Keydous NJ87 Pro vs WOBKEY Rainy75

The WOBKEY Rainy75 has a clear advantage with explicit support for both VIA and QMK firmware. These are open-source, widely supported tools for deep key remapping and macro programming. The Keydous NJ87 Pro's vendor description mentions 'Cloud Sharing Driver Software' and a programmable Fn key, but does not specify VIA or QMK compatibility.

The Keydous NJ87 Pro uses an 80% (87-key) TKL layout, while the WOBKEY Rainy75 uses a 75% (81-key) layout. The Rainy75 has a specified width of 320mm. The NJ87 Pro's exact dimensions are not provided, but 80% keyboards are typically wider than 75% boards due to the inclusion of a navigation cluster with dedicated Insert, Delete, etc., keys.

Yes, both keyboards feature hot-swappable sockets, allowing you to change switches without soldering. The NJ87 Pro's vendor description states its sockets support both 3-pin and 5-pin switches. The Rainy75's listing confirms hot-swap capability but does not specify pin compatibility.

The Keydous NJ87 Pro has a larger 4800mAh battery compared to the Rainy75's 3500mAh battery. The NJ87 Pro's vendor claims up to 192 hours with RGB off. The Rainy75's vendor does not provide estimated battery life, but the smaller capacity suggests shorter wireless runtime between charges.

Yes, both the Keydous NJ87 Pro and the WOBKEY Rainy75 list Mac support in their extra features. They also support Windows, and the NJ87 Pro's vendor description adds support for Android and iOS devices.

Both keyboards include sound dampening features. The Rainy75 lists several specific layers: poron, EPMD, PET foam, and a PET insulation sheet. The NJ87 Pro's vendor describes a three-layer design with sandwich cotton, IXPE undershaft padding, and bottom-filling cotton. The Rainy75's flex cut PCB may also contribute to a softer, potentially quieter sound profile.

According to their metadata, the Keydous NJ87 Pro is listed as a 'Diy Kit/Barebones' option, meaning it can likely be purchased without switches and keycaps. The WOBKEY Rainy75 is listed as 'Pre-Built' and does not have a barebones option mentioned.

The Keydous NJ87 Pro offers a choice between tactile and linear switch types. The WOBKEY Rainy75 comes with HMX Violet linear switches, as per its vendor description, and its metadata lists only linear as an available switch type.

Yes, both keyboards feature RGB backlighting. The NJ87 Pro has per-key RGB and a side RGB light strip. The Rainy75 has A-RGB backlighting with south-facing LEDs, which are better for compatibility with Cherry-profile keycaps.

The WOBKEY Rainy75 has a specified weight of 1800g (approximately 4 lbs). The weight for the Keydous NJ87 Pro is not provided in the metadata or vendor description, so a direct comparison cannot be made.

Both keyboards come with PBT keycaps, which are more resistant to shine and wear than ABS plastic. The NJ87 Pro's vendor mentions 'dual-tone injection-molded' and 'side-engraved' PBT keycaps. The Rainy75's vendor specifies 'Double Shot PBT' keycaps, a process that typically yields durable legends.