Computer hardware tossing Part 6: Three-layer noise reduction + custom satellite switch, the perfect fusion of feel and silence: Heijue AK873 keyboard review

For mechanical keyboards, I believe many people are already familiar with it. Compared with ordinary membrane keyboards, mechanical keyboards have the advantages of good key feel, long service life, and no conflicts on the entire keyboard. In particular, they also support the replacement of keycaps and shafts, which is more convenient for users to freely DIY according to their needs, and the playability is also higher. , has been loved by many users.

I usually use a computer more for work, but in fact I used a mechanical keyboard very early. Since I often have to work at home, the tapping sound of the mechanical keyboard used in the past is relatively clear, and I don’t feel much during the day, but it is more obvious in the quiet night. In order not to affect the rest of my family, I decided to replace a keyboard. After many comparisons, I finally chose this Heijue AK873 three-mode mechanical keyboard. It adopts a three-layer noise reduction design, coupled with Heijue’s fine-tuned satellite axis, to maintain a solid feel. At the same time, it can effectively reduce noise, whether it is office or game, it can easily meet the needs of users.

In terms of packaging, the Heijue AK873 uses a simple white paper box, with a linear diagram of the product and the product name printed on the front, and the words "Partner of the League of Legends Professional Youth Training Base" are printed on the upper left corner, indicating that this keyboard has a strong role in games. Still have certain strength.

Let's see what's in the box In addition to the Heijue AK873 three-mode mechanical keyboard, it is also equipped with a transparent dust cover, a Type-C cable, a shaft puller, 6 supplementary keys, 4 shafts and an instruction manual. The accessories are still very rich. It is convenient for users to change freely according to needs.

In particular, 6 MAC supplementary keycaps are also distributed. For users who use Apple MacBook notebooks, they can change the keycaps and switch the MAC system to bring a more comfortable operating experience.

Heijue AK873 has three color options: Dawn White, Extreme Day Gray, and Sky White, which are convenient for users to choose according to their needs. In addition, the keycaps can be replaced freely, which is more convenient for users to DIY.

Heijue AK873 adopts 87 button layout, supports WIN/MAC dual system free switching, no matter mobile phone, tablet, notebook can be used, and can meet users' daily office and game needs.

The keycap of the keyboard adopts PBT single-sided thermal sublimation process, which is wear-resistant and not easy to fade, which can make the characters clearer; MDA height, the top area is larger than the general keycap, and it is not easy to touch by mistake; the surface is added with a uniform frosted design , Delicate and comfortable touch.

There is also a caps lock indicator light and a power indicator light at the lower right corner of the keyboard, which can facilitate users to know the working status and remaining power of the keyboard.

There is a Type-C interface at the back of the keyboard, which can be used as a charging interface for charging, and it can also be directly connected to the device through a Type-c cable, turning into a wired mechanical keyboard in seconds, which is more suitable for playing games.

On the back of the Heijue AK873 near the upper right corner is the 2.4G storage compartment and the power switch. There is a parameter label in the middle, and there are two foldable brackets near the upper end.

The bracket at the bottom of the keyboard can be raised to a certain height, which is convenient for users to adjust freely according to their needs, so as to obtain a more comfortable experience.

The upper cover of the Heijue AK873 adopts a magnetic suction design, which is very convenient to disassemble and assemble. It is not only convenient for disassembly and cleaning, but also easier to replace the keycap or key shaft.

The shaft of Heijue AK873 is optional with the second generation of Biluo switch or the second generation of Shanlan switch. The sound of the switch body and the trigger structure are separated, which can improve the pressing stability and bring a high smooth and high rebound feel. The one in my hand uses the second generation of the Shanlan switch, which is a linear switch, which can bring a smooth feel straight up and down, and can meet the needs of office or games.

The use method of Heijue AK873 is very simple. It not only supports WIN/MAC/Android system, but also supports Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4G receiver, and Type-C interface. equipment. Among them, three devices can be connected at the same time through Bluetooth, and it can also be switched freely between different devices, which is more convenient to use.

In addition to connecting the device wirelessly, it can also be connected through a 2.4G receiver, directly plug the receiver into the USB port of the device, and then it will automatically pair and connect, and then switch the keyboard to 2.4G mode to use it normally.

For gamers, most of them still choose wired keyboards. Although Bluetooth technology has developed rapidly in recent years, it still cannot be completely lag-free. After all, the victory or defeat of a master may exist in milliseconds. Heijue AK873 also supports wired connection, which can be converted into a wired mechanical keyboard in seconds directly through the Type-C data cable, bringing faster game response speed.

Through the use experience, the biggest feeling of Heijue AK873 is the mute effect. With the built-in three-layer noise reduction structure, there is no crisp clicking sound of my previous mechanical keyboard. Although the sound will sound dull, it still maintains the mechanical keyboard. solid feel.

Through the hands-on experience, thanks to the carefully adjusted satellite shaft and balance bar of Heyjue, the factory comes with lubrication, the keys of the keyboard are operated smoothly, and the rebound is fast. Even the large keys maintain a silky feel and quiet effect.

For users who use mechanical keyboards, I believe that replaceable keycaps are also one of the reasons why everyone likes it. Heijue AK873 supports keycap replacement, and is also equipped with a special shaft puller, which is more convenient to pull out the keycap.

Through actual experience, the shaft puller is still relatively easy to use, and it is more convenient for users to freely replace the keycaps as needed to create their own personalized keyboard.

The shaft body of Heijue AK873 supports free replacement, and all buttons support hot swapping, and the shaft body can be replaced directly in the power-on state.

Heijue AK873 supports three-pin or five-pin hot-swappable base, which is convenient for users to mix and match according to their needs, and customize a mechanical keyboard that meets their own usage habits.

For mechanical keyboards, cool RGB lighting effects are also essential. Heijue AK873 supports 16.8 million color RGB backlight, preset 18 kinds of lighting effects, and can be quickly switched by combining buttons.

Let everyone feel through the two lighting effect animations first. Does it look cool? In addition to the preset lighting effect mode, we can also achieve more gameplay through the driver.

In addition to the cool lighting effects, Heijue AK873 also presets three sets of game lighting effects in FPS mode, LOL mode, and 37-key office mode. Users can quickly switch according to their needs, making it more convenient to use during games.

In terms of battery life, Heijue AK873 has a built-in 2500mAh large-capacity battery, which can be used continuously for about 27 hours with the light on, and about 200 hours with the light off. The battery life is still very good. In addition, the keyboard also supports wired connection. When the power is low, you can directly use the wired connection, and it also uses the currently popular Type-C interface, which will basically not delay normal use.

Through the use of the Heijue AK873 three-mode mechanical keyboard, I am quite satisfied with the mute effect of the keyboard. The built-in three-layer noise reduction design, combined with the Heijue fine-tuned satellite axis, allows the keyboard to remain silent while also providing The solid and smooth feel is more suitable for office use in a quiet environment; and the second-generation shaft body of the Shanlan switch is adopted, which can bring high pressing stability, high smoothness and high rebound feel; in addition, it also supports three connection modes and The switch can be plugged and replaced to make the keyboard more playable. If you are looking for a mechanical keyboard that is quiet and feels good, you can try this Black Jue AK873 three-mode mechanical keyboard.