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Chilkey ND104 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Layout size:Full-sizeConnection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Chilkey ND104 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

80%

8.0

Technical score

20%

6.7

User score

â–²Better than 89% of keyboards
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

34%

8.7

Connectivity & Power

28%

5.6

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

9.0

Features

6%

6.9

Design

★Better than 98% of keyboards
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 16 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 94% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Chilkey ND104

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

34%

8.7

Connectivity & Power

28%

5.6

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

9.0

Features

6%

6.9

Design

8.0
User score
User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 16 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.7
Popularity
Popularity
3.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Popularity:
Chilkey ND104 has a popularity score of 3.6 points, which is lower than that of 71.7% of products in this category.
3.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

8.3
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear
Switch name
?
Actuation force
40 g
Min actuation distance
2 mm
Min actuation distance
2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 2 mm, which is longer than 66.5% of keyboards and equal to 33.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
Full-size
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
106
N. of keys
106
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 106 keys, which is more than 88.1% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
â–² Better than 57% of models
This keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 57.3% of keyboards and equal to 42.7% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
yes
Multi-device pairing
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This keyboard supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
5.4
Bluetooth version
5.4
★ Better than 100% of models
This keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.4, which is newer than 100% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
no
Mac compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This keyboard is not Mac compatible. 42.4% of keyboards work with Mac.
Battery life
?
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
Per-key RGB
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
106
RGB zones
106
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 106 RGB zones, which is more than 91.9% of keyboards and equal to 0.3% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
?
Backlight direction
south-facing
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Case material
aluminum
Plate material
FR4
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
Cherry
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
â–² Better than 25% of models
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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Chilkey ND104 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 0.5 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.5 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.5 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.5 mm vs 4 mm
  • 2x larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    8,000 mAh
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >5.9k mAh
    This keyboard has a larger battery than the average keyboard (8000 mAh vs 4000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4000 mAh.
    8,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 19 more keys
    N. of keys
    106
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (106 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    106 vs 87
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This keyboard has a built-in display, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards have a built-in display.
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 23 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    106
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (106 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    106 vs 83
  • 5.5% better value for money
    Chilkey ND104 has better value for money than the average keyboard (8.27 vs 7.8).
    8.27 vs 7.84
  • 19 more keys
    N. of keys
    106
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (106 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    106 vs 87
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    October 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 2x larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    8,000 mAh
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >5.9k mAh
    This keyboard has a larger battery than the average keyboard (8000 mAh vs 4000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4000 mAh.
    8,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 0.5 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.5 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.5 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.5 mm vs 4 mm
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This keyboard has a built-in display, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards have a built-in display.
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 23 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    106
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (106 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    106 vs 83
  • 2.28x higher weight
    Weight
    2,225 g
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (2225 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    2,225 g vs 978 g
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 2 ° higher typing angle
    Typing angle
    7 °
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (7 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    7 ° vs 5 °
  • 53.9% more expensive
    Chilkey ND104 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£200 vs £130).
    £200 vs £130
  • 19.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Chilkey ND104
    the average keyboard
    Chilkey ND104 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (6.69 vs 8.000).
    6.69 vs 8
  • 81.3 mm wider width
    Width
    437.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (437.6 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    437.6 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 68.7% less popular
    Chilkey ND104 is less popular than the average keyboard (3.65 vs 6.2).
    3.65 vs 6.15
  • 53.9% more expensive
    Chilkey ND104 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£200 vs £130).
    £200 vs £130
  • 19.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Chilkey ND104
    the average keyboard
    Chilkey ND104 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (6.69 vs 8.000).
    6.69 vs 8
  • 68.7% less popular
    Chilkey ND104 is less popular than the average keyboard (3.65 vs 6.2).
    3.65 vs 6.15
  • 2.28x higher weight
    Weight
    2,225 g
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (2225 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    2,225 g vs 978 g
  • 2 ° higher typing angle
    Typing angle
    7 °
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (7 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    7 ° vs 5 °
  • 81.3 mm wider width
    Width
    437.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (437.6 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    437.6 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm

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appleinsider.com
30/10/2025
Summary of the review
Chilkey ND104 review: Extremely solid construction for a mechanical keyboard
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31/10/2025
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lttlabs.com
09/12/2025
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igorslab.de
23/01/2026
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Chilkey ND104 review—full-size ISO-DE aluminum keyboard in pre-assembled design
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gadgetoid.com
07/11/2025
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mmorpg.com
18/10/2025
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igorslab.de
23/01/2026
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Chilkey ND104 Review – Full-sized ISO-DE aluminium keyboard in a pre-assembled version with a touch of luxury
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igorslab.de
23/01/2026
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Third-party reviews

Based on 16 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Chilkey ND104

  • Exceptional build quality with a heavy, durable CNC-milled aluminum chassis.
  • Unique built-in LCD screen with calculator, clock, and GIF support.
  • Excellent tri-mode connectivity (Wired, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth) with low latency.
  • Massive 8,000mAh battery providing long wireless life.
  • Satisfying 'thocky' sound and feel out of the box with pre-lubed WS Breeze switches.
  • Easy tool-less disassembly thanks to the ball-and-latch housing system.
  • Highly modular design with swappable components like the LCD/knob and navigation cluster.

What we don't like about Chilkey ND104

  • Web-based customization software is often described as 'half-baked' or buggy.
  • LCD screen and calculator can feel laggy or unresponsive at times.
  • The front edge is quite tall, making a wrist rest almost necessary for comfort.
  • Stock keycaps on some models have low contrast, making legends hard to read.
  • Lack of offline drivers for users with strict security or privacy needs.
  • Some units reported minor quality control issues with the double-shot molding on keycaps.
  • The software does not fully support certain browsers like Safari.

Verdict

The Chilkey ND104 is a premium full-size (104%) mechanical keyboard featuring a robust CNC 6063 aluminum chassis that weighs approximately 4.9 lbs, delivering a heavy, "endgame" build quality. It boasts tri-mode connectivity (USB-C, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0) powered by an 8000mAh battery, a 1000Hz polling rate, and an FR4 gold-immersion plate with a five-layer damping system for a deep, "thocky" acoustic profile. Its standout characteristics include a customizable LCD screen with calculator, clock, and weather functions, alongside a hot-swappable rotary knob and a quick-disassembly ball-catch structure. Main pros include its exceptional durability, satisfying stock WS Breeze or Silent linear switches, and high versatility with three different mounting styles (silica gel, elastic bar, and top mount). However, cons include a tall front edge that almost necessitates a wrist rest, occasional software/firmware glitches with the screen sync, and a slow charging time of up to 7+ hours.

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