Love to engage in machines Part 15: Both appearance and cost performance, Patriot A100 wireless dual-mode K yellow-axis mechanical keyboard out of the box

Friends who pay attention to the key circle know that today’s mechanical keyboards not only have more and more styles, but also have a variety of appearances, colors, arrangements and functions, and in terms of prices, the major manufacturers are even more crazy. The price is more than one Affordable, the whole market is really lively. Take the Patriot A100 mechanical keyboard with black enamel K yellow axis that I recently purchased as an example. The price is less than 200 yuan, but in terms of configuration, it has 2.4G+ wired dual-mode, PBT two-color injection molded ball cap, and full key. Hot-swappable and built-in lithium battery, it's not too fragrant. However, many friends may have such doubts, how does the dual-mode mechanical keyboard with such a high cost performance perform in terms of workmanship and feel, let me explain in detail below.

First of all, from the outer packaging of the keyboard, the Patriot A100 dual-mode mechanical keyboard uses a black + yellow color box packaging design, with a color map of the keyboard and the model of the A100 on it, and the overall look is very dynamic.

On the back of the keyboard are bilingual parameter introductions and manufacturer information, which looks very formal.

After taking out the outermost package, you can see that there is a white inner package with the Patriot LOGO and A100 model printed on it.

After opening the inner package, you can see that there are independent storage places for accessories such as the keyboard and wires. The keyboard is wrapped in an independent transparent package and a protective cover. The protective measures are in place. For daily use, we can use this protective cover alone as a Use a dust cover.

In terms of accessories, the Patriot A100 comes standard with a Type-C data cable, an integrated key puller, 4 replacement keycaps, two spare shafts, and a user manual.

The standard four supplementary keycaps correspond to the yellow ESC, backspace, and enter keys on the keyboard. Those who like pure black and gray colors can replace them. The two spare switches can be used when the switch is accidentally damaged. On the other hand, the details are still very intimate.

One-piece key puller, one end can pull out the keycap without damage, and the other end can pull out the shaft body, which is easy and convenient to operate.

The standard Type-C data cable is common to Android phones.

The one in my hand is the Patriot A100 in the black enamel K yellow shaft version. There are also milk coffee color schemes and green shaft versions available. From the perspective of the overall shape and design of the keyboard, the Patriot A100 black enamel K yellow axis dual-mode mechanical keyboard uses orange + gray + black color matching, the shell is an all-black ship shell, and the key layout is designed for 100 keys. Compared with the traditional 104 and 87-key layout, the 100-key not only retains the commonly used function keys, arrow keys and numeric keypad, making it more convenient for daily office work and games, but also in terms of size, it is also closer to the 87-keyboard, taking up less space. Much lower than the 104 keyboard.

After turning the keyboard over, you can see that there are four strips of non-slip rubber and a power switch on the back of the Patriot A100. In the middle is the nameplate of the keyboard, with the brand LOGO and various parameters printed on it.

If it needs to be stored or the wireless mode is not practical for a long time, we can use this independent switch to cut off the power to avoid excessive battery consumption. As for the battery life, the Patriot A100 has a built-in 1200mAh large-capacity lithium battery, which can be used for up to 90 days, and there is no power anxiety at all when using it.

With the two-stage support foot design, the keyboard can be placed in up to three angles, and the rubber anti-slip pad on the surface can ensure the stability of the keyboard.

If you observe carefully, we can see that there is a storage compartment for the 2.4G receiver on the inner side of the keyboard support. You can prevent the receiver from returning to this position when you usually go out or use the wired mode, so you don’t have to worry about the loss of the receiver. up.

The standard Type-C interface supports charging while using. The data cable can be used in common with ordinary Android phones. Even if the battery is out, there is no need to worry about the keyboard not being used.

At the border below the space bar on the keyboard, we can see that the Patriot A100 has four independent indicator lights, which are caps lock, number keypad lock, battery power and charging status indication. You can immediately know the working status of the keyboard just by looking at it.

Using the standard key puller, we can easily replace the keycap and shaft body, and the shaft body is compatible with mainstream tripod shafts.

In terms of the switch body, the Patriot A100 in my hand is equipped with the K yellow switch from Jiuzi Electronics as standard. It has a linear feel, a pressing force of 45gf, a total key stroke of 4.0mm, and a trigger key stroke of 2.0mm. The axis body is suitable for office games. In terms of feel, the smoothness of the K yellow switch is good, and there is no obvious sandy feeling when pressed carefully, and it is still very good for the same price.

In terms of keycaps, the Patriot A100 is equipped with two-color injection molded PBT ball caps. The PBT material feels delicate and not easy to oil. The two-color injection molding process does not need to worry about the raised characters affecting the feel and wear. It is comfortable and durable to use.

In terms of large keys, the feel adjustment of Patriot A100 is also satisfactory, the steel wire sound is not obvious, the edge pressing is basically not jammed, and the whole feel is still very smooth.

After seeing the overall appearance and workmanship of the keyboard, the next step is the gaming experience.

The first is the popular shooting online game "PUBG Mobile", the K-yellow switch of Patriot A100 feels smooth, and the operation is smooth and natural. In terms of delay, even in the intense shooting, there is no delay in movements such as positioning and probes, and the game experience is still very smooth.

In the popular MOBA game "League of Legends", the Patriot A100 also has a good performance. The character's combo can be completed accurately and quickly, and the delay part is also not felt. After the whole game, the hand feeling experience is very refreshing.

In general, the Patriot A100 not only has a simple and attractive appearance and a retro color design, it is pleasing to the eye on the table, but also its 100-key key layout design and wireless dual-mode function can easily meet the needs of games and offices. The design of double-color injection molded PBT ball cap, K yellow switch and full-key hot-swappable design also guarantees the feel and playability. For a dual-mode mechanical keyboard with a price of less than 200 yuan, Patriot A100 does have a very high cost performance, and it is very worth recommending to everyone.