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The OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro is a great mechanical keyboard for fans. Keys, keyboards, and software can all be modified. But the beauty of OnePlus' first foray into this space is that the components are attractive, fully assembled products, and an easy entry for newcomers to the world of mechanical keyboards. Keyboard 81 Pro with gray keys OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro The OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro features a CNC-machined aluminum frame, custom keyboards and switches, and an 81-key layout, all of which combine for a superior typing experience. Switch options Summer breeze / winter fire Roads gray Investigation The RGB LED is facing south Construction Fully CNC machined aluminum Keyboard Marble-mallow Supported operating systems Mac Windows, Linux, Android, iOS Hot-swappable yes battery capacity 4000 mAh Connection Bluetooth 5.1; wired Software customization QMK/VIA scales 4.16 lbs Number of Keys 81 Brand OnePlus / Keychron Num Pad No battery life Up to 100 hours (brightness at lowest brightness) supporter Excellent default keys and keyboards Multiple OS platforms Premium aluminum frame learn Bluetooth and wired connections only Limited color and design selection The look and feel of the OnePlus 81 Pro keyboard A view of a person typing on the OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro Hannah Stryker / How to Geek Keyboard 81 Pro is available in two preset models. Or Winter Breeze Keys and Lighter Gray Letter Keys or Summer Breeze Keys and Lighter Gray Keys. Both variants are 81-key models - as indicated by the product name. I tested the Summer Breeze switch model, which is covered in mostly lighter gray keyboards. Looking at both colors online, I couldn't decide.
you might as well invest in something better. Otherwise, they are fine for occasional use. Use QMK/VIA to further customize the keyboard Another part of keyboard customization is using QMK/VIA to remap the keys. I've used this app before so I'm familiar with it. But I've also used enough other keyboard apps to appreciate it as one of the better, more user-friendly options that works across multiple platforms. If you are new to mechanical keyboards or less technically savvy, changing the functions of the keys to do other things may take time to get used to at first. However, using the program should not be insurmountable for anyone who wants to do so. Using the Keyboard 81 Pro with a Mac meant that a lot of shortcuts Country Email List were exposed through the presence of the function bar. However, I used the VIA to change the button from mute when pressed to a pause button, but kept the volume control when turned. I also changed the page up and page down keys to skip songs forward and backward, along with a few other things. These things only took a few minutes to complete and worked as expected. If you like changing the brightness, you can assign these parameters to different keys instead of holding FN while pressing other keys, which is the default way out of the box. You can even invoke Siri with a keystroke if you really want to. Of course,
VIA is more powerful than that, but it is not a difficult process for people who are just starting out. OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro price and availability The OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro is available on the company's website, starting at $219 with winter fire passes. Summer Breeze passes cost up to $239. This keyboard is a partnership with Keychron, so you can also find it on the Keychron website . Keyboard 81 Pro vs Keychron Keyboards Keychron makes some of the best mechanical keyboards ever made. They have great stuff and a ton of different options. It is probably for these reasons that OnePlus has partnered with the company to help them produce the Keyboard 81 Pro. You can actually think of the Keyboard 81 Pro as another Keychron variant with some unique and customizable options. Having used it in person, it still felt like a Keychron product, which is again a great thing. The impressive weight of 4.16 pounds combined with the attention to detail was sound. In this case, it's not a choice between OnePlus and Keychron; it's really just about choosing the right one for your taste. How-To Geek has reviewed a number of Keychron keyboards in the past, including the Q5 QMK , so if the Keyboard 81 Pro doesn't meet your needs or desires, I recommend checking out the company's other offerings. Should you buy the OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro? Display of OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro on the table in front of the monitor
you might as well invest in something better. Otherwise, they are fine for occasional use. Use QMK/VIA to further customize the keyboard Another part of keyboard customization is using QMK/VIA to remap the keys. I've used this app before so I'm familiar with it. But I've also used enough other keyboard apps to appreciate it as one of the better, more user-friendly options that works across multiple platforms. If you are new to mechanical keyboards or less technically savvy, changing the functions of the keys to do other things may take time to get used to at first. However, using the program should not be insurmountable for anyone who wants to do so. Using the Keyboard 81 Pro with a Mac meant that a lot of shortcuts Country Email List were exposed through the presence of the function bar. However, I used the VIA to change the button from mute when pressed to a pause button, but kept the volume control when turned. I also changed the page up and page down keys to skip songs forward and backward, along with a few other things. These things only took a few minutes to complete and worked as expected. If you like changing the brightness, you can assign these parameters to different keys instead of holding FN while pressing other keys, which is the default way out of the box. You can even invoke Siri with a keystroke if you really want to. Of course,
VIA is more powerful than that, but it is not a difficult process for people who are just starting out. OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro price and availability The OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro is available on the company's website, starting at $219 with winter fire passes. Summer Breeze passes cost up to $239. This keyboard is a partnership with Keychron, so you can also find it on the Keychron website . Keyboard 81 Pro vs Keychron Keyboards Keychron makes some of the best mechanical keyboards ever made. They have great stuff and a ton of different options. It is probably for these reasons that OnePlus has partnered with the company to help them produce the Keyboard 81 Pro. You can actually think of the Keyboard 81 Pro as another Keychron variant with some unique and customizable options. Having used it in person, it still felt like a Keychron product, which is again a great thing. The impressive weight of 4.16 pounds combined with the attention to detail was sound. In this case, it's not a choice between OnePlus and Keychron; it's really just about choosing the right one for your taste. How-To Geek has reviewed a number of Keychron keyboards in the past, including the Q5 QMK , so if the Keyboard 81 Pro doesn't meet your needs or desires, I recommend checking out the company's other offerings. Should you buy the OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro? Display of OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro on the table in front of the monitor