Novelty and Fun Research Institute Chapter 99: The mass production of Gasket depends on Dareu! Super cost-effective work - Dareu A81 three-mode mechanical keyboard evaluation!

[Foreword] In fact, the PO owner has been in touch with Dareu keyboards since college. I have to say that Dareu can be said to be a winner in terms of functional experience and cost performance, and Dareu keyboards are also very friendly to users who like DIY. A lot of new products have been launched that support changing keys and shafts. PO owners also took advantage of the event recently to start with Dareu’s A81 three-mode mechanical keyboard. How about the actual use experience? The following PO owner will share with you immediately~~

This is the three-mode version of A81 for PO owners. In addition to the three-mode version, A81 also has a wired version, which can meet the needs of different consumers. The silver packaging design is very IN. The A81 three-mode version has sky axis V3 and purple gold axis Pro axis body. Optional, there will also be a corresponding label on the outer packaging.

The back of the outer package is the main relevant information of the keyboard.

Flip the cover and you can see that the outer packaging adopts a double-layer structure, which strengthens the protection of the keyboard, and also comes with a keyboard dust cover.

This time I started with the Frost Blue color scheme. The keyboard is fresh and simple. The keycap design with different brightness also makes the keyboard texture more layered. The product provides a full set of keyboard accessories. 2-in-1 key puller.

The A81 three-mode mechanical keyboard adopts 75% configuration. Although it is compact, it also retains the layout of the F area and the arrow keys, so that users can also have an efficient key experience in design, game and other usage scenarios. The size of the keyboard is only 328*150*44mm, which can Reserve more space for the office desktop, weighs about 1084g, and has a certain sense of weight when held in one hand.

The on/off key is set in the upper left corner of the keyboard, and the fit large key is designed to switch smoothly, and the indicator light is set next to the direction key, so that the switch can be completed quickly without moving the keyboard.

There is a detachable decorative strip at the back of the keyboard, and users can make DIY modifications according to their preferences. In addition to the Type-C wired interface, there is also a WIN/MAC system switching key, which is perfectly compatible with different operating system devices.

This time Dareu designed the 2.4G receiver storage compartment on the right side of the A81's fuselage, which is also convenient to take and store.

There are silicone non-slip pads on the bottom of the keyboard, but because the keyboard is designed with an ergonomic tilt angle, there is no kick design.

The engraved texture at the bottom also adds to the detailed texture of the keyboard.

Although Dareu’s A81 mechanical keyboard is not expensive, it is very powerful in terms of user experience and product optimization. In addition to supporting 2.4G+Bluetooth+wired three-mode connection and full-key hot-swappable, it also adopts an innovative structure. Elastic arm Gasket structure, Gasket can also be called a gasket structure, the biggest feature of the Gasket structure is that there are gaskets around the positioning plate as a cushioning layer for the bottom shell and the top shell, and the positioning plate is often made of softer elastic materials , such as PC plastic material, etc.

Because there are no screws inside the structure, it can provide a more consistent feel, but the fixing between the upper and lower shells and the positioning plate requires higher precision, so the Gasket structure will be more expensive than the hull and other structures, so like Dahl There are not many brands like You that can control the price while mass producing. You can take a look at the internal structure of the A81 through the exploded diagram below.

The axis body of this A81 three-mode mechanical keyboard purchased by the PO master is the sky axis V3. The sky axis is one of Dareu’s famous custom-made linear axes. The trigger pressure is 40±3gf, the total stroke is 4.0±0.3mm, and the fence type axis is adopted. The core design reduces the possibility of dust or liquid entering the shaft and increases the stability of pressing. The shaft body is pre-lubricated, and the gold-plated spring also greatly improves the smoothness of the feel. And this time the A81 adopts two newer switches, Sky Switch V3 and Zijin Switch Pro, which can be said to be full of sincerity.

Overall, the A81’s elastic arm Gasket structure + built-in double-layer padding + sky axis V3 gives users a soft, elastic and smooth hand feeling, stable and quiet pressing without noise, especially suitable for long-term office and typing needs.

Of course, some consumers may prefer DIY keyboards. The A81 three-mode mechanical keyboard is almost compatible with 99% of the mechanical switches on the market. Users can change various mechanical switches independently, which is more playable.

The A81 three-mode mechanical keyboard uses the original height PBT two-color keycaps. The cost of PBT material keycaps is much higher than that of ordinary ABS material keycaps, but the advantage is that the keycaps feel dry and delicate, and it is not easy to oil up after long-term use. With the look and feel of using and typing, Dareu also comes with different-colored keycaps for several commonly used keys to increase DIY playability.

The 75% arrangement frees up desktop space, which is very suitable for office spaces with small operating areas.

Since it supports Bluetooth/Type-C wired/2.4G three connection modes, users can connect the keyboard according to their daily needs. PO owners use the keyboard mainly for office typing, so they are used to connecting to 2.4G, plug and play, and there is no wire. bondage.

Of course, sometimes you use multiple screens for office work, and it is also very convenient to pair codes in Bluetooth mode. Turn the paddle on the left side of the keyboard to the [BT] Bluetooth switch, and press and hold the [Fn] + [Q] key combination for 3 seconds to complete device pairing.

Switching devices to type is also responsive.

The full-key no-reverse design does not conflict with each other even if you press various key combinations at the same time.

In addition, I have to say that the frost blue color scheme of A81 looks very small and fresh, but at night when the RGB lighting is turned on and the ambient light is turned on, the atmosphere of the desktop is instantly full. There are as many as 7 lighting modes to shoot short videos as the background is also very good.

Some users may worry that the keyboard with RGB lighting effects may have a short board in terms of battery life, but for the Dareu A81, there is no need to worry. The keyboard has a built-in 4000mAh lithium battery, which can be used for about 7 days in the light-on mode. The battery life can last up to 45 days in the state, and the keyboard has added a smart sleep function. If you don’t press the keyboard for a period of time, the RGB lights will automatically turn off.

Generally speaking, when PO owners choose mechanical keyboards, they mainly look at the appearance of the keyboard and whether it is quiet enough. Daryou’s A81 Frost Blue three-mode mechanical keyboard is undoubtedly very suitable, and the soft and smooth pressing feeling is also very easy to use. Hand, it would be even better if you can reduce the weight of the keyboard, but the price of 499 yuan is still very fragrant~~~

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