Dareu A81 three-mode mechanical keyboard: Is the 499 yuan Purple Gold Switch PRO worth the fare?

Before I bought Dareu A81, I used Durga Fusion silent red switch for a long time. Generally speaking, this is a very good mechanical keyboard. The independent F function keys sometimes feel inconvenient, coupled with long-term relationship, resulting in aesthetic fatigue, so I changed to a Dareu A81 three-mode mechanical keyboard with 75% configuration.

In fact, I am also an old user of Dareu. When the A98 three-mode sky switch V3 was first launched, I bought the mecha blue version. The feel is similar to the red switch and the trigger stroke is slightly higher than the silver switch. Whether it is a game or a code, They were all very comfortable, and then a little brother took them to "play for two days", and then there was nothing else.

This time I chose the Frost Blue Purple Gold Switch Pro for the A81 three-mode, to experience the effect of this blown switch body.

Let’s take a look at what accessories are included: keyboard body, manual, double-headed key puller, a set of blue spare keycaps (space, direction, Enter, ESC), Type-C charging cable.

There are 2 color schemes for Dareu A81 tri-mode: purple gold, white blue, purple gold can’t hold my desktop, white blue is quite refreshing and versatile.

The size of the keyboard is 328.3 x 149.6 x 43.6mm, with a compact layout of 81 keys. Although it has more F function keys than my original 60% Durga Fusion, the overall size is similar and very compact.

Turn it over and look at the back. There are anti-slip pads at the four corners and no feet. The design of the keyboard itself is low at the front and high at the back, with a certain slope, which is equivalent to the state of opening the feet, so it has no effect.

PBT keycaps, two-color injection molding process, oil-resistant and wear-resistant, lightly frosted surface, feel very delicate, although the embedded design is not as easy to handle as the suspension type, but it is more stable and solid, and the percussion sound will not be as loose as the suspension type.

The mode switch is designed on the left-hand side for easy operation. There are three switching gears, which are: 2.4G wireless, wired, and Bluetooth from top to bottom.

The Type-C charging interface is on the back of the frame, with a built-in 4000mAh large-capacity battery, and has a smart sleep function. On the premise of turning off the light effect, it can be used for more than one month. Next to the charging interface is the Mac/Win system switching switch. Yes, This keyboard is compatible with Mac system.

The fuselage is designed with a 2.4G wireless receiver storage space, praise! When using Bluetooth or cable, you can insert the receiver here, and take it out when using wireless 2.4G, which is convenient for anti-lost.

There are three status indicators above the direction keys, the first one is the Capc Lock light, the middle one is the pairing indicator light, and the bottom one is the charging indicator light.

The Zijin Switch Pro is a self-developed switch body developed by Dahl. It was released in May last year. It is an upgraded version of the Zijin Switch. It uses a gold-plated spring inside and has a key life of 8000W. During the process, shaft core shaking and friction noise can be reduced.

The trigger force is 45±8gf, the trigger stroke is 2.1±0.3mm, and the total stroke is 3.8±0.2mm. The slight step feeling is similar to that of the tea switch, and the code words are very comfortable. In addition, the feedback of the Zijin Switch Pro is also very strong. Used to play games, the experience is also very good.

The workmanship of the keycaps is very good, the interior is clean and smooth without burrs, and the small keycaps are also designed with ribs, the overall strength is high and the durability is very good.

Dareu A81 three-mode supports full-key hot-swapping, which is very friendly to enthusiasts who like to toss around. This is also an important reason why I choose this keyboard. When the Zijin Switch Pro gets tired of playing crookedly, just replace it with other switches. The body is OK, and there is no need to replace the entire keyboard, which can save a lot of cost.

The keyboard has its own RGB backlight, and there are common lighting effects, which can be switched by pressing the "FN+[" key combination on the keyboard. Take it easy.

Dareu A81 three-mode mechanical keyboard has a dedicated driver, which can be downloaded from the official website. After installation, connect the keyboard. First, the keyboard firmware will be upgraded to the latest version, and then the keyboard can be controlled in the program, including: configuration file , macros, lighting effects, music rhythm, etc. Generally speaking, the functions and playability are relatively high.

My main machine for daily work is MacBook Pro, the main content is codewords and picture editing, the keyboard is switched to Mac mode, connected to the notebook, everything is normal, the feel is closer to the brown switch, there is a slight sense of paragraph, the rebound is very strong, the sound It’s not big, it’s a little stuffy, it’s used in open places such as offices, and it won’t affect other people. My previous Durga Fusion is a silent red switch, which is a linear switch. After switching to the Zijin switch Pro, it’s very fresh.

The effect of the game has also been tested. For ordinary players in the non-professional competitive field, there is no problem at all. The rebound is fast, the feedback is strong, the skills are released smoothly, and the combo is full of rhythm.

Desks that show individuality are becoming more and more popular. For the purpose of saving space, keyboards with compact layouts are also becoming more and more popular. From personal experience, 75% layout is a very comfortable layout, not too much It affects the user experience and can reduce the desktop area. Of course, if you are a professional user, such as a financial person, you should obediently choose a full-size keyboard with number keys, which is crucial to improving work efficiency.

This Dareu A81 three-mode mechanical keyboard is a new product that has just been launched. It supports 2.4G, wired, and Bluetooth connection modes. It is compatible with Mac/Win systems. The actual use effects in terms of workmanship, battery life, and shaft are also very good. On the whole, it is completely worth the fare of 499 yuan.