Keydous NJ80 AP vs NJ80 Pro
Choose the NJ80 AP for Bluetooth and its gasket-mount design, or the NJ80 Pro for its aluminum case, display screen and wired USB hub.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keydous NJ80 AP
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $150.
- Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity are listed alongside wired connectivity.
- Gasket mount, with vendor-described poron foam between the PCB and plate.
- The 80% layout includes clicky, tactile and linear switch options.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keydous NJ80 Pro
Battery
Build quality in the bottom 15% of 75% boards at any price.
- The aluminum case is CNC-machined, according to the vendor description.
- The display screen supports user-defined images and GIFs, according to the vendor.
- A wired hub interface can accommodate receivers and USB drives, according to the vendor.
- No numpad.
Choose the NJ80 AP if Bluetooth, gasket mounting, an 80% layout or multiple listed plate materials matter most. Pick the NJ80 Pro if you want an aluminum case, screen, wired hub and SNAP Rapid Stop. The Pro is also the more feature-focused option for display customization, while the AP offers a broader set of listed switch types and connectivity.
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.
Keydous NJ80 AP
Keydous NJ80 Pro
Layout size
80%
75%
Connection
2.4 GHz, Wired, Bluetooth
Wired, Wireless
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
4,800 mAh
5,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Plastic, Steel
Aluminum
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear
- Keydous NJ80 AP
- Keydous NJ80 Pro
- Performance
- 6468
- Build quality
- 6649
- Productivity
- 9168
- Customizability
- 7573
- Portability
- 7780
- Hot-swappable
- Knob
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The NJ80 AP has an edge for office and programming setups that value Bluetooth, a fuller 80% layout or additional listed switch types. The NJ80 Pro stands out for gaming features and content-creation controls, especially its SNAP Rapid Stop function, display and wired hub. Travel is a close call: the AP weighs less, while the Pro has the smaller listed layout and dimensions. For modding, the AP offers more listed plate materials, though both are hot-swappable.
Pick the Keydous NJ80 Pro
- The NJ80 Pro vendor description lists SNAP Rapid Stop, which prioritizes the latest input from two selected keys.
- Both models list N-key rollover and hot-swappable switches.
Keydous NJ80 AP vs NJ80 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 24 specs differ
Keydous NJ80 AP
Keydous NJ80 Pro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB passthrough
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Keydous NJ80 AP vs NJ80 Pro: your questions
The NJ80 AP lists Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz connectivity and a gasket mount. The NJ80 Pro has an aluminum case, display screen and a vendor-described hub interface for wired mode.
Yes, Bluetooth is listed as a connectivity option for the NJ80 AP, along with 2.4 GHz and wired connections. Bluetooth is not listed for the NJ80 Pro.
Bluetooth is not among the NJ80 Pro's listed connectivity options, which are wired and wireless. The NJ80 AP explicitly lists Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz.
The NJ80 AP is listed as an 80% keyboard, while the NJ80 Pro is listed as 75%. Both use an ANSI layout.
The NJ80 Pro has a display screen, and its vendor says users can set images and GIFs. The NJ80 AP is listed without a screen.
The NJ80 Pro vendor describes a hub interface available in wired mode, with room for receivers and USB drives. USB pass-through is also listed as an extra feature.
Both models list hot-swappable switches. The NJ80 Pro vendor says its PCB supports mixing three-pin and five-pin switches.
The NJ80 AP lists clicky, tactile and linear switch types. The NJ80 Pro lists clicky and linear switches.
The NJ80 AP lists a plastic and steel case, with steel, brass and aluminum plate options. The NJ80 Pro lists an aluminum case and an FR4 plate.
The NJ80 AP is listed at 1200 g, while the NJ80 Pro is listed at 1400 g. The AP is lighter by the listed weights.
The NJ80 Pro vendor describes SNAP Rapid Stop as prioritizing the latest input from two selected keys. The vendor gives an example of tapping a reverse key while moving in a game.
Mac/Windows support is listed for both keyboards. The NJ80 Pro vendor also lists wired system support for Windows, Linux and Mac OS, and wireless support for Windows, iOS, Mac OS and Android.
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