Evaluation of Darmoshark K3Pro three-mode wireless digital keyboard: smaller and more powerful
With the popularity of small-sized and compact keyboards, independent numeric keypads are getting more and more attention among the user groups. It not only solves the embarrassment of a small-sized keyboard without a numeric keypad, but also makes it easier to use and place the keyboard with its independent design. However, the relatively simple connection method and slightly insufficient functionality and gameplay have been criticized by some players. Darmoshark recently launched the K3 Pro digital keyboard, which provides mainstream configuration solutions such as three-mode connection solutions, global RGB backlights, and hot-swappable shafts. Let’s take a look with the author.
包装&附件：
The packaging continues Darmoshark's family-oriented design style. The keyboard model logo and display diagram are provided on the side and front, respectively, which are highly recognizable. In terms of accessories, a gray USB Type-C cable, receiver adapter, key puller and manual are provided.
外观&细节：
The body size of the Darmoshark K3Pro three-mode wireless digital keyboard is about 366mm×141mm×44mm, which is very small. In terms of key layout, a 19-key + knob solution is adopted, which can meet the digital input needs of most users. The additional two keys provide backspace key and FN key functions respectively, and the knob provides volume adjustment, lighting Brightness adjustment, color adjustment and other functions can be switched by pressing, and users can also realize custom facilities for key functions through the driver software, which has high functionality and gameplay performance. The three status indicators correspond to the status of the numeric keypad, charging indicator, and connection mode respectively, which are convenient for users to identify the current working status of the keyboard.
The top of the keyboard body provides a USB Type-C interface, which is convenient for users to charge the keyboard or use it in wired mode. A three-mode switching switch is provided at the bottom of the fuselage, which is convenient for players to quickly switch the keyboard connection mode according to the usage scenario. On the right side is the magnetic wireless receiver storage slot, which is convenient for users to store the wireless receiver and avoid loss. There are also multiple non-slip foot pads at the bottom to ensure that the keyboard can be placed stably on desktops of different materials and is not easy to slide. The bottom also provides a 15° inclination scheme, which cooperates with the stepped scheme of the keycap to ensure the comfort of long-term use.
键帽&轴体：
The shaft part is equipped with Huanuo customized shaft body, the shaft body adopts a linear scheme, the trigger pressure is 45gf, the total stroke is 4mm, the trigger stroke is 2mm, and the trigger life is about 50 million times. The pressing feels light and smooth, stable and clear, and the bottoming rebound is crisp and fast, and the performance is very good. The large key position is a satellite shaft solution, the lubrication is in place, the feel is neat and refreshing, and the adjustment is still very good. The key parts all support hot-swappable solutions, users can easily replace other shafts, and the practicability and playability are very high. The interior of the keyboard is also provided with under-shaft pads, sandwich cotton, silicone bottom pads, etc. for filling, the sound performance is more pure and thorough, and the tactile feedback is also improved to a certain extent. The knob in the upper right corner also adopts a replaceable design, which is convenient for users to change the type of knob they like.
The keycaps are matched with a set of PBT two-color ball caps, KDA height scheme, closed characters, opaque treatment, large fingertip contact area and curved surface treatment, which can also bring a good wrapping feeling to the user's fingertips and improve Accuracy and comfort. The PBT two-color process also makes this set of keycaps have higher wear resistance and oil resistance performance, the surface feels delicate and dry, and it is more comfortable to use.
RGB backlight:
The Darmoshark K3Pro three-mode wireless digital keyboard provides a full-key RGB backlight solution, supports 12 lighting effect modes by default, light brightness and color adjustment functions, and the lighting effect playing methods are relatively rich. Through the driver software, users can also intuitively and quickly adjust the lighting effect, which further enriches the lighting performance of the keyboard and improves the overall visual perception of the keyboard. The overall lighting brightness of the keyboard is soft and natural, the colors are rich and gorgeous, and the dynamics are smooth and natural.
Use test:
Through the driver software, users can adjust and set functions such as key functions, lighting effect modes, sleep states, and macro editing to further improve the usability of the keyboard. The interface of the driver software is simple and intuitive, and the operation is quick and convenient. The user can reset the key function, and the bottom of the driver software also provides a wealth of pre-selection options. The key function part provides four layers of editing settings, which is convenient for users to adjust according to their personal use. The macro editing part supports users to record and modify macro keys by themselves, further improving the convenience of use. The global settings provide operations such as firmware version number, hibernation settings, and restore defaults, which are convenient for users to choose and use as needed.
This digital keyboard provides mainstream three-mode connection solutions, supports wired, 2.4G wireless, and three Bluetooth pairing solutions, and can easily cope with current mainstream operating platform systems. It has good scene applicability and is also very friendly to multi-device users. Through the FN combination button, users can also easily realize functions such as lighting effect mode, color switching, Bluetooth pairing switching, and factory reset. The operation logic is simple and easy to understand, and it is easy to get started. The multi-function knob is rich in functions and has a clear and fine sense of rotation scale, allowing users to easily and precisely control the volume, lighting brightness or color adjustment, and the handling is quite in place in terms of user experience.
This numeric keypad also supports the full-key non-retouching solution in all modes, which is sufficient for daily use or game use, and can avoid interference caused by key conflicts and affect the normal user experience. The independent structural scheme is more flexible and changeable in use, and it can also bring excellent user experience to users in different scenarios. The comfortable ergonomic angle and the step-height ball cap scheme can ensure the comfort of the user's wrist even after long-term use, which is friendly enough for users who often use the numeric keypad to input. The rich combination of key functions and the support of driver software also make it easily capable of being a productivity tool or a portable gaming keyboard. The small size and moderate weight also make it easy to carry out and use, with high practicability.
Summarize:
As an upgraded version of the original K3 digital keyboard, the K3Pro wireless digital keyboard adds a three-mode connection scheme, and further upgrades the internal filling, which has better performance in terms of feel and sound feedback. In addition to matching with a small-sized keyboard, it is very suitable as a special keyboard for financial personnel, or as a tester and keycap display stand. With the blessing of the driver software, it can also be used as a one-handed keyboard or a console. The newly added knob also brings more extended gameplay, which is still worth a try. At present, this keyboard has been officially released. The official price is 229 yuan, and the hand price is 179 yuan. Users who like it may wish to pay more attention.
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