• NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Barebone Kit - Keydous
  • NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Barebone Kit - Keydous
  • NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Barebone Kit - Keydous
  • NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Barebone Kit - Keydous
  • NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Barebone Kit - Keydous
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Keydous NJ98 V2 Barebone Kit

Keydous NJ98 V2 Barebone Kit

$99.99 USD
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Keydous NJ98 Custom keyboard provides smooth typing feel and deep customization options for keys, knob, screen and RGB backlit.Works for Windows, Mac , Android,IOS and Linux. Bluetooth+2.4ghz+cable connections for seamless usage among 5 devices.

What's new on NJ98 V2?

  • Powered by a high-capacity 8000mAh battery that fully charges in approximately 5.5 hours via fast charging （Keydous lab test result with 67w charger, standard charging takes approx. 12+ hours)

Note: not compatible with HE magnetic switch

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Magnetic Docking Screen

keydous nj98 keyboard black screen and knob

Customizable Screen

Cutomize the little screen with your favorite images,adding a little enjoyment to relax your mind amidst the heavy workload.

  • A maximum of 8 images(3 gif and 5 static) can be uploaded and interchanged.
  • Shows time, battery, connection, Caps lock and Numlock by default
  • Create your DIY content on the pixel drawing board on the driver.

Handy Calculator

Conveniently and swiftly perform a quick calculation on the screen. Streamline your workflow by instantly calculating on-screen, eliminating the necessity of searching for a calculator or utilizing the computer's calculator.

Features Of NJ98 keyboard

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PBT Keycap

showcase of brass plate version of NJ98 keyboard

Hot Swappable

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South-facing RGB

PBT Keycap

Chosen high concentration of PBT material delivers a delicate touch reminiscent of fine sand. It is long-lasting and less susceptible to oil and yellowing over extended usage. The sharp and vivid legends resist fading.

PBT Keycap

NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Keydous

Chosen high concentration of PBT material delivers a delicate touch reminiscent of fine sand. It is long-lasting and less susceptible to oil and yellowing over extended usage. The sharp and vivid legends resist fading.

Hot Swappable

Enables convenient switch swapping to customize typing feel without the need for soldering. Compatible with popular 3 & 5 pin switch variants on the market.

Hot Swappable

showcase of brass plate version of NJ98 keyboard

Enables convenient switch swapping to customize typing feel without the need for soldering. Compatible with popular 3 & 5 pin switch variants on the market.

South-facing RGB

Enhance enjoyment with the 16 types pre-set or customized static/dynamic light effects. Adjust brightness and speed to suit your preferences.

South-facing RGB

NJ98 keyboard side lit keycap taro ice cream switch

Enhance enjoyment with the 16 types pre-set or customized static/dynamic light effects. Adjust brightness and speed to suit your preferences.

Multi-Mode Connectivity

Supports Bluetooth, 2.4ghz and cable mode. Bluetooth can be paired to up to 3 different device. Switch the modes seamlessly with key combo.

Aluminum Alloy Knob

Soft tactile feeling when turning, turn left/right to +/- the device volume, press to mute the sound. Can be remapped to keys or other functions. Can be replaced to other knob type.

MAC Layout

Easily switch to MAC mode for a layout tailored specifically for Mac users. MAC keycap provided.(Besides Blue/black samurai color themes)

3 Layer Foams

High quality PORON PCB and bottom foams + IXPE switch foam. Reduce the typing noise in further.

Dynamic FN Key

The FN key can be remapped to any key for using the FN combo in your preference.

Community

The light effects and images can be shared to the driver community,as well as import light effects and images shared by other users directly to keyboard.

Switch Specification

  • BOX Taro Ice Cream（Linear）

    Light resistance with faster reaction.Brighter RGB with the LED pipe by converging the light.Suit for gaming and office.

    • Pre-lubed: yes
    • Operating Force: 37±10gf
    • Pre-travel: 1.3±0.4mm
    • Total Distance: 3.5±0.3mm
    • Sound Level: low
    • Material: Full POM

  • Kailh Mix 5-Red（Linear）

    Similar to the red axis, sound like pebble sounds

    • Pre-lubed: yes
    • Operating Force: 45±10gf
    • Pre-travel: 1.6±0.4mm
    • Total distance: 3.6±0.4mm
    • Sound Level: low

  • BOX Deep Sea - Islet（Silent Linear）

    Mute typing sound less than 35db.

