iQnix F97 Tuya Diary Three-mode Hot-swappable Keyboard Review

The new F97 series keyboards launched by iQnix, an aluminum factory, are based on the original F96 series keyboards, providing a three-mode hot-swappable solution, RGB backlight and noise-cancelling cotton configurations, bringing users a better hand experience. And the F97 series also continues the rich color matching scheme of the F96 series, providing a variety of color matching schemes such as the roaming guide, skiing, unknown, interstellar travel, typing institute and black warrior, and matching CHERRY and TTC with various shafts. Provides more options. Recently, iQnix has brought a new color scheme of the F97 series, officially named: Graffiti Diary, let’s follow the author to take a look.

包装&附件：

The packaging is still the familiar black gift box packaging. The colored paper seal can also make it easier for users to identify the color scheme of the keyboard. The sticker logo on the side is also convenient for users to check the matching of the keyboard version and the switch body without opening the box. You can understand the color scheme of this keyboard and the shaft body scheme, which is convenient for users to understand the product specifications. The brand and model logos on the packaging are processed by hot stamping, which also brings higher recognition performance.

In terms of accessories, a transparent dust cover, key puller, shaft puller, cleaning brush, USB Type-C cable, receiver + extension module, manual, stickers, and warranty card are provided. And it also provides five replacement keycaps, corresponding to MacOS keys and a personalized keycap, the accessories are still very rich and practical.

外观&细节：

The iQnix F97 Tuya Diary three-mode hot-swappable mechanical keyboard continues the compact 100-key layout scheme, providing independent direction keys and number keypads, and most of the commonly used function keys, which can easily meet the daily needs of users. The narrow-frame aluminum alloy bottom case and the matte paint on the surface also bring a good look and feel. This color scheme provides three color schemes for the bottom case of the fuselage: black, red, and white. It matches the color style and is gorgeous and colorful. The theme keycap further satisfies the user's personalized color matching. The overall keycaps are black, white and red. Some of the large keys and personalized keys have grotesque abstract patterns with different styles, which fully embodies the free style of street graffiti, and is more suitable for users to show their own personality and aesthetic style. .

The aluminum alloy bottom case continues the original detachable scheme. Users can freely combine bottom case frames of different colors by removing the screws at the corner positions. The disassembly and installation are simple and quick, allowing users to create their own bottom case colors more easily. Matching to further enhance the appearance of the keyboard and highlight individual preferences. The author’s model is a red graffiti color, the bottom shell adopts a dark red body bottom shell color, which complements the black, white, red and multi-color keycaps. This set of theme keycaps in the graffiti diary is rich in color, full of personality, and obvious in style The font scheme also brings it a higher degree of recognition.

The body structure scheme has not changed significantly. The top side provides a USB Type-C interface for data transmission and charging. The recessed interface scheme also has good anti-pull insurance, and the wire is fixed and stable and not easy to fall off. The middle position is a plastic decorative panel with the brand LOGO, which adopts the same color scheme as the frame, which can reduce the interference of the pure metal shell on the wireless signal and ensure the stability of the wireless connection.

The bottom continues the simple style design, and the middle part adopts slightly convex treatment, which makes the bottom shell more layered and looks more beautiful, and can also provide more space for the inside of the disk. The F97 model logo adopts a graffiti-style pattern consistent with the theme, which also brings a better look and feel. The top of the keyboard provides two aluminum metal legs with the same color as the body, which can make the keyboard and the desktop form a 6° inclination angle, providing users with better comfort. A wired/wireless switch is provided under the feet, and it is more convenient and quick to switch the connection mode. Two non-slip feet are also provided at the bottom to ensure the stability of the keyboard.

The shaft matching scheme provides CHERRY MX shaft, TTC gold powder shaft, fast silver shaft and other shaft bodies, and users can freely choose according to their personal preference. The author’s model is the gold powder switch V2, with a light-pressure linear feel solution. It feels light and smooth, stable at the bottom, rebounds and follows the hand, and the feel performance is still very good. At the same time, this keyboard also provides a hot-swappable solution for the full-key shaft. Users can replace the shaft according to their personal preferences. The holes are compatible with mainstream tripod shafts and pentapod shafts. The compatibility performance is still very good. . The balance bar structure is used on the large key position, and the position of the dragon bean is also lubricated. The percussion feel is crisp and neat, and the vibration and noise control is also very good. Sandwich sound-absorbing cotton and bottom cotton are also added inside the keyboard, which can reduce various noises generated during tapping, make the hand feel more solid, and bring users a better tapping experience.

It is equipped with a set of KDA-height themed keycaps, processed by dye-sublimation process, the keycap patterns and characters are clear and distinct, and the overall workmanship and details are still very good. After the sublimation process, the surface of the keycap is more delicate and soft to the touch, and at the same time, it is more resistant to wear and oil, and has excellent durability. The KDA height ball cap is round and beautiful, and has an ergonomic stepped height design, which can bring a comfortable wrapping feeling to the fingertips and make users more comfortable to use.

RGB backlight:

iQnix F97 series keyboards provide matt version and RGB backlight version. The RGB backlight version adopts the lower light position scheme and supports about 16 million colors of light color adjustment. The fuselage has 17 different light effect modes built in and supports brightness and color adjustment Switching, lighting gameplay can still meet user needs. The overall brightness of the light is moderate, it looks soft and uniform, the dynamic effect is smooth and natural, and the gap between the keycaps can also be completely filled by the light. The look and feel is still very good, and it can also create a good lighting atmosphere for the user's desktop.

Use test:

In terms of functional configuration, this keyboard supports three connection methods: wired, 2.4Ghz and Bluetooth 5.1, and is compatible with mainstream Windows/MacOS/IOS/Andriod operating systems. It can be easily adapted to most devices and compatible with platforms and devices. Sex is also very good. The keyboard is also adapted to the MacOS key position. Through FN+TAB, you can switch between Windows and MacOS operating systems. It is easier and faster to get started, and can bring users a better experience. The three connection modes all support the full-key no-repeat solution, which can avoid operation errors or interference caused by key interference, and is more handy to deal with various usage scenarios.

The keyboard has a built-in 4000mAh lithium battery. With the low-power wireless chip, it can provide a battery life of up to 260 days. The battery life performance is still very good, which can meet the daily needs of most users. With the USB Type-C interface and the solution of charging and using at the same time, users do not need to worry about the problem of insufficient battery life, and it is easier and more worry-free to use. At the same time, this keyboard also provides a wealth of combination key functions. While continuing the existing key position scheme of iQnix, it also provides wireless mode switching, multimedia control, lighting adjustment, program calling, checking the keyboard power status, factory reset, etc. Function, it is very easy for existing users to get started, and it can also provide good convenience performance in daily use.

Summarize:

iQnix F97 Tuya Diary three-mode hot-swappable mechanical keyboard continues the compact and streamlined design concept of F97, provides the current mainstream three-mode hot-swap, RGB backlight, sound-absorbing sandwich cotton, bottom cotton and other configurations, and has a wealth of shaft options The solution, combined with three different housing color schemes, can bring users more choices. Outstanding appearance, excellent feel, and excellent performance in user experience, it is still very worth buying. This new color scheme has been officially released. The price of the matte version starts from 1099 yuan, and the price of the RGB version starts from 1299 yuan. Users who like it may wish to pay attention.

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