![]() | Topre 45g CG01000-296601 | $289.00 |
Brand | Happy Hacking (HHKB) |
Model | Hybrid |
Size | 60% |
Switch Stems | Topre |
Physical Layout | ANSI |
Logical Layout | US QWERTY |
Frame Color | Gray |
Frame Top Material | Plastic |
Frame Bottom Material | Plastic |
Primary LED Color | n/a |
Control LED Color | n/a |
Hotswap Sockets | No |
USB Key Rollover | Full |
Switch Mount Type | Plate |
Built in Audio Port | No |
Built in Mic Port | No |
Interface(s) | Wireless,USB-C |
Windows Compatible | Yes |
Mac Compatible | Yes |
Linux Compatible | Yes |
Cord Length | 60 inches |
Is the Topre goodness worth it?
The layout, quality, and adaptability make this keyboard a very powerful and versatile one.
It doesn't have LED back lighting and there aren't many options for custom key caps yet, but that wasn't and isn't the point of this keyboard.
Its Topre switches are the smooth, consistent, weigh just right, and have that tactile feel that you long for.
I cannot express enough how pleasant it is to type on this for myself and my coworkers.
Every keystroke is silky smooth and with a real tactile feel all with minimal noise.
I can't imagine the need for the Type S model with its silencer rings installed.
Coming from MX Blues I have learned to lighten the fingers a bit and found improvement in my overall speed.
It has Bluetooth that is executed very well and with a simple approach.
Using key combinations to select between the four different BT profiles is simple.
It has a very good build quality and it is pretty light weight making it easy to carry.
These key caps are well made and don't rattle. This keyboard is NOT a maraca.
The HHKB key layout is something that didn't take long for me to acclimate to and I just don't want to go back.
The control key, the del/backspace key, and even the Fn key are all where they SHOULD be.
To me it's easier to use than Pok3r or One2 Mini.