Maotou Evaluation Part 59: Highly Targeted and Precise Design丨Lvlian KU102 Dual-mode Low-axis Mechanical Keyboard Unboxing Evaluation

The current keyboard has become affordable, and with the manufacturer's roll, you can buy a good mechanical keyboard for a few hundred dollars. No matter what shape or hardware solution, you can use it for basic input. The key is whether it can meet your needs. Special needs.

The KU102 just released by Lulian can be regarded as one of the representatives of the fine design of the keyboard. There is no standard product for the compact short switch with a price of less than 300 yuan. This article will show you whether this keyboard is suitable for you. I think it is helpful. Welcome to follow, like and collect Sanlianha.

Before officially opening the box, let me briefly introduce the special features and adaptation environment of this keyboard.

Tucao: I don’t understand what the name KU102 is based on. The normal numbers correspond to the columns, and this keyboard is not 102 keys. . . .

1️⃣ special arrangement

Lulian KU102 is an 80% compact keyboard with 89 keys. Compared with the traditional 87-key layout, the key spacing is more compact. Shorter and shorter.

Compared with the traditional 87-key arrangement, the two extra keys on the Greenlink KU102 are screenshot and emoticon keys. The screenshot key is different from the PrtSc key. It calls the screenshot tool instead of grabbing the global screen, which is quite suitable for chat parties. practical.

In addition, KU102 has an independent Mac mode switching switch, and at the same time, it comes with supplementary keycaps for Mac, which is more conscientious.

2️⃣ custom shaft

Lulian KU102 officially announced that it uses the Goto LP short shaft. After searching, I couldn’t find the specific parameter information of this shaft. In theory, it is a customized version of Goto’s circlip mechanical shaft, because it is not consistent with the official data. superior.

The LP shaft body used by Lulian is not a series, only one type is available, although the official did not say specifically, according to the actual measurement, it is a large paragraph type of tea shaft, but the total stroke is lengthened to 3.5mm, and the trigger pressure is heavy. The actual measurement should still be 50g, the trigger stroke is still 1.2mm, and the second half stroke is relatively long.

3️⃣ Applicable scene

To sum up, Greenlink KU102 is suitable for two scenarios:

The first is the mobile office environment, as you can see from the picture below, the length is about the same as the MBP, and the thickness is not bad, it does not take up space in the bag, it supports wireless connection and prevents the problem of wire entanglement, users who often need to work with a laptop convenient.

The second is chatting and typing madness. The key travel of the short switch is much shorter than that of the conventional MX switch, which can reduce the fatigue caused by long-term continuous input. At the same time, the extra screenshot keys and expression keys are also more practical.

As a dual-mode keyboard with a price within 300 yuan, the packaging of Lulian KU102 is quite unique, and the outsourcing material and structural strength are quite high, which can prevent the damage caused by transportation.

Accessories include keyboard body*1, liquid silicone material Type-C cable*1, cap puller*1 and six Mac supplementary keycaps, which Apple users can replace by themselves.

The overall color scheme of the keyboard adopts a more attractive blue-gray color scheme. The keycaps of special keys are distinguished by dark blue and white, and there is a more eye-catching status indicator light in the upper left corner.

As a compact low-axis keyboard, Lulian KU102 has a smaller design, with a length, width and height of 323.1*116.7*mm. You can see the comparison with the Macbook in the figure below.

In terms of ergonomics, the KU102 does not use an independent adjustable foot support, but a 6° pad design for the top of the bottom case, and cooperates with the thin keycaps of the above-mentioned OEMs to ensure portability and improve the Entering comfort.

In addition to the main keypad, Greenlink KU102 has a physical switch on the top, which can be turned on by toggling the selection system in the wireless state. The built-in battery capacity is not large, only 1800 mAh. 150 hours theoretical battery life.

