Speaking of mechanical keyboards before, I always saw everyone discussing various foreign brands, but now the rise of domestic brands has indeed brought us many amazing works. Among these works, in terms of cuteness, I think Lofree Luofei must be the well-deserved number one. As one of Luo Fei's representative works, Xiaoqiao series, is it just for appearance?

Customization has always been a very mysterious existence in mechanical keyboards, and it is precisely because of the existence of customization that users can have a keyboard that is exclusive to them. But for mass users, the threshold for customization is obviously too high. However, in the small program Luo Fei builds, you can realize online customization, build the keyboard body, shaft body, keycap, etc. at will, and you can also preview the final effect, which is really great It lowers the threshold and is very friendly to ordinary users.

Through the selection in the applet, I finally determined the configuration of this Lofree 68: cement gray shell, Jiadalong G yellow shaft body, summer invasion plan keycap. When I received the product, I was quite surprised. The fuselage, switch body, and keycap I chose were packaged separately, which meant that I had to assemble it myself, which was too ceremonial.

In fact, the whole installation process is very easy. You only need to insert the shafts one by one on the shaft seat of the PCB board, and then install the keycaps one by one, and you're done. I think Lofree gives users a sense of participation in this way, and completes the familiarization process with this keyboard during the installation process.

After completing the installation, you can see that the appearance of this Lofree 68 is indeed very high. From its appearance, it is not difficult to see why the official name is Xiaoqiao. From the side, we can clearly see that it has an upward curvature, which is also ergonomically designed.

Judging from the actual use experience, it is precisely because of the small curvature that the fingers and wrists are more comfortable and less prone to fatigue. It is indeed very helpful for friends who need to use the keyboard for a long time to study and work.

When you see the bottom of the keyboard, you will find that its shape is also quite interesting. The design of the front half cylinder can play the role of a foot support. But its function is far more than that simple. In fact, it is the battery compartment and 2.4GHz receiver storage compartment of Lofree Lofree Xiaoqiao 68. After sliding it open, put the three AA batteries that come with it into it and it can be used.

Although the overall size of the Lofree 68 is very small, its functions are still very comprehensive. As a three-mode keyboard, it supports Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and wired connection methods. It is more convenient for daily use. Bluetooth can be easily connected with laptops, tablets, mobile phones and other devices; For scenarios with lower latency requirements, such as connecting to a desktop computer to play games, the wired function is actually used very little. After all, the latency of the first two is almost imperceptible.

As a mechanical keyboard, we still have to talk about the typing feel of Lofree 68. As mentioned above, its shape can actually bring a certain degree of comfort, and now I want to share with you the feel of the Jiadalong G yellow shaft body selected this time.

Friends who are familiar with mechanical keyboards will definitely be familiar with this switch. As one of the masterpieces of Jiadalong Volkswagen series, its reputation and strength are still very guaranteed. From the actual use experience, compared with the cherry red switch in my hand, Jiadalong G yellow will have a slightly heavier feel. Compared with the cherry red switch, it will be quieter, but compared with my own silent red switch, the sound will be slightly. bigger. If you also like a slightly heavier typing feel and are used to a lighter typing sound, this switch is more suitable for you.

The Summer Invasion Project keyboard I chose this time is not only good in appearance, but also made of PBT material. It will not oil up after a long time of use, and its service life will be greatly improved, and its appearance will not increase with time. And lower.

Although the overall style of this keycap is cartoonish and colorful, it doesn't feel too fancy in actual use. Because it uses a gradient color design in the number keys and letter key areas, without cartoon patterns. This design is paired with summer-style cartoon patterns on the keycaps on both sides, which is not only good-looking, but also very easy to identify.

Judging from the use these days, the cement gray shell, Jiadalong G yellow shaft body, and summer invasion plan keycap Lofree Luofei Xiaoqiao 68 I chose are indeed a combination of high appearance and excellent feel. And it allows every user to feel the charm of customization in a simple way, which I think is great. If you also want another customized keyboard, maybe it can really meet your needs.

The biggest advantage of the ergonomic keyboard is that it can reduce the damage to the wrist and can effectively prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. Because the traditional keyboard cannot allow our wrists and fingers to be stretched naturally, after a long time, the force point of the hand will obviously feel sore, that is, "keyboard player".

Compared with the traditional membrane keyboard, the mechanical keyboard will get a tough and clear feedback, which can give people a greater sense of satisfaction. The key travel is longer, the feel is better, and the typing is more refreshing, which is why I replaced the mechanical keyboard.

The keyboards currently on the market are either ergonomic keyboards or mechanical keyboards, and products that combine the two are very rare. Searching for ergonomic mechanical keyboards on Mobao and Modong, there are few options visible to the naked eye. Those who focus on mechanics have no engineering, and those who focus on engineering have no mechanics!

