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Compact 96% mechanical keyboard in Eclipse Black finish with white backlighting, 98 keys and red switches

LTC

LTC NB981 Nimbleback 98-Key 96% Mechanical Keyboard Red Switch Eclipse Black

SKU CH-66EH-YJQ7R

A 98-key 96% layout keeps the number pad and arrow keys while saving space over a 104-key board, with hot-swappable Red switches, white backlighting and a detachable Type-C cable

  • Layout96%
  • Key SwitchRed Switch
  • Hot-swappable PCB lets you change MX-style switches freely
  • 96% layout keeps number pad and arrows in 98 keys
  • Detachable Type-C cable with three-way routing grooves
  • 20 dynamic white backlight modes with 5 brightness and speed levels
  • Software supports key remapping, macros and lighting on Windows and macOS

Compact 96% Layout

The LTC NB981 Nimbleback is a 98-key wired mechanical keyboard with a 96% layout that keeps the number pad and dedicated arrow keys while using 20% less desk space than a traditional 104-key board. It suits gamers and typists who want full functionality in a smaller footprint.

Hot-Swappable PCB and Cable Routing

A hot-swappable PCB accepts both 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches from brands such as Gateron and Kailh, letting enthusiasts change switches without soldering. The detachable USB Type-C cable can be routed through three bottom-case grooves for a tidy desk.

Red Switch Feel and White Backlight

Linear Red switches deliver a smooth, quiet keystroke suited to fast gaming and long typing sessions. Twenty dynamic white backlight modes offer five brightness and speed levels, all customisable via LTC software on Windows 7, 8, 10 and macOS.

Highlights

  • Hot-swappable PCB lets you change MX-style switches freely
  • 96% layout keeps number pad and arrows in 98 keys
  • Detachable Type-C cable with three-way routing grooves
  • 20 dynamic white backlight modes with 5 brightness and speed levels
  • Software supports key remapping, macros and lighting on Windows and macOS

Specifications

Layout96%
Key SwitchRed Switch

Questions about this item

Does the detachable USB Type-C cable limit the keyboard's polling rate or data speed?

The wired Type-C connection provides high-speed, stable data transmission with no practical cap from the interface itself.

How much desk space does the 98-key 96% layout save compared to a standard 104-key board?

The compact layout retains the number pad and arrow keys while saving roughly 20 percent more space than a traditional 104-key keyboard.

What is the correct way to swap switches on the hot-swappable PCB without bending pins?

Align 3-pin or 5-pin MX-style switches straight over the sockets and press vertically; angling the switch during insertion is the step most people get wrong.

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