--- product_id: 734276368 title: "Kisnt KN85 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 75% Layout with RGB Backlit, Custom Hot Swappable, Creamy Sound, Bluetooth/2.4GHz/USB-C Compatible with Windows/Mac/PC (Textured Black,Linear Switch)" brand: "kisnt" price: "R4160" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Kisnt" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/734276368-kisnt-kn85-wireless-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-75-layout-with-rgb store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 20 RGB lighting modes 4000mAh week-long battery 75% compact layout Kisnt KN85 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 75% Layout with RGB Backlit, Custom Hot Swappable, Creamy Sound, Bluetooth/2.4GHz/USB-C Compatible with Windows/Mac/PC (Textured Black,Linear Switch) **Brand:** kisnt **Price:** R4160 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⌨️ Elevate your desk game with compact power and customizable flair! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kisnt KN85 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 75% Layout with RGB Backlit, Custom Hot Swappable, Creamy Sound, Bluetooth/2.4GHz/USB-C Compatible with Windows/Mac/PC (Textured Black,Linear Switch) by kisnt - **How much does it cost?** R4160 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/734276368-kisnt-kn85-wireless-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-75-layout-with-rgb) ## Best For - kisnt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kisnt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Space-Savvy 75% Layout:** Maximize your desk real estate without sacrificing essential keys—perfect for sleek, modern workspaces. - • **Creamy Sound, Premium Feel:** Experience satisfying ‘thocky’ keystrokes with advanced sound dampening—type in style and silence distractions. - • **Immersive RGB & Macro Power:** Elevate your setup with 20 dynamic RGB effects and fully programmable macros to boost productivity and gaming edge. - • **Custom Hot-Swappable Switches:** Personalize your typing feel effortlessly with easy switch swaps—ideal for both beginners and pros craving tactile perfection. - • **Tri-Mode Connectivity Freedom:** Seamlessly switch between USB-C wired, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth 5.0 across multiple devices with near-zero latency. ## Overview The Kisnt KN85 is a sleek 75% wireless mechanical keyboard featuring a robust 4000mAh battery for up to a week of use, tri-mode connectivity (USB-C, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0), and pre-lubed linear switches that are hot-swappable for ultimate customization. With 20 RGB backlighting effects and programmable macros, it’s designed for professionals and gamers seeking a premium, space-efficient typing experience with buttery smooth, quiet keystrokes. ## Description If you're searching for a mechanical keyboard that fits a shared office, a clean desk setup, or a seamless multi device workflow, the Kisnt KN85 was designed with exactly those needs in mind. The KN85 is a 75% mechanical keyboard that keeps essential keys (F1–F12, arrows) while removing the number pad – giving you back about 20-25% of desk space. It’s for writers, programmers, students, or anyone who types for hours and wants a clean, clutter free workspace. Sound that redefines the mechanical keyboard experience. We built a gasket mounted structure with multi layer foam (poron, silicone) to minimize hollow echoes. The result is a deep, creamy “thock” – a sound that’s noticeably more refined than the harsh clatter of traditional mechanical keyboards. It’s the kind of sound that feels satisfying without being overwhelming. Wireless without worry. A 4000mAh battery delivers ≈13 hours of use with RGB on, or up to 20 days with it off. Low battery? A full charge takes 7–8 hours – and you can keep typing in wired mode while it charges. No downtime. Grows as your preferences change. Pre lubed BSUN linear switches (45–50gf) are smooth out of the box, and hot swappable sockets 3/5 pin let you swap in tactile or clicky switches without soldering. From us to you. Backed by a 2 year warranty. We listen, we refine, and we build tools you can trust. A great keyboard is never truly finished — it evolves with you, keystroke by keystroke. Review: Better than expected - Awesome