Brand | FILCO |
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Item model number | FKBN87M/EFB2 |
Hardware Platform | Laptop |
Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 14.06 x 5.39 x 1.46 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.06 x 5.39 x 1.46 inches |
Color | Cherry MX Brown |
Computer Memory Type | SODIMM |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Manufacturer | Filco |
ASIN | B004ZJPSGI |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 12, 2010 |
FILCO Majestouch Ninja TKL (Cherry MX Brown) Keyboard
Brand | FILCO |
Compatible Devices | keyboard |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Keyboard Description | USB |
Recommended Uses For Product | Office, Gaming |
Special Feature | Backlit |
Color | Cherry MX Brown |
Number of Keys | 87 |
Style | Modern |
Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
About this item
- Switch type: Cherry MX Brown
- Keycaps: Black Pad Printed ABS
- LED Backlighting: none
- Size: Tenkeyless
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Ergonomic | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
For gaming | 4.6 | — | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
Quality of material | 4.7 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | — |
Brightness | — | — | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | — |
Battery life | — | — | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | — |
Sold By | — | Pirula | Amazon.com | Olive Branch Enterprises | Keychron 2020 | Keychron |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | Bluetooth | USB | wireless, wired | wired |
number of keys | 87 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 99 | 87 |
hardware interface | usb | usb | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | usb |
compatible devices | keyboard | — | Laptop, PC | PC | Laptop, Smartphone | Gaming Console |
keyboard description | USB | Mechanical | Membrane | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
operating system | — | — | Windows, Mac OS | Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS 10.15, iOS 14, iPadOS 14, Linux, Chrome OS, Android 8.0 | macOS/Windows/ | Windows/Android/Mac/iOS |
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Filco Majestouch Ninja TKL (Cherry MX Brown) Keyboard
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Customers like the quality, build quality, comfort, and appearance of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's a real joy to type, the keys are very responsive, and the build quality is solid. Some appreciate the tactile feel and linear feel of the keys. That said, some are happy with weight, value, and compactness. Opinions are mixed on sound quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the keyboard. They mention that it has a superior typing experience, the keys are nice to press, and it turns typing into relaxing stuff. The keys are very responsive, and the keyboard has made both typing and gaming a heck lot easier.
"...Its just a pleasure to type on it...and that is a lot coming from me, as I have typed on just about everything, including the old time IBM keyboards..." Read more
"...Come on man..... The Corsair is a very nice keyboard but I don't like it because there is too much going on for me and I have no need for macro keys..." Read more
"...On the other hand, the very easily actuated keys are an advantage -- i've never been able to interact with my games as quickly and accurately as I..." Read more
"...switches give you confidence in each key actuation, the profile of the keyboard is fantastic, and the matte black finish just looks really sleek...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the keyboard. They mention that it's solid, sturdy, and of exceptional quality. The keyboard has a very satisfying heft to it, and it includes a durable material like rubber to help grip surfaces. The benefits are that they last longer, have a better feeling, and over time, the subassembly is surprisingly rigid. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The Deck keyboards are very solidly built and are very cool, and have the advantage of backlit keys that have the characters injected into the key..." Read more
"Filco is simply the best made mechanical keyboard out there. The rubber legs and the weight of the keyboard makes it so the keyboard never slides...." Read more
"...Other things to note:-The build quality on this thing is incredible. Not a single thing is out of place or feels of inferior quality...." Read more
"...It's absolutely fantastic and you won't regret the purchase...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They say the switches are amazing, and they love the tactile feel. They also say the keyboard is very simple and feels very good, but a little too simple for their needs. Customers also say it has the best feel for typing, the keycaps feel amazing, the linear feel is great, and the tactile response is great when you pick up momentum and train of thought. They mention the key presses feel crisp, and that the Costar stabilizers provide a consistent feel. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and quality of the product.
"...Rubber grip on the bottom of the keyboard, and even if you stand up the little legs on the top back of the keyboard to elevate it a bit, there is..." Read more
"...Browns are simply the best switches you can get. It gives it the tactile feel that we all want and look for when buying a mechanical keyboard,..." Read more
"...easy to bottom-out the reds (which makes a lot of noise) but the silky-smooth, light, airy key presses feel so superior to rubber domes I've simply..." Read more
"...Why do I love this keyboard? First, it feels good to type. The keys are solid and take just the right amount of effort to type...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the keyboard. They say it has a minimalist design, with no backlights and nothing flashy. They also appreciate the side-printed keys, which are gorgeous. Customers also love the build quality, saying the keyboard has barebones features.
"...The Deck keyboards are very solidly built and are very cool, and have the advantage of backlit keys that have the characters injected into the key..." Read more
"...The ninja keys give it a great look without bells and whistles that other keyboard companies add, ie lights and macro keys...." Read more
"...-The side-printed keys are gorgeous. The entire keyboard has a very minimal look to it, which I find to be quite nice personally...." Read more
"...the profile of the keyboard is fantastic, and the matte black finish just looks really sleek...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the keyboard. They say it's amazing, weighty for its size, and doesn't move around. Some customers also mention that the keyboard is well-made and lighter than black switches.
