity
- 7684
- Customizability
- 6984
- Portability
- 5665
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The NJ98 has the edge for office work, programming, travel, and modding based on its compact full-size layout, larger battery, and additional controls or construction options. The Hyeku Y gets the content-creation pick for its specifically identified OLED screen. Gaming is a closer choice: the NJ98’s metal options and compact layout may appeal to some setups, while the Hyeku Y specifies a gasket mount. Both are hot-swappable and support wired and wireless connections.
Pick the Keydous NJ98
- The NJ98 lists case and plate options in steel, brass, and aluminum.
- Its 98% layout retains a numpad in a more compact arrangement than full-size.
Hyeku Y vs Keydous NJ98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 21 specs differ
Hyeku Y
Keydous NJ98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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Hyeku Y vs Keydous NJ98: your questions
The NJ98 offers a 98% layout and lists steel, brass, and aluminum case and plate options. The Hyeku Y instead specifies a gasket mount, so choose based on layout and construction preference rather than assuming a performance difference.
The Hyeku Y is listed as a 100% ANSI keyboard. The NJ98 is 98% ANSI, retaining the numpad but with tighter spacing than a full-size layout.
Yes, the Hyeku Y metadata identifies its screen as OLED. The vendor description says the Y3 and Y5 versions display the remaining battery level.
The NJ98 is listed with a screen, but its screen type is not identified as OLED. The Hyeku Y is specifically listed with an OLED screen.
The Keydous NJ98 has an 8000mAh battery. The Hyeku Y has a 5000mAh battery.
Both keyboards list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, as well as wired and wireless operation. Both also list USB-C.
Yes, both keyboards list hot-swap support. The Hyeku Y vendor description specifically calls its design full-key hot-swappable.
The NJ98 is listed with a DIY kit or barebones option and knob support. The Hyeku Y vendor description also specifies full-key hot-swap support and custom macro programming.
The Hyeku Y lists tactile, linear, clicky, and silent switch types. The NJ98 lists clicky and linear switches.
The Hyeku Y lists a plastic case and plastic plate with PBT keycaps. The NJ98 lists steel, brass, or aluminum options for its case and plate, and PBT keycaps.
The NJ98 is a 98% layout with a numpad, but its compact arrangement does not include the gaps of a full-size board. Choose the Hyeku Y if you prefer its listed 100% layout.
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