keyboard that punches above its weight. Stock switches are louder than I'd like, but hey it's a custom keyboard, so just swap them out easily for anything you like. For the price it's great keyboard. ONLY major issue is I like separate numpad controllers (I put these on the right of my mouse so it's quicker) but Kisnt only make these seperate numpads for the two other colour schemes that exist. The beige and green scheme is missing. Review: Teclado robusto, con buen acabado y muy comodo - Es el primer teclado mecanico que compro, y creo que esta muy bien. Se siente robusto y es bastante comodo al momento de teclear. Tiene una iluminacion muy colorida por default la cual se puede configurar. Hasta el momento no he tenido que cargar de nuevo la bateria, asi que parece ser bastante duradera, aunque las instrucciones mencionan claramente que esta duracion puede variar con diferentes configuraciones de la iluminacion. ## Features - 【Less Keys, More Desk】As a 75% layout keyboard with 85 keys, it retains essential keys (F1-F12, arrow keys, shortcuts) while omitting the dedicated right-side number pad to keeping its compact form. Ideal for small desks, laptop setups, or anyone looking to maximize desk space efficiency. The mechanical keyboard runs on a robust 4000mAh rechargeable battery, with moderate using, it can last up to a week. - 【Connect How You Like】You will be obsessed with the tri-mode connectivity: Wired USB-C, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth 5.0(3 channels supported). Easily switch between Windows and Mac system to work across your PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or gaming console. Whether you’re plugging in for gaming or going wireless for working, it’s got you covered with minimal latency. When connected via the USB-C cable, it operates in wired mode and charging simultaneously. - 【RGB Backlighting &Programmable】The Bluetooth keyboard has 20 pre-set dynamic effects with adjustable colors and brightness. RGB backlights shine around the PBT keycaps and edges to create the glowing effect, they can be switched through the software or shortcut keys. Also you can use `Fn + ⬇` to dim or turn it off when not needed to extend battery life. Via the KN85 driver, all keys support macro customization, allows you to record and edit macros to improve your work efficiency and gaming competitiveness. (Note：The driver only supports windows system in wired/2.4G mode.) - 【Custom Hot Swappable & Linear Switches】Enjoy buttery smooth keystrokes with pre-lubed Bsun linear switches(45-50gf actuation). Best of all the switches are hot swappable with either 5-pin or 3-pin options, even beginners can easily swap in your preferred tactile/clicky switches to personalize your typing experience. It is a perfect starter keyboard if you want to get into customization. With its premium feel and personalization, it also makes a thoughtful gift for tech enthusiasts, gamers, students, or professionals. - 【Typing Redefined Starts from Kisnt】Designed with your comfort in mind, this clacky keyboard is absorbing sound effectively. Enhanced with base dampener, silicone pad, along with layers of sound-dampening foam, it delivers a satisfying “thocky” sound, less hollow sounding, just indulge in pure typing bliss and less distracting. If you're looking to upgrade from traditional keyboards to a creamy one with every keystroke feel consistent, the Kisnt gasket mounted keyboard is definitely your best budget choice. - 【Find your Ideal match】Minimalist 75% layout (13.68" × 5.51" × 1.77") keeps your desktop tidy. Need a number pad? Add our 17‑key numpad (KN17/FD17) for data entry. Prefer a full‑size setup? Upgrade to the KN104 (17.52" × 5.55" × 1.65") with a complete numpad. - 【2-year Warranty& Support】We treat people the way we'd want to be treated. You will enjoy 24/7 specialist support and 30-day free returns in Kisnt. We stand by our products. Whether it's damaged packaging, a quality defect, or a used item, contact us via desertcart. We're here to make it right. - 【Important Before You Buy】1. Charge: Fully charge before first use. A full charge ≈7–8h (may vary). Use a 5V 1A charger or a computer USB port. Fast chargers may damage the keyboard. 2. Choose static over animated effects – animated RGB drains more battery. Power off completely during long breaks. 