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Azio KB512 vs Keydous NJ80 CP V2 HE

Get the Azio KB512 for hot-swappable. Get the Keydous NJ80 CP V2 HE for hall effect and rapid trigger.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Azio KB512

Hot-swappable

Get the

Keydous NJ80 CP V2 HE

Hall effect

Build quality in the bottom 5% of 80% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
  • South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.

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.

Azio KB512

Keydous NJ80 CP V2 HE

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    No

    Yes

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Rapid trigger

    No

    Yes

    Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Azio KB512
  • Keydous NJ80 CP V2 HE
Performance
60
78
Build quality
55
42
Productivity
59
50
Customizability
76
50
Portability
53
64
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Full specs

Azio KB512 vs Keydous NJ80 CP V2 HE specs

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

9 of 20 specs differ

Azio KB512

Keydous NJ80 CP V2 HE

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Magnetic

Hall effect (magnetic)

No
Yes

Rapid trigger

No
Yes

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

—
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

—
4,800 mAh

Build & materials

Case material

—
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Aluminum

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

500 g
—

Dimensions

28 x 188 x 467 mm
—

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2023
2024

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