It feels smooth and sounds good, and it is quite cost-effective. Heijue AK816PRO wireless three-mode Gasket keyboard

Recently, the hottest peripheral in the market is the Gasket structure keyboard. You can see a variety of kit combinations, and there are quite a lot of products in various price ranges. Friends around me also said it was good after using it, and I was a fan of Heijue AC067 before, so this time I couldn't help buying a new Heijue AK816 PRO wireless three-mode Gasket mechanical keyboard.

This keyboard adopts 75% configuration, equipped with an independent metal volume knob, MDA-height PBT sublimation-themed keycaps, good looking, wireless three-mode, Gasket structure, full-key hot-swappable, and online performance. For the first release, you can stack a 100 yuan coupon, which is about 550 oceans to start with, and the price is very good.

From the official introduction, I found a very clear structural diagram. I can see that Gasket is a screwless structure supported by setting cotton strips or silicone pads between the shell and the positioning plate. The keyboard liner and shell are in your When the button is pressed, there will be no hard impact like ordinary structures. Poron cotton is arranged between the positioning board and the PCB board, the PCB board and the bottom case to eliminate unpleasant cavity sounds and noises, and at the same time it can also Get a softer, more consistent feel.

As an upgraded version of AK816, AK816 PRO adopts a new packaging, black and white color matching, larger size, and the starting weight is quite heavy. There are keyboard models and structural diagrams on the front of the box, which maintains a certain sense of mystery.

When you open the package, you can see that there is an extra sponge frame inside. In addition to the keyboard, it also comes with a long theme mouse pad, which is quite luxurious.

In terms of accessories, in addition to the keyboard, it also provides a dust cover, data cable, multi-function key puller, supplementary keycaps and instructions.

The keyboard adopts 75% arrangement, and the cosmic adventure theme adopts three colors of white, gray and yellow. Among them, the retro white of the keycap and the white of the frame have also been color-separated, and the overall appearance is quite good.

There are a total of 81 keys on the keyboard. The most special ones are the function keys and arrow keys on the right side. I personally like the independent layout of Del very much. A gold-plated metal knob is also installed in the upper right corner of the keyboard. The texture is quite outstanding, which can quickly control the volume (rotate) and set the mute (press).

The shell frame of the keyboard is made of ABS material. Unlike the ordinary narrow frame design, the shell of the AK816PRO is very thick, and the rounded corners provide a very good feel. The thickness of the frame is moderate, and the visual effect is also very advanced.

This keyboard adopts a special MDA height keycap. The top of the keycap is flat and has a larger contact area with the fingertips. The edge is spherically processed and the height is also optimized. It can be quickly adapted and feels more comfortable.

The back of the keyboard is designed with three-dimensional lines, the middle is the nameplate of the product, you can see the detailed parameters, and the four corners are equipped with large-area silicone feet, which can firmly grasp the desktop of various materials.

The 2-stage foot support matches the inclination angle of the keyboard itself, allowing you to easily adjust the comfortable tapping angle.

The top of the keyboard is equipped with a TYPEC data structure and a storage compartment for a 2.4G wireless receiver.

The wireless receiver adopts a mini bean design, which is very small. When not in use, it can be stored directly in the keyboard to avoid loss.

The official matching data cable is made of braided cable material, the same white color, the length is sufficient, and the small details are very thoughtful.

This Heijue AK816PRO is very small in size, compact in structure, reasonable in layout, and with the attribute of wireless 3-mode, it can be taken out for use at ordinary times. The workmanship is also very solid. It feels delicate in the hand, and the keycaps are also very firm and full, without feeling loose. The shell of the keyboard has a slightly matte feel, which is very comfortable to hold.

The keyboard is equipped with the latest quick-trigger linear axis G Silver Pro2.0 released by Jiadalong in May 2022. It has upgraded the raised light-concentrating components and further optimized the noise problem. Its excellent performance and feel have been widely accepted. Players love and critically acclaim. The shaft body has been lubricated before leaving the factory, and it feels smoother.

GPro Silver 2.0 adopts the axial wall structure, you can see the obvious [+] shape, the raised light guide column and the light-gathering components make the lighting effect more transparent and uniform.

The matching keycaps are made of PBT material, dye-sublimation technology, beautiful closed characters, full and thick material, and excellent workmanship.

The large key adopts the design of the main shaft + satellite shaft, the balance is well adjusted, and the percussion feels smooth and full.

This keyboard also provides a full-key hot-swappable design, and is compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin shafts. You can customize it according to your own preferences. For example, I like to replace the ESC and space keys with ones with a greater pressure index. shaft.

As a Gasket structure, the keyboard uses silicone gaskets, Poron sandwich cotton and bottom cotton, and all positions have been stuffed. The precision of mold opening is also very high, and the soft elastic feeling can be felt as soon as you get started.

The first time you get started, you can feel the full elasticity of the keyboard, and at the same time, the key noise has become very small.

Heijue AK816 PRO supports mainstream three-mode connections. There are switches for 2.4G and Bluetooth, Win and Mac at the bottom of the keyboard. The design of the physical buttons is very intuitive, and you can directly toggle the corresponding position. In Bluetooth mode, you can also switch between 3 devices by pairing the key combination, and at the same time meet the input needs of different devices, which is quite powerful.

There is also a MAC supplementary key in the random accessories, which can be easily used with the Apple system.

By adjusting the keyboard stand, you can always find the most comfortable tapping angle.

In addition, this keyboard also provides RGB lighting effect.

By combining keys, you can easily switch presets, or re-record lighting effects. By the way, downloading the driver from the official website can also set interesting lighting effect modes such as music rhythm.

The Gasket structure of this Heijue AK816 PRO keyboard has been optimized quite well, and the feel and sound can be significantly improved. It is worth trying for players who are interested in soft keys. All keys are hot-swappable, compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin switches, and the supporting switch has also been upgraded to Jiadalong G Silver Pro2.0 version, wireless 3-mode, compatible with all systems, theme PBT ball caps, this keyboard itself is quite Satisfying. If you want to further toss, the playability is also very high.

More importantly, its price is more acceptable among customized keyboards. It has achieved a good balance in terms of price, appearance, performance, and user experience, and the price/performance ratio is quite outstanding. Of course, as a tossing player, I also look forward to Heijue's aluminum alloy kit being launched immediately. If the price is affordable, the combination of the two things will make my mouth water.