"...Highest quality; very solidly build, heavy, no rough edges or loose pieces or anything uneven. Sits rock-solid on your desk...." Read more
"...No glowing lights or LCD screens here.- The keyboard itself is quite hefty...." Read more
"...bottom-out the reds (which makes a lot of noise) but the silky-smooth, light, airy key presses feel so superior to rubber domes I've simply decided..." Read more
"No nonsense. Great quality build. Heavy. No annoying rgb lighting. Everything you could ever want out of a keyboard...." Read more
Customers like the value of the keyboard. They say it's a great mechanical keyboard for the money, and well worth the price. Some mention that the keyboard adds sence of value and longevity to the product.
"...If your keyboard is a main tool of your trade every day, its worth every penny...." Read more
"...That alone has made it worth it's price. If you're on the fence about a mechanical keyboard for gaming, don't hesitate. This is THE keyboard." Read more
"...Is it pricy? Yeah. Is it flashy? Not in the least. It's well built. Solid. Really solid. I don't know how better to describe it...." Read more
"...the Das, Leopold, and the Happy Hacking Professional for its medium-range price (for a mechanical keyboard), sneaky key letter placement, and solid..." Read more
Customers like the compactness of the keyboard. For example, they say it's simple and does not take up a lot of room on their desk. Some mention it has a high-end fit and finish. That said, some say it fits in their bag easily and isn't overly noisy.
"...All the keys feel great, the keyboard is solid and sits perfectly even. In my view its flawless...." Read more
"...The space savings is quite nice and the footprint of this keyboard is tiny compared to my old keyboard (a first generation G15)...." Read more
"...The pros are the fact that removing these keys reduces the footprint of the keyboard (it's more compact) and that reduction leads to a more..." Read more
"...with blues to work, but this tenkeyless model fits in my bag easy-fabreezy and isn't overly noisy...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the keyboard. Some love the sound, saying the switches sound crisp and the springs seem to be of good quality. They also say the keys sound nice and satisfying. However, others say that there is noise, but not enough that anyone will ever mind. They mention that they can hear a little metal sound when they type and that some keys have noises from their springs.
"...- With the Cherry brown switches, this keyboard is fairly quiet. I don't think it will drive anyone near you crazy...." Read more
"...The only downsides are the cost and that it is rather loud even with the brown keys instead of blue...." Read more
"...The cherry browns are significantly quieter than the blues on my DasKb, not quite as quiet as my HHK but close, yet they still maintain the same..." Read more
"...However, the Cherry MX blue key switches the Razer employs were also really loud and while in the beginning were satisfying, soon became obnoxiously..." Read more
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As some of you reading this might be considering Deck or Das Keyboard and I own those kinds as well, I will offer some thoughts on them to help your deliberations. I will sum up my ratings at the end of this -
I can honestly say, cleary among both Deck and Das Keyboard which I consider top notch, the Filco comes out on top for typing feel and although the build quality of Deck in particular is nothing short of amazing, the Filco seems to take it to just another notch - which I did not think was possible.
The Deck keyboards are very solidly built and are very cool, and have the advantage of backlit keys that have the characters injected into the key so they will never wear off. I don't know that any other keyboard maker today does their key caps like this. Its expensive I am sure. The characters are clear plastic and the backlighting shines through them. The clarity of the keys when lit up is outstanding, there is a separate LED for each key - they will last decades - and you can adjust the brightness level or turn it off completely if you want. The typing feel of the Deck keyboards and the build quality are very good - top notch. For a backlit mechanical keyboard, Deck cannot be beat. For gaming I think I prefer the Deck keyboards among all others, due to the backlighting. If the Filco was backlit the same exact way I would give it the edge, but this is just not a feature Filco have focused on.
The Das Keyboard is also solidly built and great to type on. It is a top mechanical keyboard. By no means is the Das Keyboard low quality, but I would put Deck and Filco ahead of Das Keyboard on the quality scale. Typing feel is really good, and if you want a mechanical keyboard with absolutely blank key caps, Das Keyboard has that option for you. If I had never tried a Deck or Filco mechanical keyboard, I would rave about Das Keybaord. Its very nice. But having tried the others I would put it in third place by comparison. I also don't like the shiney plastic case of the Das Keyboard...its shows scratches and fingerprints very easily which makes it look cheap in my opinion.
If you are a gamer, I give Deck the edge. But if you are a person using your keyboard at work and doing a lot of typing, I don't think the Filco can be beat. The layout and spacing of the keys is excellent and feels natural. The Cherry brown switches are quiet and the keys Filco have put on top of them feel great. Its just a pleasure to type on it...and that is a lot coming from me, as I have typed on just about everything, including the old time IBM keyboards that weigh 50 pounds, and I have been typing on keyboards since 1976.