    • Pre-lubed: yes
    • Operation Force: 37±10gf
    • Pre-travel: 1.8±0.4mm
    • Total travel: 3.6±0.4mm
    • Sound Level: silent

  • Cyan Wind (Linear)

    Moderate tactility and actuation force, with a sound similar to mahjong tiles, concentrated and crisp.
    Type: Linear

    Pre-lubed: yes

    Operating Force: 45±5gf

    Pre-travel: 2±0.5mm

    Total Travel: 4.0±0.3mm

    Sound Level:crisp but not harsh

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Steel Plate VS Brass Plate

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Steel Plate

  • Sound Profile: Louder, brighter, and crisper (clackier)
  • Typing feel: Stiff with snappy, energetic bottom-out

Go with Steel if:

  • You prefer a crisper, brighter, and louder typing sound (classic clack).
  • You want a highly responsive, stiff typing platform with sharp tactile feedback.
  • You are on a budget and want to keep costs down.
  • Your desk setup favors a silver aesthetic.

Brass Plate

  • Sound Profile:Deeper, warmer, and more rounded (thockier)
  • Typing feel: Rigid but dense; solid and premium bottom-out

Go with Brass if:

  • You are chasing a deeper, bassier, and more muted sound profile.
  • You want your keyboard to feel physically heavier and more premium on your desk.
  • You love the premium look of the gold plate peeking through your keycaps.
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Multi-functional Driver

More customizable options

  • Easy setup of keybindings / marcos and RGB
  • Download or share the keybindings or light effects
  • Supports MAC and Windows system
  • Onboard memory to run the saved settings in any computer
  • Bluetooth(windows version only), 2,4ghz and cable connections to driver.

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Pale Green

Black Samurai

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Start Dream

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Pink & white

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White

Dark

  • OEM Profile
  • Double-shot PBT keycap
  • Side printed shine through keycap
  • MAC keycap provided

Dark

NJ98 - CP V3 HE Rapid Trigger Gaming Keyboard - Keydous
  • OEM Profile
  • Double-shot PBT keycap
  • Side printed shine through keycap
  • MAC keycap provided

Pale Green

  • Cherry Profile
  • Dye-sub PBT Keycap
  • MAC keycap provided

Pale Green

NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Keydous
  • Cherry Profile
  • Dye-sub PBT Keycap
  • MAC keycap provided

Black Samurai

  • Cherry profile
  • No MAC keycap
  • Extra several tea-colored transparent keycaps

Black Samurai

  • Cherry profile
  • No MAC keycap
  • Extra several tea-colored transparent keycaps

Start Dream

  • Cherry profile
  • Dye-sub PBT+PC Keycaps
  • MAC keycap provided
  • Extra several Blue-colored transparent keycaps

Start Dream

NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Keydous
  • Cherry profile
  • Dye-sub PBT+PC Keycaps
  • MAC keycap provided
  • Extra several Blue-colored transparent keycaps

Pink & white

  • Dye-sub PBT keycap
  • Cherry profile
  • MAC keycap provided

Pink & white

NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Keydous
  • Dye-sub PBT keycap
  • Cherry profile
  • MAC keycap provided

White

  • Dye-sub PBT keycap
  • Cherry profile
  • MAC keycap provided
  • Extra keycap for white ESC+Enter+spacebar keycap

White

NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Keydous
  • Dye-sub PBT keycap
  • Cherry profile
  • MAC keycap provided
  • Extra keycap for white ESC+Enter+spacebar keycap

NJ98 Specifications

Compatiable System:

  • Wired Mode: Windows 2000/xp/vista/7 and above, MAC OS and Linux
  • Wireless Mode:Win 7/IOS 7/MAC OS 10.10/Android 4.4 and above

Demension: 403*138*40mm

Net Weight:1.4KG

Battery: 8000mAh Li-battery

Polling Rate

  • Bluetooth mode:125Hz
  • 2.4ghz/wired mode: 1000Hz

RGB&screen always on: 29 hours

Power Saving Mode(RGB&screen off): 800 hours

Note: lab test result. The actual lasting time may be vary from the actual using situation.

