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NZXT Function Elite Minitkl Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Layout size:TKLConnection type:USBSwitch type:hall effectPolling rate:8000 Hz

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

6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 58% of keyboards
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▼Worse than 61%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

34%

4.8

Connectivity & Power

28%

6.9

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.9

Features

6%

7.0

Design

▼Worse than 51%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £180
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Technical Specifications of keyboard NZXT Function Elite Minitkl

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

34%

4.8

Connectivity & Power

28%

6.9

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.9

Features

6%

7.0

Design

6.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
NZXT Function Elite Minitkl has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 82.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.7
Switch type
hall effect
Switch feel
linear
Switch name
?
Actuation force
30 g
Min actuation distance
0.6 mm
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 0.6 mm, which is shorter than 79.5% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
TKL
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
87
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 87 keys, which is more than 44.6% of keyboards and equal to 18% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB
This keyboard offers USB connectivity, which is less versatile than 57.6% of keyboards and equal to 42.5% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
Mac compatibility
no
This keyboard is not Mac compatible. 42.4% of keyboards work with Mac.
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
yes
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
126
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 126 RGB zones, which is more than 100% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
?
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
aluminum/plastic
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
OEM
Legend method
double-shot
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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NZXT Function Elite Minitkl vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 8x higher polling rate
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Rapid trigger support
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • Adjustable actuation
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • 1.1 mm shorter actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.6 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.6 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Dual actuation support
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • 43 more RGB zones
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (126 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    126 vs 83
  • 2 newer release date
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 2 newer release date
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 8x higher polling rate
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Rapid trigger support
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • 1.1 mm shorter actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.6 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.6 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Adjustable actuation
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Dual actuation support
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • 43 more RGB zones
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (126 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    126 vs 83
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 2 mm longer actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (4 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    4 mm vs 2 mm
  • 6.15x less popular
    NZXT Function Elite Minitkl is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 38.5% more expensive
    NZXT Function Elite Minitkl is more expensive than the average keyboard (£180 vs £130).
    £180 vs £130
  • 11.6% higher weight
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1,091 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,091 g vs 978 g
  • 6.15x less popular
    NZXT Function Elite Minitkl is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 38.5% more expensive
    NZXT Function Elite Minitkl is more expensive than the average keyboard (£180 vs £130).
    £180 vs £130
  • 11.6% higher weight
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1,091 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,091 g vs 978 g
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 2 mm longer actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (4 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    4 mm vs 2 mm

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28/01/2025
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about NZXT Function Elite Minitkl

  • High-performance Hall Effect magnetic switches with adjustable actuation (0.6mm to 4.0mm) and Rapid Trigger support.
  • Exceptional 8,000Hz polling rate for near-zero input latency in competitive gaming.
  • Premium build quality featuring a CNC aluminium top plate, gasket mount design, and sound-dampening foam for a 'thocky' acoustic profile.
  • Striking aesthetics with a unique 45-LED RGB perimeter strip and high-quality, double-shot PBT keycaps.
  • User-friendly NZXT CAM software for extensive per-key performance and lighting customization.
  • Stable and heavy design (approx. 1kg) with textured side grips and high-quality rubber feet.

What customers don't like about NZXT Function Elite Minitkl

  • Premium price point ($199.99/£169) which is high compared to similar Hall Effect competitors.
  • Strictly wired connection with no wireless (2.4GHz or Bluetooth) options.
  • Plastic bottom casing and reported 'hollow' feel in some units despite the metal top.
  • Limited sensitivity adjustments compared to some rivals, with a minimum actuation of 0.6mm (vs. 0.1mm on others).
  • Abrasive keycap texture that can become uncomfortable during extended gaming sessions.
  • Noticeable 'ping' or rattle on the spacebar reported by some reviewers.

Verdict

The NZXT Function Elite MiniTKL is a wired tenkeyless gaming keyboard built around Hall effect magnetic switches, an 8000Hz polling rate, and rapid-trigger support for highly responsive play. Local product data indicates a mechanical design with limited hot-swap support for compatible magnetic switches, per-key RGB lighting, PBT keycaps, a north-facing layout, and an aluminum/plastic chassis. Its main strengths are the fast competitive-focused input behavior, premium keycap material, and broad lighting customization in a compact TKL format. Its main drawbacks are the lack of wireless connectivity, no dedicated media keys, and no included wrist rest.

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