As an office worker, I have to work in front of the computer for more than 10 hours a day, and I have always wanted to replace an engineering keyboard to protect my wrist. After comparison and purchase, I bought this X-Bows Lite ergonomic mechanical keyboard. You can not only have the health protection brought by the engineering keyboard, but also experience the thrill of the mechanical keyboard "click", kill two birds with one stone! ! !

The extremely simple white packaging should be the most concise packaging method I have ever seen.

The front is the X-Bows logo, and the back is the product configuration and main features description, including basic information such as size and weight and product features (aluminum alloy substrate, 16 million-color full-color RGB lights, etc.). All instructions are described in English, mainly in the European and American markets, including product certification is also in the European and American regions (CE, FCC).

There is a small dot on the side to mark the feature of this product: green shaft. X-Bows Lite provides four shafts: tea, red, black, and blue. There is no difference in price between the four shafts, and you can choose according to your personal preference. I personally prefer the green axis version (I like the sound better).

The package is also relatively simple, a three-piece set of keyboard body, A-C data cable, key puller, and an instruction manual.

The product manual is printed on a piece of A5 white coated paper. The front and back sides contain instructions in Chinese and English, which briefly introduces the purpose of the Fn combination key. For me, the most important thing is the shortcut keys for lighting effect control. Other shortcut keys are basically not used, and the learning cost is not high.

It is worth mentioning that the X-Bows Lite manual shows that it only supports Windows systems, but the official driver files have both Windows and Mac versions. I found a Macbook to test it. X-Bows Lite supports Mac systems. Friends who use Macbook every day can start with peace of mind.

The keyboard layout is unique, and the first impression is that it is full of personality. It adopts an inverted "V"-shaped design style to distinguish between left and right areas.

The surface of the button presents the effect of black and bright and frosted at the same time, and the visual and tactile senses are satisfied at the same time. The overall color is black, which is different from the colorful and colorful styles of many mechanical keyboards. It is low-key enough for office use.

The central position of the keyboard is the iconic inverted "V", which is both a sign and a main light, dividing the left and right hand operation areas.

The keyboard base is a substrate made of aluminum alloy, which is firm and heavy, and feels full of texture after being picked up. Silicone non-slip strips on the four corners of the bottom and folding feet are no different from other keyboards.

I started with the green axis version, with a total stroke of 4mm and a trigger stroke of 2.3mm. The feedback received by the finger is better when tapping.

On the left rear of the fuselage, there is a Type-C interface. X-Bows Lite does not support wireless solutions, and must be connected to the PC through a data cable. X-Bows Lite adopts the design idea of ​​separating the keys and wires, and with the nylon braided data cable, there is no need to worry about the damage of the connecting wires causing the keyboard to be completely broken.

The keycap can be easily removed through the key puller, and friends who like DIY can replace the keycap according to their own needs. X-Bows Lite uses Jiadalong high-quality mechanical shaft body, with a lifespan of up to 50 million times, and there is basically no possibility of wear and tear.

86-key design, with obvious left and right partitions, and some commonly used function keys are designed with multiple (Shift × 3, Ctrl × 3, Alt × 2, Enter × 2, Space × 2, Backspace × 2), the left and right hands do not need to deviate from the commonly used areas. Typing can be done. Like a traditional keyboard, the commonly used keys such as the backspace key and the Enter key are on the right side of the keyboard, and the right wrist twists and turns, which will cause "carpal tunnel syndrome" in the long run.

In the first day of junior high school, most people will feel uncomfortable with the layout of X-Bows Lite. I got used to it for about 2 days, and now I have realized fast touch typing, which has no effect on work efficiency. The most difficult thing for me to adapt to is the buttons "Z, X, C, V, B" in the lower left corner, and I often press the wrong buttons at first.

Why use such a unique keyboard layout? The X-Bows patented ergonomic keyboard layout design conforms to the natural angle of the wrist, allowing keyboard operations to be performed in a natural and comfortable state, effectively relieving hand joint fatigue, and reducing the pressure on the fingers and wrist tendon tissue caused by the keyboard. To the minimum, imperceptibly prevent or improve bowl syndrome. As shown in the picture below (traditional keyboards cause wrist bending):

X-Bows Lite has 16 backlight modes, which can be quickly switched through "Fn + ", and brightness and frequency can be adjusted through "Fn + ↑↓←→". You can choose your favorite lighting effect, or turn off the lighting effect. Let me show you the lighting effects and switching effects:

X-Bows Lite can be used without a driver (after connecting to a PC, the system will automatically adapt the driver, no separate installation is required). For game lovers, the official also provides a dedicated driver, which can be downloaded on the Google hard disk, and supports Windows and Mac systems.

