Smartphone company OnePlus is entering the peripheral world by selling its first keyboard. The OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro is the result of a collaboration with Keychron.
In a surprising collaboration between smartphone brand OnePlus and Keychron, a well-known manufacturer of custom keyboards, the first joint keyboard for China was introduced in February. The OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro model is the first such product from OnePlus Also in Germany from July 26 Despite the company’s smartphone focus, the price range will be affordable 250 euros In the normal range for custom keyboards.
The new keyboard is based on that 75 percent format, which is characterized by its compact size and lacks a special key and number block. The F-key, an arrow key block and four additional keys are also integrated. A volume control is also embedded in the design of the Keyboard 81 Pro. All keys and their lighting can be individually configured using the open source software QMK or VIA.
Keychron Q1 base with OnePlus customization
Visually, the model is strongly reminiscent of the popular Keychron Q1, but with OnePlus branding and an extra one display. Special features are colored enter and escape keys as well as PBT plastic key caps. At this point, however, only small ANSI-Layout Available (QWERTY). Nevertheless, the keyboard can be interesting for German-speaking users with appropriate software programming.
That should be emphasized Dial material, which, like the rest of the keyboard, can be programmed to your liking. The switchplate is attached using gaskets, which should make for a softer typing experience. A housing shell with damping foam should make the sound duller and deeper when typing. through Hot-swap function However, switches can be interchanged without soldering. Switches (blue or red) and keycaps are included in the price of 250 euros. Currently you can only order the keyboard with an invitation code, the regular one will be available from July 26th Sale on OnePlus At the very beginning.
Technical details:
- Color: Dark Grey/Light Grey
- Frame-Material: Aluminum
- Dimensions: 33.83 × 15.05 × 4.73 cm
- Weight: 1,887g (±20g)
- Key Number: 81
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Bluetooth operating time (RGB): up to 100 hours (minimum brightness)
- Charging time: about 5 hours
- Port for charging: USB Type-C
- Mode: Bluetooth / Wired
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