Redmi new product debut? Miwu is also working hard, customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 98 and 83 experience

March 2023 is very exciting. Qualcomm Snapdragon has just released the Snapdragon 7+ chip, and Redmi has a new product coming soon. It is said that the first launch is equipped with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 chip. What I didn't expect is that Miwu has also developed a ruthless technology. It released BlackIO 98 last year. Its appearance is very amazing, so it has received the attention of many netizens. The pictures are even more beautiful. Therefore, Miwu has launched a more compact customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 83 series. I really love the dark design style and colorful RGB. Whether it is daily office work or casual games, it is said that BlackIO 83 and 98 They are all very competent, I immediately bought these two keyboards, and then I will talk to you about my experience.

Exterior

The outer packaging of Miwu's customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 98 and 83 adopts a pure black design, corresponding to the theme of the keyboard - night elves. The logo and keyboard name of Miwu are printed in the middle, and the overall style is very simple and mysterious.

From the perspective of the outer packaging of the two, the 83 configuration is only a little smaller, so the difference between the two is not very big. I will focus on the 98 as the main display.

Open the package, inside contains:

1. Keyboard Body*1

2. 2.4G Receiver*1

3. 1.2m long Type-C charging data cable*1

4. key puller*1

5. Puller*1

6. Spare keycaps*6

7. Instructions for use and guidelines for use*1

Miwu’s customized mechanical keyboards BlackIO 98 and 83 are mainly designed in the dark style. Compared with the 104-key layout, the 98-key layout is shorter, but the key keypad is not removed, while the 83 layout is smaller. For the keyboard, the overall layout will be more compact, and the size is also maintained better.

Thanks to the optimized function buttons, under the premise of ensuring practicality, it can effectively save desktop space, and the weight is controlled at 1140g. This weight is actually not very light, but if you work on the desktop for a long time, the effect will be very good. .

The mysterious appearance of Miwu’s customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 98 and 83 also highlights the sense of technology. The keycaps of this product use black crystal keycaps. The crystal transparent keycaps of the keyboard, and the engraved characters have been specially customized. , The arrow keys are also made of electroplated metal, which is very high-grade in terms of appearance and texture.

This is the first time I have seen this kind of keycap, and the transparent keycap really feels very light.

This keyboard keyboard has several outstanding features:

1. Open source customization, support QMK open source firmware development.

2. Support VIA key change.

3. Support three-mode link, that is, wired, bluetooth, 2.4G.

4. All-silicone closed structure effectively reduces percussion noise.

5. The Gasket structure creates a Q bomb percussion feel.

6. RGB full-color lighting effect, 48-bit RGB mixed color is more delicate.

7. It supports hot swapping, and the shaft body can be changed at will.

8. South-facing lighting, the backlight effect is more transparent.

Experience

Most of the mechanical keyboards will make sound in daily use and affect the surrounding people, but Miwu customized mechanical keyboard Miwu customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 98 and 83 are equipped with a Gasket structure as a whole, and the full silicone sealing design makes this The percussion feel of the product has been improved to a certain extent, and the clear advantages it brings are pure sound and soft touch. In the case of long-term text entry during office hours, the percussion feel of Q bombs does not feel tired, and there is also that sense of paragraph. It is very comfortable, and it feels more neat during the game, and the number key area can improve the efficiency of number input. This design makes typing efficient and enjoyable.

Miwu’s customized mechanical keyboards BlackIO 98 and 83 adopt a hot-swappable and replaceable switch design, with Kaihua’s MX jellyfish switch built in. The percussion and light transmission are quite ideal, and the hand feel is relatively silky. Slippery, even silkier than BOX CREAM made of POM.

In addition, the keyboard supports full-key hot-swapping, which is convenient for players to replace their favorite switches according to different usage environments. For example, there are still many switches for typing, office, and game entertainment.

At the same time, this Miwu customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 98 and 83 is also a three-mode wireless keyboard. Through the 2.4G receiver above the keyboard, Bluetooth and type-c data cable, it can connect to multiple devices at the same time. three channels. It also thoughtfully hides the wireless 2.4G USB module on the top of the keyboard, avoiding loss and convenient for carrying and long-term storage when going out.

The texture of the bottom of the keyboard is also quite good. The non-slip feet can place the product on the table smoothly. The adjustable three-stage bracket can adjust different keyboard angles according to the player's own needs to obtain a more ideal experience.

Miwu's customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 98 and 83 are equipped with a built-in 4000mA lithium battery, which almost reaches the capacity of a mobile phone, and supports charging while using in wired mode, so we hardly have to worry about running out of power when using this keyboard question.

The battery can provide nearly 200 hours of battery life. For players who like lighting effects, it is recommended to use a stable power supply in wired mode to experience it. Therefore, from the perspective of the battery life of the overall product, it is definitely enough for daily use.

Regarding the lighting effect, because Miwu’s customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 98 and 83 are equipped with a transparent PC material and a transparent jellyfish shaft, its 48-bit RGB backlight and light mixing are more delicate. lighting effects.

The light transmittance of the bending part of the keycap is different due to different thicknesses, which makes the entire shape of the keycap outlined by the light.

BlackIO 98 and 83 support full-color RGB backlight, with 43 kinds of lighting effects by default, and DIY lighting effects can also be driven by VIA.

Miwu's customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 98 and 83 support QMK open source firmware and VIA open source software, which can realize highly customized content, such as adding Bluetooth to the keyboard, adding screens, knobs, modifying the keyboard keys, and programming by yourself. In terms of configurable graphical interface, it also improves the player's geek exploration spirit and the interactive sense of communication in the circle, so that everyone can interact in learning, gain more experience in open source interactive communication, and make the product more usable. In short, you can make your own keyboard without needing to swipe the layout, which is the biggest benefit of customization.

Summarize

In general, Miwu’s customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 98 is more suitable for diverse needs such as games, while the 83 configuration is more suitable for table use, code words, lightweight use and carrying out, which can save desktop space to the greatest extent. It also retains the importance of the number keys for daily office work to ensure the player's experience. The whole machine's dark and crystal transparent keycaps perfectly meet, and with RGB backlight, the visual impression is very good.

In addition, it also supports Bluetooth + 2.4G + wired three-mode, which can adapt to the use of multiple scenarios. Finally, full-key hot-swapping and support for the development of QMK open source firmware and VIA driver software configuration give DIY players more ways to play. Therefore, I think the combination of Miwu's customized mechanical keyboard BlackIO 98 and 83 is still worth buying!