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Jamesdonkey RS2 3.0 vs Niz X99

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Quick verdict

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Jamesdonkey RS2 3.0

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the top 40% of 96% boards under $200.

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Niz X99

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.

Jamesdonkey RS2 3.0

Niz X99

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Plastic

  • Display

    Yes

    None

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Weight

    1,140 g

    1,249 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Jamesdonkey RS2 3.0
  • Niz X99
Performance
50
40
Build quality
71
38
Productivity
57
49
Customizability
59
40
Portability
52
42

What they share

  • Layout size: 96%
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Jamesdonkey RS2 3.0 vs Niz X99 specs

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

8 of 17 specs differ

Jamesdonkey RS2 3.0

Niz X99

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
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Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
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Layout

Layout size

96%
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

Yes
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Battery

4,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,140 g
1,249 g

Dimensions

34 x 138 x 405 mm
25 x 135 x 380 mm

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2023
2023

Where to buy

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