The continuation of the classic feel, the blessing of the Gasket structure, Dareu A98 Youth Edition three-mode mechanical keyboard

When it comes to the popular mechanical keyboards with Gasket structure, Dareu’s A98 and A98 Pro must be on the list. Both the appearance and the feel of the products have left a deep impression on users. Now the A98 family has launched a new product - A98 Youth Edition. As the name suggests, some features are castrated on the basis of the standard version, and at the same time, it is more cost-effective in terms of price. I have also experienced this product for a while recently. Although it is called the youth version, the actual performance is not much worse than the standard version.

Putting aside the boring unpacking link, let's look at the product directly. The one in my hand is the sunset color scheme. The three color schemes tend to be warm yellow, just like the sky reflected by the setting sun.

Dareu A98 Youth Edition uses a 98% arrangement layout, the overall button layout is relatively compact, and a narrow frame design is used, which saves 20% of the standard 104 arrangement space. That is, the small digital area is reserved, office efficiency is improved, and desktop space is saved.

The shell of the keyboard is made of ABS material, which feels slightly frosted and delicate to the touch. The keycap is made of two-color PBT, which feels dry to the touch. It will not be oiled after long-term use, and it can be washed even if it is dirty.

The keyboard design uses MDA keycaps of 5 different heights, which are ergonomically designed, suitable for long-term text input, and the experience is more comfortable. In order to improve work efficiency, Dareu A98 Youth Edition also supports multiple sets of shortcut keys, through the Fn+F keypad, you can achieve brightness, volume and other operations. Since the keyboard does not indicate the specific key functions, you need to refer to the manual to get used to it when using it.

Dareu A98 Youth Edition supports three-mode connection, which are wired mode, 2.4G mode and Bluetooth mode. The layout on the side of the keyboard is also very user-friendly. For example, the 2.4G receiver uses a hidden design and is stored on the right side of the keyboard. On the left is a three-speed toggle switch, which can easily switch between the three modes.

The back of the keyboard is also comprehensive. The wired connection is designed with a three-way outlet design. Users can place the keyboard at any position according to their needs. There are as many as 6 foot pads, which greatly increase the anti-slip performance of the keyboard. Even with intense operations, the keyboard is still stable. The two-stage foot support is also more convenient to adjust to the most comfortable angle when using it.

As for the axis body, mine is a linear dream axis. The trigger force is 40±10gf, the trigger stroke is 2.0±0.4mm, the life span is up to 50 million times, the touch is crisp, straight up and down, and the response is fast. The keyboard supports hot swapping and is compatible with 99% of 3PIN and 5PIN mechanical switches on the market. If you like DIY, you can create your own exclusive three-touch keyboard.

The interior of the keyboard uses the Gasket structure design. Although it is called the Youth Edition, there are a lot of internal materials, including positioning boards, silicone sleeves, EPDM rubber, silicone pads, and so on. The blessing of double noise-cancelling filling makes it have a good noise-cancellation effect, and you don’t have to worry about “disturbing the people” due to excessive noise like traditional mechanical keyboards when you tap wildly during the game. In terms of feel, it is soft and elastic, and has a high degree of consistency. It can be said that both long-term codewords and games are good choices.

As a youth version of the three-mode keyboard, the RGB lighting effect is not castrated. When we play games at night, with the keyboard lighting effect, the sense of ritual and atmosphere will be instantly full.

In terms of battery life, it still has a built-in 4000mAh battery. According to official data, the battery life can last up to one month when the lights are turned off, and it can also be used for 6 days when the lights are turned on. I am personally very satisfied with this performance.

In general, as a three-mode mechanical keyboard priced at 499 yuan, Dareu A98 Youth Edition still retains complete core functions. The Gasket structure ensures a good sound-absorbing effect and a unified cotton-elastic feel. Three connection methods, as well as RGB lighting effects, ensure rich usage scenarios. 4000 mAh large battery, the actual battery life performance is unexpected. If you want a cost-effective three-mode Gasket mechanical keyboard, Dareu A98 Youth Edition is really worth considering.