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NZXT Function Review

Name: NZXT Function
Brand: Nzxt

August 16, 2023

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Meh

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Consumers

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The NZXT Function delighted testers with how easy it was to customize. They liked that they could hot switch its key switches and program its keys. They also appreciated its RGB backlighting but didn’t like that it had no wireless capabilities. They also complained that its software only works on a Windows platform.

NZXT Function Full-Size Gaming Keyboard – Gateron Red Mechanical Switches: Linear, Fast, and Quiet – Hot-Swappable – RGB Backlit – Aluminum Top Plate – Sound Dampening Foam – Wrist Rest – White

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Table of Contents

The Snapshot
What Is Not On the Box
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Learn More About Gaming Keyboard

The Snapshot

our Verdict

The NZXT Function had critics praise it for how customizable it is. Expert testers from Rtings were pleased to find out that they could choose from a variety of up to five key switches and also liked that they were hot-swappable. As they found out during testing, the keyboard shipped with the tools to do this, including a keycap puller and a switch puller – tools you won’t get with the NPET K20, a gaming keyboard we’ve also covered in our NPEK K20 review. Its typing noise was also low with the linear Gatreon Red switches, and its build quality was also…

As they found out during testing, the keyboard shipped with the tools to do this, including a keycap puller and a switch puller – tools you won’t get with the NPET K20, a gaming keyboard we’ve also covered in our NPEK K20 review.

Its typing noise was also low with the linear Gatreon Red switches, and its build quality was also seen as quite good. Product testers from IGN were also impressed with how easy it was to reprogram its keys and RGB lighting sequence, as they could do this through the keyboard’s NZXT CAM software.

However, as discussed in our NuphyAir 75 review, its companion software only works on a Windows platform. This was disappointing to testers, and they also did not appreciate its lack of wireless functionality.

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Reasons to Buy

RGB backlighting
Great ergonomics
Macro Programmable keys
Low latency
Hot swappable keys

Reasons to Avoid

Software only works on windows
No wireless capabilities

Specifications

Battery Life
na
Customizable Lighting
Yes
Foldable
No
Form Factor
Full size
Key Switch Behavior
Linear
Keyboard Technology
Mechanical
Max Wireless Range
na
Palm Rest
na
Spill Resistant
na
Touchpad
na
Wireless
na
Wireless Connectivity
na

What Is Not On the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

The NZXT Function is a mid-tier mechanical gaming keyboard that was first announced in early 2022. The wired keyboard has RGB backlighting for dark conditions, and it also has a slight edge over some of the best keyboards on the market because it ships with a wrist rest. This and its adjustable incline makes it an excellent pick for anyone who prioritizes good ergonomics.

The keyboard measures 17.5 by 5 inches. As far as gaming responsiveness is concerned, the NZXT has a latency of 6.9ms, which is not as far off from what highly rated gaming keyboards such as the Razer BlackWidow V3 or even the Razer BlackWidow Lite have to offer (check them out in our Razer BlackWidow V3 review and our Razer Blackwidow Lite review).

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Product Comparison

	NZXT Function Review	Ducky One 3 Review	GLORIOUS GMMK PRO Review Draft
True Score	65	66
Market Context	–	The NZXT Function ships with a wrist rest while the Ducky One 3 does not. The NZXT Function also has ABS keycaps, while the Ducky One 3 has PBT keycaps. The RGB lighting on the NZXT is programmable while that of the Ducky One 3 is not, but in contrast, the Ducky One 3 has a lower latency of 4.5ms compared to the NZXT Function, which has a latency of 6.9ms. Read more ↓	The NZXT Function is a full-size keyboard, while the GLORIUS GMMK PRO is a compact keyboard, and the NZXT Function ships with a wrist rest while the GMMK PRO does not. However, the keycaps on the GMMK PRO are made of PBT plastic, while those on the NZXT Function are made of ABS plastic. Lastly, the NZXT Function offers better ergonomics than the GMMK PRO because of its incline adjustability. Read more ↓	The NZXT Function Mechanical Keyboard is a full-size keyboard, while the NZXT Function TKL is a TenKeyLess keyboard. Both keyboards offer the same features, but their fundamental difference is size. The NZXT Function is 17.5 by 5 inches, while the NZXT TKL is smaller and measures 14.2 by 5 inches. Also, the NZXT Function ships with a wrist rest, while the NZXT Function TKL does not. Read more ↓
Keyboard Technology	Mechanical	Mechanical	–
Key Switch Behavior	Linear	Linear	–
Touchpad	No	No	–
Customizable Lighting	Yes	Full RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys	–
Palm Rest	No	No	–
Dig Deeper	–	Read Review →	Read Review →

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Score Card

Expert Score

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

Customer Score

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

Any product with a True Score above 60 is a Meh

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

A
Trust Score
56
The NZXT Function keyboard is an excellent keyboard for gaming use. It feels well built… read more
F
Trust Score
80
NZXT is attempting to bring hot-swappable switches to the masses with the Function keyboard. It’s… read more
F
Trust Score
80
Stylish design. Customizable without being overwhelming. Left-side volume wheel. Includes key/switch removal tools. Brightness and… read more