In addition to supporting Windows and Mac systems, Linux and Android are also free to use. There is a Type-C port on the side of the switch for direct connection + charging. There is no problem with my own aviation plug-in test.

The PCB of Lulian KU102 has a patch lamp design. Currently, only monochromatic white light is available, which is definitely enough for nighttime use.

Since the shading powder is relatively thick, the actual contact feeling of this set of keycaps is relatively smooth, and it is not dazzling when used. I personally like this type of keycaps, but it is a bit greasy after using it. I can only say that there are gains and losses. Now The keycaps are also cheap, so it’s not a big problem to buy a set for yourself.

In addition to the fixed function keys on the right, press and hold Fn + fixed keys to adjust the brightness of the display, switch software windows and other functions. There are graphical labels on the keycaps, and you can know the corresponding functions of the combination keys without reading the manual.

As mentioned above on the switch body, the high-specification LP switch body is used, and the type is a tea switch with a larger trigger weight. What is more surprising is that the satellite switch is used at this price, and the feel is slightly larger than some. The low-axis keyboard with a balance bar is too comfortable.

I need to remind everyone that the LP switch body uses a dust-proof cross-axis. When changing the keycaps, it is best to ask the customer service whether it is compatible, otherwise there may be embarrassment of bursting chrysanthemums.

Choosing the high-tech solution means a good feel and cost-effectiveness, but it is inevitable that the ancestral spring sound, both the main key and the large key, there is a live video below, friends who are more concerned about the quiet environment consider it for themselves.

Tested the connection with the Macbook, long press the Fn+Q key to search for the notebook, click on the connection and follow the system prompts to enter the identification to complete the pairing, the stability is still good, the mobile keyboard within five square meters did not appear to be disconnected.

The actual measurement of the screenshot key can take effect correctly, and in the browser state, it triggers to save the webpage.

Then test the function of the Fn key combination, and the functions of mute, volume adjustment and song switching are also correct and effective, and Apple users can start with peace of mind.

A keyboard review without a live record is incomplete, here is a real shot for your reference.

List the relevant equipment, if you are interested, you can take a look.

1️⃣ Lulian KU102 dual-mode mechanical keyboard

Introduction: This article is an evaluation product, so I won't repeat it.

2️⃣ Lvlian Lightning π fast charging head

Introduction: Notebook users are advised to bring a Lightning π Kuai at hand, which is nearly a quarter smaller than the 140W head sold by Apple, and it has folding pins, which is easy to put in the bag, does not take up space and does not scratch items. The actual measurement charges MacbookPro and Redmi K20Pro at the same time (double C), and the phone is almost fully charged in less than 10 minutes, and it is only slightly warm to the touch.

3️⃣ Lvlian MU001 dual-mode mouse

Introduction: If you choose a low-axis keyboard, you must like thinner peripherals. You can consider the MU001 currently on sale in Greenlink. The size is 109*62*30mm, which is not stressful to put in the bag. It also supports Bluetooth and 2.4G connections. , The theoretical battery life of a single AA battery can last for 12 months, which is very good for office use.

Summarize for friends who have pulled to the end:

Environmental adaptation, Greenlink KU102 is an 89-key compact low-axis keyboard with 80% configuration. There is currently no competing product of the same type at the same price. It is more targeted and suitable for notebook users with mobile office needs. The screenshot key and expression key Also more creative.

For the hardware solution, the shaft body uses the high-tech LP custom-made short shaft (circlip structure), and the structure is a brown shaft with a large paragraph. Since the 3.5mm short thread is here, it can not only retain the trigger feeling of the paragraph, but also reduce the continuous input. Fatigue, the big key is the satellite axis.

The actual shortcomings, the biggest problem is the ancestral spring sound of Goto. In addition, there are no additional functions such as RGB lights and custom drivers. Considering the price of 300 yuan, you really can’t ask for too much.

Generally speaking, if you want to buy a low-priced short-axis keyboard, Lulian KU102 is a good choice.