When it comes to gaming keyboards, a lot of the better, high-end pieces will set you back more than any video game ever will. Even if you somehow ended up buying something like GTA VI for $100, many of these wind up at the price points of $200 or higher.
That's where the NZXT Function Elite MiniTKL comes in at the regular price of $129.99, but it's just $49.99 at the moment! An insane deal for a keyboard I reviewed earlier this year that I had nothing but praise for.
Is the NZXT Function Elite MiniTKL worth it?
The NZXT Function Elite MiniTKL was one of the most surprising keyboards I've used, coming in with hall effect switches, 8KHz polling, and all the bells and whistles of top-end gaming software to bring the best functionality of your keyboard to your fingertips.
Seeing the keyboard at this price doesn't make any sense. From time to time, writers can post about a deal they think is decent and give you multiple reasons as to why you should buy it. For me, this deal is literally that shocking.
If it weren't for the fact that I recently picked up a Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz, I'd still be using the Elite MiniTKL. The Razer is just a little bit better, but for a whopping $200 more.
As for gaming features, I already mentioned the 8KHz polling rate. What I didn't mention was the customizable actuation from 0.6mm to 4.0mm. Nor did I mention the Rapid Trigger and Snap Tap addons available in the NZXT software.
These three addons alone are game-changing for any serious gamer looking to take their game to the next level. Rapid trigger is one of those things that brings a level of responsiveness most players didn't know they needed beforehand.
I don't want to forget how well the NZXT Elite feels when typing. As I called it in my review, "you'll feel like you're typing into a cloud of pure softness," and I still stand by that. It's one of the most pleasant experiences to type on.
I even went on to say, "Every keystroke felt like some sort of fidget device that calmed my soul. I know this all sounds like gushing, overly colorful language with no real substance, but I need to emphasize the delight and dreaminess of the keyboard strokes in full."
Long story short, you're missing out on this keyboard if you're in the market for a top-end gaming device and don't have the funding to splurge on some of the $200 devices out there today. At an original MSRP of $200, the NZXT Function Elite MiniTKL is my top pick for any gamer looking to pick up something new on a budget.
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FAQs
What day is Cyber Monday 2025?
Cyber Monday was on Monday, December 1, 2025, but, as with Black Friday, it has deals that run overtime at certain retailers. While some discounts are restricted to the day itself, some may extend into Tuesday and beyond.
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