3. Bluetooth Pairing: Toggle to [BT], hold FN+W (or E/R) for 3–5s until key flashes rapidly, then pair with “KN85 BT-1/2/3”. Bluetooth requires Windows 8 or later & Bluetooth 4.0–5.3. 4. Sound& Height: Not silent but creamier, less clacky than traditional mechs. Front height 0.79". Wrist rest recommended. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0DXDV66ZW | | Antenna Location | Business, Education, Everyday Use, Gaming, Office/Home Working, Personal, Programming, Student, Video Editing | | Best Sellers Rank | #160,148 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #703 in Gaming Keyboards | | Box Contents | 1*2.4G Wireless Receiver, 1*85 Keys Mechanical Keyboard, 1*Keycap/Switch Puller, 1*USB-C to USB-A Cable, User Manual | | Brand | Kisnt | | Brand Name | Kisnt | | Button Quantity | 85 | | Colour | Textured Black | | Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Laptop, Macbook, Smartphone, Tablet | | Connectivity Technology | 2.4GHz Wireless, Bluetooth, USB-C | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 248 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Generation | 75% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 35.3L x 14W x 4.5H Centimeters | | Item Weight Unit of Measure | 0.9 Kilograms | | Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | RGB | | Keyboard Description | 75% Mechanical Keyboard | | Keyboard Layout | QWERTY | | Manufacturer | Kisnt | | Mechanical Keyboard Switch Model | Pre-lubed Linear Switch | | Model Name | Wireless Mechanical Keyboard | | Model Number | KN85 | | Number of Keys | 85 | | Power Source | Battery Powered/USB-C | | Product Features | 75% Layout, Creamy Sound, Hot-Swappable, Programmable, Rechargeable | | Recommended Uses For Product | Business, Education, Everyday Use, Gaming, Office/Home Working, Personal, Programming, Student, Video Editing Recommended Uses For Product Business, Education, Everyday Use, Gaming, Office/Home Working, Personal, Programming, Student, Video Editing See more | | Special Feature | 75% Layout, Creamy Sound, Hot-Swappable , Programmable, Rechargeable | | Style Name | Contemporary | | Switch Type | Pre-lubed Linear Switch | | Theme | Classic, Custom/DIY, RGB Backlight, Tri-mode Connection | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kisnt - **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console, Laptop, Mac, PC, Smartphone - **Connectivity Technology:** 2.4GHz Wireless, Bluetooth, USB-C - **Keyboard Description:** 75% Mechanical Keyboard - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Business, Education, Everyday Use, Gaming, Office/Home Working, Personal, Programming, Student, Video Editing ## Images ![Kisnt KN85 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 75% Layout with RGB Backlit, Custom Hot Swappable, Creamy Sound, Bluetooth/2.4GHz/USB-C Compatible with Windows/Mac/PC (Textured Black,Linear Switch) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SR6N39rWL.jpg) ![Kisnt KN85 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 75% Layout with RGB Backlit, Custom Hot Swappable, Creamy Sound, Bluetooth/2.4GHz/USB-C Compatible with Windows/Mac/PC (Textured Black,Linear Switch) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lRvInIaAL.jpg) ![Kisnt KN85 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 75% Layout with RGB Backlit, Custom Hot Swappable, Creamy Sound, Bluetooth/2.4GHz/USB-C Compatible with Windows/Mac/PC (Textured Black,Linear Switch) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ODMbJEMOL.jpg) ![Kisnt KN85 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 75% Layout with RGB Backlit, Custom Hot Swappable, Creamy Sound, Bluetooth/2.4GHz/USB-C Compatible with Windows/Mac/PC (Textured Black,Linear Switch) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Qn5+XsP9L.jpg) ![Kisnt KN85 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 75% Layout with RGB Backlit, Custom Hot Swappable, Creamy Sound, Bluetooth/2.4GHz/USB-C Compatible with Windows/Mac/PC (Textured Black,Linear Switch) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713zXpoC0DL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What’s the dimensions?** A: Weighing 1.98 lb, its compact 75% layout (13.68*5.51*1.77 inches) saves desk space by omitting the number pad. For a full-sized option, please refer to Kisnt KN104. **Q: How can I get the software for KN85?