After downloading the dedicated driver, you can redefine the function of each button and set the dynamic lighting effect. It also supports macro recording function, which is convenient for one-key triggering. For me, as far as the office code word is used, it is also compatible with the scene of switching to the notebook keyboard for daily meetings. It is not recommended to redefine the keyboard function to avoid switching back and forth and causing trouble.

X-Bows Lite engineering mechanical keyboard, supports Windows + Mac dual system, non-inductive connection and use, no cumbersome steps, easy to use. The perfect collision of ergonomic keyboard and mechanical keyboard, double satisfaction. With cool lighting and crisp and pleasant sound feedback, you are the most beautiful boy in the company. The price of the product is 399 yuan, and the entry threshold is low. It is worth recommending to try.

The unique keyboard layout takes some getting used to. In addition, it only supports wired connections, and the desktop cannot be wirelessly clean. I hope that there will be receivers or Bluetooth versions on the line in the future.

Alright, that's all for today's sharing, friends who like it, go and experience it!

In this era of rapid Internet development, the computer peripheral market is also full of flowers. In order to enhance and ensure the brand image, major brands are also showing their talents in the promotion and research and development of their own products. More improvements have been made in other aspects.

Some time ago, I fell in love with Dareu’s A81 three-mode mechanical keyboard. I learned about it on the Internet. I saw that the netizens all rated it very good, so I decided to start it. Next, I will share my personal experience.

This is the family portrait of the keyboard after unpacking. The accessories include the keyboard body, data cable, key remover, manual and 6 bonus keycaps.

First of all, in terms of appearance, Dareu A81 has done a very good job in design, with simple and smooth lines, beautiful appearance, ergonomic slightly inclined design, 81-key simplified and compact key layout, which is more compact and portable than the full keyboard, and the color matching is white and blue. The small and fresh style of assembly, the overall design is simple and fashionable, and the shape is clean and neat. There are two kinds of color options, which are very in line with the aesthetic standards of young people who pursue simple personality. It can basically meet the desktop matching needs of most users.

Miandaryou A81 keyboard adopts PBT material two-color keycap and elastic arm gasket structure, reflecting the ultimate feel and feedback. The switch body adopts the purple gold switch Pro similar to the tea switch, which can be hot-swapped with the full-key switch body. The key force is moderate, and the touch is soft and delicate. When pressed, it feels very clear. It does not have the soft feeling of ordinary membrane keyboards. Very comfortable and very responsive. PBT material keycaps are durable and non-greasy, very suitable for long-time gamers or long-time codeword users.

Dareu A81 keyboard has RGB backlight, which can present an immersive atmosphere. You can customize the backlight of the keyboard according to your personal preferences, forming a variety of light effect modes such as colorful indicator lights, breathing lights, and streamer effects. Add a touch of excitement and cool vibes to work or play.

The keyboard also supports full-key non-conflict technology, which is difficult for traditional membrane keyboards to meet such operations, especially in games where complex key combinations can be operated smoothly and freely, which effectively shortens the keyboard response time when playing games and makes it easier for users Happy to operate.

The Dareu A81 keyboard adopts a multi-layer sound-absorbing structural panel design of interlayer sound-absorbing silicone and Poron cotton + elastic arm + silicone sleeve + silicone, which effectively increases the soft-contact force, bringing soft elastic feel and quieter to use use experience. Even if you stay up late at night to play codeword games, it will not affect other people's rest.

The Dareu A81 keyboard supports three connection modes: Bluetooth, 2.4G wireless receiver and Type-C cable. The keyboard is compatible with mainstream Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android and other systems. The three modes can be switched between different devices at will, which can easily meet the needs of most devices at home and make the use of the keyboard more convenient.

In terms of battery life, Dareu A81 has a built-in 4000mAh lithium battery, which can last up to 45 days with the help of the smart sleep function and the combination key to turn off the light effect, and can also last for 7 days when the light effect is turned on. Of course, this data also depends on everyone. The usage habits are appropriately added and subtracted, and the battery life performance is still very good.

Generally speaking, this Dareu A81 three-mode mechanical keyboard performs quite well in terms of appearance, feel, quality, performance and other aspects. Its a large number of characteristic designs can bring gamers a better and smoother gaming experience, and it is very suitable for most users such as e-sports enthusiasts and office workers. Friends in need are still worth knowing.

In recent years, low-profile mechanical keyboards have become all the rage, and lazy people have found remarkable comfort, in that design.

