96% / 1800 Layout Keyboards

96% / 1800-Layout Compact Keyboard (100 keys) — OEM/ODM layouts by MATHEW
OEM / ODM SERIES

96% / 1800-Layout Mechanical Keyboards

Every key of a full-size board in 20% less width. The layout of choice for data-intensive professionals who refuse to give up the numpad.

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Layout
96-100 keys
MOQ from
500 units
Sampling
7-14 days
Structure
Gasket or Tray

Why Buyers Choose This Series

Accounting & Data Entry Teams

Full numpad for numeric entry plus function keys, in a footprint that fits two monitors side by side.

Logistics & Warehousing Offices

Compact 96% standardizes well across desks; arrow cluster adjacency suits inventory software workflows.

Banking & Back Office

The 1800 layout preserves the muscle memory of full-size while meeting narrower desks in branch offices.

Manufacturing Specifications

Manufacturing Specifications
Layout options 96-key standard 1800, 98-key with wider spacing, or 100-key variants
Mounting structure Gasket or tray mount tuned for office-appropriate acoustics
PCB capability Hot-swap standard; soldered cost-down option; numpad-lock dual-layer firmware
Connectivity USB-C wired, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth dual-mode for corporate fleets
Battery options 2,000 – 4,000 mAh (wireless variants)
Backlight White or single-color backlight standard (office builds), RGB optional
Case materials ABS with textured finish (scuff-resistant), or aluminum premium variant
Switch tuning Quiet linear or tactile office-tuned switches, factory-dampened stabilizers

OEM / ODM Customization Points

  • Fleet standardization – Consistent firmware and driver-free operation for IT-managed deployments of 500-5,000 units.
  • Asset management – Engraved asset tags and serial number schemes for enterprise inventory tracking.
  • Numpad firmware – Dual-layer numpad remapping for ERP and POS software without external software installs.
  • Office acoustics – Factory silence-tuned builds under 45 dB typed at 60 cm – suitable for shared offices.
  • Corporate colors – Brand-matched two-tone or full-color cases and keycap sets.
  • Bulk packaging – Individual mailer boxes packed 10 per master carton for asset distribution.

Popular OEM Configurations

Enterprise Fleet (500-5,000 units)
  • ABS textured case, tray or gasket
  • Silent tactile switches
  • Dual-mode wireless + wired
  • White backlight + asset tag program
  • Target FOB: contract volume tier
Premium Finance Desk
  • Aluminum case with weight tuning
  • PBT dye-sub two-tone keycaps
  • Hot-swap PCB, office linear tuning
  • Wired USB-C with detachable cable
  • Target FOB: premium office tier

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who actually buys 96% layouts?

A: Finance, accounting, logistics, and public-sector buyers who need the numpad daily but have standardized on smaller desks – a quiet but extremely loyal B2B segment with long product cycles.

Q: Can you do a wireless numpad-detachable hybrid?

A: Yes – our split 96% separates the numpad module into a standalone wireless pad; a niche but high-margin SKU for premium office brands.

Q: What is the minimum for custom keycap legends?

A: Custom dye-sub legends start at 500 keyboard units; pad-printed corporate logos start at the same MOQ.

Ready to start your 96% / 1800 Layout Keyboards project?
MOQ from 500 units – samples in 7-14 days – full OEM/ODM support

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CE – FCC – RoHS – ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturing – Shenzhen & Dongguan Facilities

Available Models

Factory-standard configurations – every model is fully customizable for your OEM/ODM program.

MK96 Lite
Lite Edition – OEM/ODM-ready

Entry-tier 96% for institutional fleet deployment with dual-language legend options.

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MK96 Pro
Pro Edition – OEM/ODM-ready

Aluminum 96% flagship with full numpad in a 20% narrower footprint – the data-entry professional choice.

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MK96 SE
SE Edition – OEM/ODM-ready

Volume 96% build for finance and logistics channels with full numpad and compact width.

View MK96 SE details →

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OEM/ODM engineering support

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