NZXT Function 2 Keyboard Review

NZXT released the original Function keyboard back in 2022 and are now updating their range with the release of the Function 2. This new model adds additional sound dampening material, 8000Hz polling rate and adjustable actuation among a slew of other improvements. On paper, the Function 2 is better in every way – but does this spec bump equate to a better real world experience?

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:41 The two sizes / keycaps
01:40 Adjustable actuation / other details
02:11 Pricing
02:49 Appearance / Design / Wrist rest
04:40 Lighting / Cases
05:39 Three extra buttons, a problem
06:02 Mats thoughts so far
06:39 Build quality and other concerns
08:36 Switches, stabilisers, keycaps and internals
10:02 Sound test
11:39 Does it sound good to you?
12:07 Real world experience
12:47 The 8000Hz polling rate debate
13:26 CAM Software
15:12 Are they worth buying?
16:44 NZXT sent us second samples after our problems

Specifications:

• DIMENSIONS
  • MiniTKL – 338.5 x 123.4 x 40.3 mm
  • Fullsize – 442 x127.8 x 40.3 mm
• WEIGHT
  • MiniTKL – 718g
  • Fullsize – 910g
• ONBOARD MEMORY – YES
• MEDIA KEYS – YES
• STANDARD BOTTOM ROW – YES
• WRIST REST
  • MiniTKL – NO
  • Fullsize – YES
• KEYCAPS – Double shot Shine-Through PBT
• POLLING RATE – Up to 8,000 Hz
• TOP MATERIAL – 5000 Series Aluminum
• N-KEY ROLLOVER – YES
• ANTI-GHOSTING – YES
• HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT – 2 Level
• LIGHTING – Per-Key RGB
• CONNECTIVITY – Wired (Detachable)
• CABLE TYPE – Braided USB-C to USB-A
• SYSTEM OS – Windows / Mac / Xbox / PlayStation

You can buy the NZXT Function 2 Keyboards directly from NZXT starting at £129.99 HERE.

Pros:

• Nice design.
• Minimal and subtle branding.
• Up to 8000Hz polling.

Cons:

• Glue applied to one of the internal cables, making disassembly very difficult.
• Awful overall build quality.
• Included switch puller damages paint when used on the white models.
• Aluminium top case is fragile.
• Poorly lubricated stabilisers.
• Poor quality keycaps.

KitGuru says: While the specs do make for an improved keyboard on paper, in reality there are too many flaws for us to recommend the Function 2.

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