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EVGA Z15 vs NPET K20
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
EVGA Z15
NPET K20
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- Z15 (Black)
- K20 (Black)
Our Verdict
EVGA Z15
NPET K20
The EVGA Z15 is a much better gaming keyboard than the NPET K20. The EVGA has more features like macro-programmable keys, a wrist rest, dedicated software, and full RGB backlighting, while the NPET is limited to multi-colored backlighting. The EVGA is also hot-swappable, which the NPET isn't, so you can put whichever switches you prefer. Latency is also much lower on the EVGA.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
9.1
7.6
Configuration Software
Latency
10
6.7
Backlight Features
10
8.9
Pre-Travel
1.1 mm
1.9 mm
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.7" (4.2 cm)
Width
17.5" (44.5 cm)
17.2" (43.8 cm)
Depth
6.0" (15.2 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
8.8" (22.4 cm)
N/A
Weight
2.23 lbs (1.010 kg)
1.87 lbs (0.849 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
5°
Medium Incline
7°
N/A
Maximum Incline
10°
10.5°
Home Row Height
31.2 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
8.5
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
3-pin Cherry
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
10
8.9
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Color
Multi-color
Color Mixing
Multi-Color (No RGB)
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
No
Length
6.0 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Not Detachable
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Dedicated
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
Yes
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Kailh Speed Bronze
Huano Brown
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Clicky
Tactile
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Kailh Speed Bronze
Huano Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Clicky
Tactile
Operating Force
54 gf
56 gf
Actuation Force
54 gf
47 gf
Pre-Travel
1.1 mm
1.9 mm
Total Travel
3.7 mm
4.0 mm
Typing Quality
8.0
7.5
Typing Noise
4.3
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
55.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
Yes
Noise
Quiet
Latency
10
6.7
Latency Video
Latency Wired
0.9 ms
19.5 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
EVGA Unleash RGB
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
No
Profiles
6+
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Full
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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