Things I like about the Filco:
- Highest quality; very solidly build, heavy, no rough edges or loose pieces or anything uneven. Sits rock-solid on your desk.
- Blank keycaps with the characters on the front edge...is a very cool look. And the characters will never wear off the keys as they are on the front side of the keys that you never really touch. I am a touch typist and really don't look at the keys except when rarely typing a special character or something...but its nice to have the reference printed on the front of the keys.
- Rubber grip on the bottom of the keyboard, and even if you stand up the little legs on the top back of the keyboard to elevate it a bit, there is rubber on the edge of those legs too so there is absolutely no slipping of this keyboard while you are typing, with the legs up or down. Its more solid and stable on the desktop than any other keyboard I have used.
- With the Cherry brown switches, this keyboard is fairly quiet. I don't think it will drive anyone near you crazy. If you really hammer the keys and bottom them out constantly with a lot of force it will be louder but even then its not bad. If you want a tactile feel but without the clicking noise built into the Cherry blue switches, this is a good choice. If you are a solid touch typist you will really take to this keybaord, I find my fingers just fly over the keys and it feels really, really natural. There are little raised bumps on the front of the F and J keys, typically what you want if you are touch typist as these are reference keys for your "home" hand position. That is a nice touch that you typically see on high quality keyboards (Deck and Das Keyboard have that too). I am not sure how, but the feel of the keys on this Filco is just...better feeling than on other keyboards I have tried with the Cherry brown switches.
- Comes with a key cap remover that is nothing fancy but works quite well. It does not need to be fancy.
- The look of the ninja tenkeyless is very minimalist, just black with no frills. Its understated but looks great. Sort of like a really nice car that looks great in basic black, and when you get behind the wheel you know its no ordinary car. That is how this keyboard is. It is just pure and simple high quality feel.
IF YOU ARE A TYPIST AND NOT USING THIS FOR GAMING: This keyboard is the top one available in my opinion. If using it for work, and you do lots of typing...for pure typing pleasure it cannot be beat. It looks very professional, does not take up a lot of room on your desk.
IF YOU ARE A GAMER: This is still a good keyboard but I think the Deck beats it due to the backlighting. If you don't care about backlighting in your gaming keyboard, and you do a lot of typing too, then the Filco should be considered.
Others have said there is some kind of "ring" on this keyboard when certain keys are pressed to the bottom. I do not hear any of that. All the keys feel great, the keyboard is solid and sits perfectly even. In my view its flawless.
In summary I just have to say, I like typing on this keyboard so much that its spoiled me for just about anything else. I really do type faster on it - the feel and layout is just that good. I paid over $200 for this and many people would think that is crazy. But for a person who has been on a keyboard for 10 hours a day or more, for decades, and will be for decades more, I don't mind spending the cash on something like this. I will use it for a long time, and get the benefit from it every day for years and years. Its sort of like a chef buying a really, really good knife. If your keyboard is a main tool of your trade every day, its worth every penny. If you are a casual PC person who rarely does a lot of typing and is not on the PC much, then I would agree that investing in a keyboard like this does not make as much sense.
If you are considering this keyboard because you are really into mechanical keyboards, but are struggling with the premium price (and wondering if it will be worth it...like I was) I would say take the plunge. You only go around once, if you spend a lot of time on a keyboard get the best, if you have the money for it.
My experience include Filco, Das, Rosewell, Corsair Vengeance, Ducky and Razer Black Widow. With Rosewell you get what you pay for. The USB is very fragile and breaks quickly. My friend's Rosewell broke after 5 months of use. If you don't plan on using macro keys don't get the Black Widow. It just gets in the way and is a constant nuisance. Also, the Razer has a detachable USB plug and it is on the right side! It may get in the way of your mouse if you keep your keyboard close to your mouse. Ducky is a Filco wanna-be. It doesn't feel as "solid" as a Filco. The legs on the bottom are slightly shorter than a normal keyboard. The biggest thing that is annoying with Ducky keyboards is that the space bar isn't the same Cherry MX switch as your keyboard. Come on man..... The Corsair is a very nice keyboard but I don't like it because there is too much going on for me and I have no need for macro keys. I like my keyboard nice and simple. I love Filcos so much I have actually purchased two. I have one brown switch and one black. The black keys I use at my office because it is quieter. I also installed o-rings under my keys to dampen the sound, because I don't not want to annoy my co-workers with the noise of my keyboard. O-rings are little rubber circles that you place around the switch so the keys never touch the bottom plastic of the keyboard, but instead the rubber o-ring. They are very simple to install because Filcos comes with a tool to remove keycaps. Thank you for reading this long review, but it was for your guys. I was very confused about mechanical keyboards when I first learned about them. I hope this review helps in your decision making and learned something you haven't before about mechanical keyboards.
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Reviewed in India on December 4, 2022
The keyboard is on the heavy side.
The riser helps with the wrist.
As a programmer, I use the blue switches witch are very satisfying but very loud (you will disturb people arround you).
Very happy to have purchased this product and highly recommend it.