2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Zorkeythos N85 / N96 Tri-Mode Mechanical Keyboard Series

Entrant

YiChun QinNingMeng Electronics Co., Ltd

Category

Product Design - Digital & Electronic Devices

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

The Zorkeythos N85 / N96 tri-mode mechanical keyboard series offers two layouts for gaming, office work and content creation. The N85 uses a 75% layout without a numeric keypad. It retains commonly used editing and navigation keys and leaves more room for mouse movement. The N96 has a compact 98-key layout with a numeric keypad and arrow keys for numerical input and everyday editing.

The N85’s top-right rotary knob switches directly between 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth and wired connection modes and reduces the need for key combinations. Key functions are customisable. The N96 integrates an elongated display and physical controls into its sloped front edge. This position reduces how far users need to lift their hands and limits the additional front-to-back desk space occupied by the controls. Controls on the left handle macros and volume, while those on the right adjust lighting brightness and effect speed. The knobs are programmable. The Windows/Mac switch changes key mappings at the hardware level without additional driver software.

The series features rectangular housings with clean lines and lighting along the edges. The N85 uses flame-retardant engineering plastics for its housing and keycaps. Key backlighting complements RGB lighting along the front and both rear side edges. Each lighting zone can be configured independently. The N96 has a narrow bezel, with a dark key area contrasted by a light-coloured circular button and control levers. Its side light strips sit in separate elongated light-transmitting slots for even illumination.​

Both models support wired, 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity. Their displays show connection mode, battery level and keystroke count. The N96 also displays time, weather and environmental information. The N85 offers low-latency 2.4 GHz connectivity and N-key rollover. Contoured keycaps and an inclined housing support everyday typing. Its power and battery protection reduce the risks of overcurrent, overcharging and overheating. The N96 has two-stage adjustable feet for different typing angles and a reserved battery compartment for a high-capacity lithium battery.

Credits

Wang Min
Li Songsheng
Chen Xiaoling
Wang Junmin
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