** A: The custom keyboard works seamlessly with both Windows and Mac, but programming is only supported in wired/2.4G wireless mode on Windows, You can download the driver from: www.kisnt.cn. **Q: How to adjust the RGB backlighting?** A: 1. Shortcut keys for quick adjustments FN+Insert = Switch 20 RGB lighting effects. FN+Delete= Backlight color switching. Brightness: FN+↑ /↓, Backlight speed: Fn+→/←. 2. The KN85 driver for advanced programmable lighting effects and patterns. **Q: Why does the keyboard fail to connect (or keep disconnecting) in wireless mode?** A: Low battery- Make sure the battery is still active before further troubleshooting. Bluetooth compatibility- Bluetooth connectivity requires Windows 8 or later and only supports Bluetooth version 4.0 to 5.3. **Q: Is quiet to type on?** A: It is not a silent keyboard, but be quieter than typical mechanical keyboards and delivers a satisfying "thocky" creamy sound instead of clicky noise. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than expected *by K***M on 9 December 2025* Awesome keyboard that punches above its weight. Stock switches are louder than I'd like, but hey it's a custom keyboard, so just swap them out easily for anything you like. For the price it's great keyboard. ONLY major issue is I like separate numpad controllers (I put these on the right of my mouse so it's quicker) but Kisnt only make these seperate numpads for the two other colour schemes that exist. The beige and green scheme is missing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Teclado robusto, con buen acabado y muy comodo *by D***Z on 7 August 2025* Es el primer teclado mecanico que compro, y creo que esta muy bien. Se siente robusto y es bastante comodo al momento de teclear. Tiene una iluminacion muy colorida por default la cual se puede configurar. Hasta el momento no he tenido que cargar de nuevo la bateria, asi que parece ser bastante duradera, aunque las instrucciones mencionan claramente que esta duracion puede variar con diferentes configuraciones de la iluminacion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very satisfying keyboard so far! *by J***S on 11 January 2026* I noticed that the keycaps on the actual box, are different from what's displayed on the page, the space bar is lime green, not a big deal but I noticed it. The typing experience, with the single day i've been using it SO FAR is very smooth, when they call this creamy, there's no denying this is creamy, it has a very satisfying thock sound to it, compared to my wooting keyboard, this is very satisfying, not too soft to type with, not to stiff or anything, just smooty, creamy, and not even very loud. For the price of $50 I paid for this one, i'm impressed so far, been using wireless all day and the battery is still going strong via the USB connector, and there doesn't seem to be any kind of lag or latency SO FAR. Some of the negative reviews remarked about some issues at the 1 month mark, so i'll be keeping an eye on it, but so far? For the price it's hard to beat how good this keyboard feel, sounds, looks, and it's hot swappable if i get tired of the switches. Seems like it's already very padded as far as keyboards go, so if you're looking to mod it, i'm not saying it's impossible to do, but it's not necessary, as this is pretty good out the box. So far it's been more impressive out of the box than most of my other keyboards that cost me 4 times the price. Decided to go with this one as I wanted something quieter and a youtuber recommended it as a steal. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kisnt Wireless Mechanical Keyboard,Gasket Mounted with Creamy Sound,Bluetooth/2.4GHz/USB-C,Custom Hot Swappable,RGB Backlit,75% Compact Layout for Gaming/Typing/Win/Mac/PC(Textured Black,Linear Switch - Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse, Hero 12K Sensor, 12,000 DPI, Lightweight, 6 Programmable Buttons, 250h Battery Life, On-Board Memory, PC/Mac - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/734276368-kisnt-kn85-wireless-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-75-layout-with-rgb](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/734276368-kisnt-kn85-wireless-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-75-layout-with-rgb) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*