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Compare Keydous NJ80 AP vs NJ80 Pro Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers choosing between two pre-built Keydous keyboards with hot-swappable switches, PBT keycaps and a knob. The NJ80 AP combines an 80% layout, gasket mount and Bluetooth, while the NJ80 Pro has a 75% layout, aluminum case and display screen. The Pro also adds a USB hub in wired mode, while the AP offers more listed connectivity options, including Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz. The decision comes down to which set of features fits your setup, since neither model covers every advantage of the other.

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Keydous NJ80-AP Three Mode Purple Mechanical Keyboard
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Keydous NJ80 Pro Display Screen with Knob Aluminium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard

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  • Released in 2022
  • Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Includes a No display
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Bluetooth connectivity
  • Equipped with a 4800 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1200 g
  • Sized at 40 x 350 x 130 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, Steel case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Clicky, Linear switch options
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Includes a Yes display
  • Offers a USB passthrough port
  • Supports Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 5000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1400 g
  • Sized at 27 x 140 x 325 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 64.2
  • Build Quality: 66.8
  • Productivity: 91.1
  • Customizability: 75.4
  • Portability: 76.7
Scores
  • Performance: 67.6
  • Build Quality: 49.7
  • Productivity: 68
  • Customizability: 73.2
  • Portability: 80.4
Name
Keydous NJ80 AP
Name
Keydous NJ80 Pro
Release year
2022
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear
Switch Options
Clicky, Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Bluetooth
Connection
Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4800 mAh
Battery capacity
5000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
-
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
Rgb, White
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic, Steel
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
40 x 350 x 130 mm
Dimensions
27 x 140 x 325 mm
Weight
1200g
Weight
1400g
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Pros and Trade-offs

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.

Keydous NJ80 AP

  • +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.
  • +Steel, brass and aluminum plate options are listed.
  • +The listed 4800mAh battery is paired with 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth options.

  • −It has no display screen.
  • −The case is listed as plastic and steel, rather than aluminum.
  • −The vendor description does not list the NJ80 Pro's SNAP Rapid Stop feature or wired hub.

Keydous NJ80 Pro

  • +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.
  • +The FR4 plate and hot-swappable PCB support three-pin and five-pin switches, according to the vendor.
  • +The vendor lists SNAP Rapid Stop for prioritizing input from two selected keys.

  • −Bluetooth is not listed among its connectivity options.
  • −The layout is 75%, smaller than the AP's 80% layout.
  • −It weighs 1400 g, compared with the AP's listed 1200 g.
  • −Tactile switches are not among the listed switch types.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

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.

GamingKeydous 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.
OfficeKeydous NJ80 AP
  • •The NJ80 AP lists Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, while the Pro lists wired and wireless connectivity.
  • •The AP has a gasket mount and vendor-described poron foam between the PCB and plate.
  • •Its listed sound-dampening feature may suit buyers looking to reduce keyboard noise.
ProgrammingKeydous NJ80 AP
  • •The AP has an 80% layout, compared with the Pro's 75% layout.
  • •The AP lists clicky, tactile and linear switch options, while the Pro lists clicky and linear.
  • •Both list Mac/Windows support and N-key rollover.
TravelTie
  • •The AP is listed at 1200 g, lighter than the Pro at 1400 g.
  • •The Pro's listed dimensions are 325 × 140 × 27 mm, compared with the AP's 40 × 350 × 130 mm.
  • •The AP lists Bluetooth, while the Pro has the smaller listed layout at 75%.
ModdingKeydous NJ80 AP
  • •The AP lists steel, brass and aluminum plate options, while the Pro lists an FR4 plate.
  • •The AP offers clicky, tactile and linear switch options; the Pro lists clicky and linear.
  • •Both models are hot-swappable, and the Pro vendor says its PCB accepts three-pin and five-pin switches.
Content CreationKeydous NJ80 Pro
  • •The Pro has a display screen that the vendor says supports user-defined images and GIFs.
  • •Its USB pass-through and vendor-described hub interface add wired connections for receivers and USB drives.
  • •The Pro's pressable metal roller and knob add physical controls.

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