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# Barebones RGB Keyboards
Keydous' NJ80 Smoke is Fully Customizable with its Barebones Design

By Colin Smith | Published 2022-11-09 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keydous-nj80-smoke
References: [drop](https://drop.com/buy/keydous-nj80-smoke-barebones-bluetooth-rgb-hot-swappable-keyboard?utm_placement=2&referer=UAG85L&mode=guest_open&utm_campaign=Automated%20Daily%20Promotional%202022-11-07&utm_source=SparkPost&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Daily%20Promotional&utm_content=1667809460726.702923709624090723488841)

![Barebones RGB Keyboards](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/492/keydous-nj80-smoke.jpeg)

The Keydous NJ80 Smoke [barebones wireless RGB keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k8-qmk-v2-tkl) is available for preorder now from Drop's online store. This keyboard is sold with a barebones frame, meaning customers must supply their own keycaps and switches in order to use the board. The NJ80's frame features a [smoky, bronzed colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-signature-series-cappuccino) with a design that incorporates a knob in the top right-hand side, and an optional USB-C plug on the back-left, which can be used for charging or for a direct connection.

The backplate of the NJ80 Smoke is made out of brass, which results in a solid, sturdy feel that enhances the satisfying click of mechanical switches. Keydous includes a customization tool that removes switches and keycaps quickly and conveniently, meaning the keyboard can be [hot-swapped and customized](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makr-keyboard-kits) in a matter of minutes.

Image Credit: Keydous, Drop

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 46% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 13%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Barebones Keyboards:** Businesses can explore a consumer market that values customization and personalization with barebones keyboard frames.
- **RGB Lighting:** Investing in RGB lighting capabilities could be an innovative move that caters to a market of PC builders who value aesthetics just as much as function.
- **Hot-swappable Technology:** Businesses can take advantage of the growing popularity of hot-swappable technology by implementing it in their products to create a unique selling point for customers that values convenience.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **PC Hardware:** Manufacturers in the PC hardware industry can utilize barebones keyboards like the NJ80 to tap into the growing interest in personalized computer setups.
- **Gaming:** Gaming industries can incorporate hot-swappable technology into their products to help bridge the gap between functionality and personalization.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can invest in building devices with customizable parts, like barebones keyboards, to increase customer excitement and engagement with the brand.

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