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X108 Capacitive 35gf Programmable Keyboard

NIZ108-047

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Ends 30/06/2025*

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The new X108 2021 version:-

  • New 2021 switch

The x108 is a 108 key keyboard with a standard USA layout including an Fn key, a programming key and 3 multi-media keys, it connects via a detachable USB cable.

The x108 uses 35g Electro Capacitive switching similar to Topre switching but with the addition of being compatible with Cherry MX keycaps. Also included are 40+ additional 10g/20g springs that can be added under a keycap to increase the switch weight.

£179.00 £134.25 (£111.88 ex VAT) 

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X108 Capacitive 35gf Programmable Keyboard - NIZ108-047

The keycaps are black and dark PBT with turquoise legends, the function key works the same on most of the keys but can be programmed to perform different actions as the layout is programmable.

Included is a detachable USB C to standard USB A black braided cable, this plugs in under the keyboard, a wire keypuller, 4 Mac keys for Mac mode and some replacement stabilizers (Filco style).

*Offer expires at midnight on 30/06/2025 and is only valid while stocks last.

X108 Capacitive 35gf Programmable Keyboard - NIZ108-047

Part Number
NIZ108-047
Connection
USB
Cable length
1.5 Metre
Language Layout
USA
Number of keys/buttons
108
Switch Type
Capacitive
Length
440 mm
Depth
130 mm
Height
25 mm
Weight
1.4 kg
Compatible
PC & Mac
Gross Weight
1.8 kg

X108 Capacitive 35gf Programmable Keyboard - NIZ108-047

  Iain  06/06/2025
I came looking for Topre and left with Niz!

I've tried a fair few boards in my time. God knows how many appalling office and gaming boards from the usual suspects, but also some truly great boards (supplied by the Keyboard Company), over the course of more than a decade. I think I can count four Filco's, A Topre Realforce, and now, a Niz in that list.

To start with the conclusion, I absolutely love the Niz. The typing experience is significantly nicer than I remember the Topre being, and it has all the benefits of being a more studio-useful tool (reprogrammable, easily-swappable keycaps, fast speeds for gaming etc). The Niz is hands-down my favourite typing experience on any sort of board (that lovely, weird bubbling sound!), and it makes for a superb gaming keyboard too.

The currently reduced price seems to be pretty good, but I'd be less happy if I'd paid full price. This keyboard is heavy and sturdy, but it ain't no Filco (those things are MUCH heavier and sturdier). For example, on the Niz, LEDs bleed into each other slightly, and the transparent switch housing means that there's some additional light pollution showing under the adjacent keys. It's absolutely NOT a deal-breaker, but Filco have this sorted. Similarly, the Niz's extendable feet are definitely the worst feature of the board. For some strange reason, they're made from a transparent plastic. The material used seems sturdy enough, but it looks cheap, and when you push the board back to make room for a sheet of paper etc, the feet judder and chatter loudly. It's a surprisingly unpleasant experience! Again, it's NOT a deal-breaker, but Filco brilliantly solved this issue over a decade ago.

Other niggles include a missing rubber foot (I found it in the box and stuck it back on...), and a garbage reprograming app. Actually, that really is a bad feature of the board. The Niz can be reprogrammed extensively, but finding and then identifying the correct version of the app is genuinely tricky. Then you have to locate the manual, which seems to be available only as an MS Word document, with no alternative PDF version that I could find. It's a bad experience for the customer, and just comes across as minimal effort on the part of Niz.

Back onto the good stuff again... The double-shot keycaps are actually really nice. Much better than the standard ones supplied with a Filco. The board has an easily detachable USB-C cable, and this was a huge incentive for me when buying. I can now quickly swap between my PC and Mac. I'll take that over the pain of Bluetooth any day.

Overall then, the Niz is my top choice for a keyboard. I'd choose it over any of my previous board (despite the niggles I've note above). I've no idea about the long term reliability of Niz boards, but I have high hopes... because I like it so much!


  LeafY  09/08/2021
This is such a unique type of keyboard, suitable for long time typing, soft like cloud and have unique key sound. Unlike Topre, it also has same keycap types as cherry ones so I can change keycaps easily.

The only small downside would be the indicator light kind of leaked a little to the side but not bothering me.

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