If you need a quiet wireless tenkeyless keyboard, the 1stPlayer NEO87 Mono Gray is worth checking out.
I tried the 1stPlayer NEO87 Mono Gray as a quiet mechanical option. Its silent switches are the main reason to choose it, with wired, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth connections adding flexibility. Settings are handled in a browser, without an installation. If noise has kept a mechanical board off your desk, this is the kind of configuration worth trying.
NEO87 Mono Gray Unboxing and Contents
The package includes the keyboard body, a transparent dust cover, a wireless dongle, a C-to-A cable, 3 spare switches, a keycap/switch puller, and a manual. The white braided cable matches the keyboard’s color nicely, and having 3 spare switches included provides peace of mind for replacements. Since a puller is also provided, you do not need to hunt for separate tools, and the multi-language manual makes it easy to read.
Mono Gray Color and 88-Key Layout
It features a white housing mixed with white and gray keycaps, with dark accent colors applied only to the Esc, Enter, and arrow keys. While the tone may look slightly different depending on the lighting, the overall impression is calm and muted. The layout features an 88-key configuration—a tenkeyless layout plus an F13 key—with dimensions of 375.36 x 145.59 x 42.82mm. There is a long horizontal RGB light bar on the front bottom edge, and a connection mode switch located on the top right.
The top indicators let you check the Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, and battery status at a glance, making it convenient since you do not need to dig into an app to check the remaining charge. The 2.4GHz receiver can be stored right next to the height-adjustment feet, eliminating the need to store the dongle separately and keeping things neat. The tenkeyless footprint also leaves plenty of space to move your mouse around.
Gasket Mount and 5-Layer Sound-Damping Structure
A polycarbonate mounting plate is supported by silicone gaskets, and flex cuts are applied to the PCB. Silicone and Poron sound-absorbing foams are packed inside the housing, while Poron foam and an IXPE pad sit beneath the plate, forming a classic foam-filled build. The stabilizers are Cherry-style. Essentially, various structural designs to eliminate hollow pinging sounds are neatly stacked inside the housing.
40gf Silent Linear Switches
The core of the Mono Gray is its switches. They are silent linear switches with an actuation force of 40±5gf and a total travel distance of 3.6±0.4mm. The switch characteristics were specifically chosen to reduce noise from the ground up. Though not officially listed on their main site, they are believed to be BSUN Light Sakura silent switches. Since these silent switches are the main reason to choose the Mono Gray, it is best to leave them as they are.
Double-Shot PBT Keycaps with Korean Legends
The keycaps are Cherry profile PBT, and both the Korean and English legends are double-shot molded, meaning you do not have to worry about the legends fading. Having the Korean legends printed alongside the white and gray keycaps makes it convenient for those accustomed to Korean layouts. Accent keycaps are limited to Esc, Enter, and the arrow keys, keeping the overall color scheme from looking too chaotic. If you like a calm monotone look, this combination will satisfy you.
Browser-Based Web Driver and Tri-Mode Connectivity
Bluetooth pairing supports up to 3 devices using the Fn + W, E, R combinations, and the battery capacity is 4000mAh. The RGB lighting supports 20 different modes. While previous models required downloading and installing a desktop app, the new version simply opens a web app via the official page. Models manufactured from April 2026 onward support the web driver. Lighting effects can also be adjusted without any software. Since the NEO87 model with the same 4000mAh battery lasts up to 14 hours at maximum LED brightness, you might want to lower the brightness slightly when using it wirelessly for extended periods.
Silent Switch Typing Sound: Quiet Without Hollow Pinging
The first reaction I had while using the board was simply how quiet it was. Since the housing structure is unchanged, I think the silent switches are responsible for most of that difference. The stabilizers also controlled the wire noise better than I had expected. That matters because a quieter switch would be less persuasive if the longer keys rattled over it. For someone who has been worrying about keyboard sound, this is the result worth paying attention to. A recording still depends on the room and microphone, so the video should be heard with those conditions in mind rather than treated as an exact substitute for the board in person.
The F13 Key: Both Useful and Annoying
The extra F13 logo key sits beside F12 and can take a macro or special function. The compromise is tighter gaps between F4 and F5 and between F8 and F9. Whether F13 is useful depends on your habits: an extra macro position may be welcome, but regular function-key users will notice the changed spacing. I would rather have kept the gaps.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Noticeably quiet typing sound thanks to BSUN 40gf silent linear switches
- Tri-mode connectivity (wired, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth) with multi-pairing up to 3 devices
- Web driver configuration directly through the browser without installation
Cons
- Narrowed F-row spacing due to the added F13 key
- 4000mAh battery, which is half the capacity of the 8000mAh model
Changing Just One Switch
Changing the switch can change the role of the whole keyboard. The most lasting impression here is being able to use a mechanical board with much less concern about the sound. My reservations about the layout remain, and the quietness doesn’t make the altered spacing disappear. Even so, the central reason to consider this version is clear. If noise is what has kept you from using a mechanical keyboard, the Mono Gray’s 40gf switches are worth trying. That is the priority the configuration serves, rather than simply offering another color on an otherwise familiar board.
