Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0 vs Niz X99
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Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 40% of 96% boards under $100.
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Niz X99
Build quality in the bottom 5% of 96% 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.
Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0
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
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
1,150 g
1,249 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0
- Niz X99
- Performance
- 5840
- Build quality
- 7138
- Productivity
- 9349
- Customizability
- 8240
- Portability
- 5342
- Layout size: 96%
- Keycaps: PBT
Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0 vs Niz X99 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 21 specs differ
Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0
Niz X99
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
Mac & Windows
Released
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