  • USB cable operating voltage: DC 5V
  • USB cable operating current: 30-300mA(without charging)
  • NJ98 Keyboard *1
  • Switch & keycap puller *1
  • USB type-c Cable *1
  • Dust cover *1
  • 2.4Ghz Dongle *1

Customers praised this 98-key barebone kit for its solid build quality, hot-swap PCB, and triple-mode connectivity (wired, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz). The customizable RGB and compact layout with numpad were highlights. Some noted the case feels light for a plastic board and stock sound is dull, requiring mods. Delivery times were a concern for several shoppers.

  • 5 stars: 5 (71%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (14%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (14%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Ale (Italy)
ISO Italy Layout / Brass / Solid Black
NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Barebone Kit

🧩 NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard – Barebone Kit
Verdict: A solid, modern foundation with boutique ambitions.

⚙️ Build Quality & Materials
Straight out of the box, the NJ98 makes a strong first impression. The chassis feels solid and well-crafted, with a satisfying weight that screams quality. No cheap plastic sounds, no flex, no nonsense – this board is built to last.
The 98-key layout is a dream for anyone who wants a numpad without the bulk of a full-size board. It hits that sweet spot between compact form and full functionality.

🔧 Customization & Barebone Experience
As a barebone kit, the NJ98 gives you a blank canvas to create your ideal keyboard. Want buttery-smooth lubed linears? Or snappy clickies to wake the dead? It’s all up to you.
The hot-swap PCB (5-pin compatible) makes switch installation quick and solder-free. Just pop them in and go. The board supports a wide range of key switches, so you're not locked into any brand or type.

The PCB is well-engineered, offering solid stability even during aggressive typing or testing sessions. This isn’t just a shell – it’s a well-designed machine ready for serious use.

🔌 Connectivity
The NJ98 doesn’t stop at build quality – it’s got triple-mode connectivity:

Wired (USB-C) for zero latency

Bluetooth 5.0 for flexibility

2.4GHz wireless for performance without cables

Switching between devices is seamless, and battery life is more than respectable for a board of this class.

🎨 Design & Aesthetic Potential
Visually, it’s clean and modern – not flashy, but confident. It’s the kind of board that looks just as good with clean white keycaps as it does with wild custom artisan sets. The south-facing RGB is bright and customizable, ready to match any vibe you throw at it.

💭 Final Thoughts
The NJ98 is a sleeper hit in the custom keyboard world. It doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, but what it does, it does damn well. If you're looking for a reliable, flexible, and beautiful starting point for your custom build, this is it.

It’s not just a keyboard – it’s a commitment to quality and self-expression.
Whether you're building your endgame or just getting started, the NJ98 has your back.

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Kate Chu (United States)

NJ98 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Barebone Kit

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Max (France)
ISO French Layout / Brass / Solid Black
Very good product

I bought the nj98 barbone and it is very good.
The key are nicely spaced, the materials are strong and the little screen is very nice.
The keyboard is heavy.
The firmware is good although it is a little bit difficult to switch it in English.

I think it's worth buying if you search a 98 barbone

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Nella Marquez (United States)
Nice but Lacking

Nice Keyboard but was expecting the quality of the case to be higher. It’s so light and kind of dull sounding for a plastic board. Wish it had more to it as a stock barebones but i will have to mod to improve the sound

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Halleluyah Eluobaju (United States)
ANSI Layout / Brass / Solid Black
Amazing key easy to mod

Add a couple layers of electrical tape and you the best sounding board ever. got mine after 9 days paid for better shipping

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Jamel Burrus (United States)
ANSI Layout / Steel / Solid Black
Too long for delivery

Excited to get the board but it took extremely too long for it to go through the process. Maybe offer where we can get expedited shipping

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Sophia Muniz (United States)
ANSI Layout / Steel / White
Haven’t received it ywt

It’s been over three weeks and I haven’t gotten the item yet