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Conclusion
Now we come to the conclusion. In the case of the Function 2, it’s quite difficult for me to summarize my impressions in a comprehensible and coherent way. I really liked the keyboard and it does a hell of a lot right, but some of it is so subtle that in the end it can hardly stand out from the crowd – and then the price comes into play. But let’s start from the beginning.
The thick aluminum carrier plate is great, but it’s only at third or fourth glance that you realize it’s actually a metal component. And if I already have a solid metal part on the keyboard, I also expect it to have a corresponding weight. Well, aluminum is certainly not known for its high weight, but nothing radiates more stability on a keyboard than a high weight. Dedicated keys for sound and lighting are great, but on the Function 2 (as on its predecessor) they are so poorly positioned that every time you move the keyboard, you accidentally set something that you didn’t actually want to set. And then there’s the issue of the open USB-C port.
Of course, it looks good and NZXT is known to attach great importance to aesthetics. And even if they’ve thought about it and made the connector a bit tighter so that you can’t accidentally pull the cable out too easily: the way the connector is open, it’s guaranteed to break off directly at the housing transition if something falls on it or you pull on the keyboard while the cable is stuck somewhere. The built-in switches are a matter of taste, you just have to try them out and feel for yourself whether they are the right choice. I really liked the keycaps, which are not the highest quality, but basically do nothing wrong and simply feel good.
All in all, the Function 2 is a great keyboard that unfortunately lacks that certain something to win an award. And then there’s also the matter of the price. 159.99€ for the full-size and 149.99€ for the MiniTKL. I think the price difference between the two keyboards is too small, because the MiniTKL not only requires considerably less material (as well as switches and keycaps), it also completely lacks the palm rest.
The input devices were provided by NZXT for this test. The only condition was compliance with the blocking period; there was no influence or remuneration.
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