The key difference between traditional and low-profile mechanical keyboards lies in the height of the keys and the critical switches. Traditional mechanical keyboards have taller keys, while low-profile mechanical keyboards feature shorter key travel and thinner profiles. With many OEM low-profile mechanical keyboards available, it's important to understand your specific needs to select the most suitable option.

This article will give you the factors you need to check when selecting a low-profile mechanical keyboard to ensure you get one matching your typing style, preferences, and work habits.

Understanding Your Needs

The first thing you should do to get a low-profile mechanical keyboard is assess your needs in terms of individual preferences and typing habits.

Different users have different requirements, and something which may work for one person may not work for another. so, consider these questions:

● Do you type quickly or prefer a slower, more deliberate typing pace?

● Are ergonomics a top priority, especially if you type for extended periods?

● Do you need a portable keyboard for work on the go, or will it remain stationary on your desk?

Depending on these factors, you should be able to identify the functions that should be included in a low-profile mechanical keyboard.

Key Switch Types

Choosing a low-profile mechanical keyboard is not easy, as selecting one’s key switch type is one of the most significant choices you will have to make.

Although mechanical keyboards come with various features, the distinct feature is their switches. We can divide these into these groups:

1. Linear Switches: These switches provide a smooth keystroke with no tactile bump or audible click. They have been built for those who want everything fast and are thus used a lot for gaming. Users who love the feeling of typing may miss this feature as it may sometimes be lacking.

2. Tactile Switches: Users can feel whenever a button is pressed, and the actuator moves past a button with tactile feedback. This is especially useful as most typists still want their hands to feel some activity without the clickety-click of these switches. It’s as good as having both speed and accuracy, such that they are usable everywhere.

3. Clicky Switches: include tactile feedback and a click sound whenever a button is pressed. Some people love knitting mechanical keyboards to the extent that such keyboards become an addiction fraud because silly clicks can be overly straining in an almost noiseless place.

The best switch type depends on the typing style and the user’s environment. It’s common to find many low-profile mechanical keyboard manufacturers providing different keyboards with diverse switches since one or more have to work well for everyone.

Keyboard Layout and Design

Despite finding a quality low-profile mechanical keyboard, layout and design still need to be considered. The layout is concerned with the way keys are disposed of on the board, and there are several standard options:

● QWERTY: This is the most used and distributed type of keyboard layout that is most used by English speaking countries.

● ANSI: Quite common in the United States, this keyboard layout features a slightly smaller Enter key, facing horizontally.

● ISO: Common among most European countries, this keyboard features a larger Enter key and a slightly different placement of some keys.

Besides the layout, the keyboard's design also brings forth issues of comfort and usability. Most low-profile mechanical keyboards are designed with ergonomic considerations and hence have thin constructions to minimize the strain on the wrist.

For instance, keyboards with different tilt angles and removable wrist supports can be used during long hours of synthesis for such users regardless of the purpose of use.

OEM low-profile mechanical keyboards are designed to be portable without compromising on quality, making them an excellent choice for users who need to work on the go.

Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard Options

When you seek the best low-profile mechanical keyboard, you will find some bestsellers with different characteristics and complexities in the market. Some are shown in this table:

For users seeking custom solutions, companies like KEYCEO, a low-profile mechanical keyboards manufacturer, offer customizable mechanical keyboards tailored to specific needs.

Their Ultrathin Mechanical Keyboards are a prime example of combining portability and performance, designed with user comfort and convenience in mind. You can explore the range of options on their website.

Additional Features to Consider

Besides layout, design, and switch type, other aspects may help you make a final decision:

● Backlighting: RGB is an eye-catching feature that comes with keyboards and provides an original style and enables users to configure the keyboard to be conducive while working in the dark.

● Wireless Connectivity: Suppliers of low-profile mechanical keyboards are expected to offer wireless keyboard types. Users can thus be more flexible on how and where to work.

● Macro Keys: These are primarily programmable keys that can be customized to perform various functions. Such keys always come in handy for gamers or professionals who frequently make similar commands.

Keyboards like those offered by KEYCEO also include provisions for wireless connectivity enabling the users to operate more conveniently while in the run.

The keyboards prioritize durability so that the mechanical keys do not become unclickable even after several uses.

Conclusion

When purchasing a low-profile mechanical keyboard a user’s typing needs and style must be clear starting by key switch type through layout to the addition of other features.

For those who want a compact offer or a keyboard with some particular physical characteristic, there are some offerable solutions from leading manufacturers such as KEYCEO.

For those looking for a balance between portability, performance, and comfort, KEYCEO's Ultrathin Mechanical Keyboards offer a perfect solution. To explore more of their gaming mechanical keyboards and custom OEM options, visit KEYCO