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Compact black mechanical number pad with 17 keys and white backlighting

Keychron KN17 17-Key Wired Mechanical Number Pad Brown Switch Black

SKU CH-ZFQC-12MP1

A compact 17-key wired mechanical number pad with hot-swappable brown switches, PBT dye-sub keycaps and white backlighting for fast data entry

  • Product thickness2 mm
  • SizeSmall
  • League or teamWNBA
  • Product typeMousepad
  • Product dimensions50 in (127 cm)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Compact 17-key layout saves desk space
  • Hot-swappable switches let you customise feel
  • PBT dye-sub keycaps resist wear over time
  • White backlighting with adjustable brightness modes
  • Wired USB-C to USB-A for stable connection

Compact 17-key numeric keypad

The Keychron KN17 is a wired mechanical number pad with 17 independent keys including num lock, backspace and calculator shortcuts. It connects via a detachable 1.5m USB-A to USB-C cable and works with Windows, Mac and Android. The small footprint of 4.41 by 3.39 by 1.38 inches suits laptop users and compact keyboard owners who need dedicated numeric entry.

Tactile Brown switches with silencing layers

Outemu Brown switches provide tactile feedback without an audible click, while a multi-layer cushion structure reduces resonance and typing noise. PBT dye-sublimation keycaps resist shine and wear over extended use. White backlighting shines around the keycaps and edges with adjustable brightness controlled through Fn key combinations.

Hot-swappable sockets for switch changes

The PCB accepts both 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches so users can replace the pre-installed Brown switches without soldering. An adjustable kickstand and stepped keycap profile support ergonomic positioning during long data-entry sessions. The keypad weighs 0.49 lb and draws power directly from the USB connection with no separate adapter required.

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Price $31.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKeychron
Product typeMousepad
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Product dimensions50 in (127 cm)
Product thickness2 mm
SizeSmall
More details
League or teamWNBA

Questions about this item

How do I install the KN17 number pad and what step is often missed?

Plug the detachable 1.5m USB-A to USB-C cable into the keypad and a free USB-A port on the computer; the step people miss is seating the cable fully into the keypad's recessed USB-C socket until it clicks.

What maintenance or replacement will the KN17 need later?

The hot-swappable sockets accept both 3-pin and 5-pin switches, so individual Outemu Brown switches can be pulled and replaced without soldering when they wear out.

What limit shows up first during sustained data-entry sessions?

The fixed white backlight cannot be colour-changed and the single USB-A connection offers no pass-through port, so cable routing and lighting flexibility are the first constraints.

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