Kadaon's Ultra-budget Contender
Priced at $7.49, the Kadaon USB Numeric Keypad 18 Keys is Kadaon's entry in the keyboards category. With 1,583 buyers rating it at 4.2 stars, it currently sits at #28 of 59 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 76% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Construction & Key Action
The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. At $7.49, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Kadaon
- Price: $7.49 (well below the $31.33 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 1,583
- Category rank: #28 of 59 in keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 0 products
- Higher-rated in category: 48 products
- More-reviewed in category: 22 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.2-star average from 1,583 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
The Budget Angle
At $7.49, the Kadaon USB Numeric Keypad 18 Keys sits well below the $31.33 category average. 0 options are cheaper and 58 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Keyboard ($29.99, 4.4★, 38,955 reviews). The Kadaon USB Numeric Keypad 18 Keys is $22.50 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- DFCROMI USB Numeric Keypad 10 Key Slim - $7.49, 4.4★ (1,052 reviews) · Higher rated
- NOOX USB Numeric Keypad Slim 10 Key - $8.99, 4.3★ (936 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- NOOX Wireless Numeric Keypad 10 Key - $7.99, 4.3★ (118 reviews) · Roughly comparable
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ONIKUMA GAMING Wireless Keyboard at 4.8★.
Who Should Get This
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional keyboards without overspending
The Verdict
7.9/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.