Xiaomi, the well-known Chinese smartphone manufacturer, today launched a new crowdfunding campaign for its latest product in the mechanical keyboard family: the Xiaomi Mechanical Keyboard TKL. It is a compact mechanical keyboard, with 87 keys, which offers various features and connection methods, at a very competitive price.
Xiaomi Mechanical Keyboard TKL: A Compact and Versatile Keyboard for Work and Play
The TKL mechanical keyboard is available in dtwo versions: the VCPro, with linear axis, suitable for the office and programming, and the VB Pro, with paragraph axis, ideal for gaming. Both versions have a LED backlighting with six different effects, which can be adjusted with the FN keys. The keyboard also has a two-stage switch on the left side, which allows you to easily switch between Windows and macOS operating systems, with which it is compatible. Furthermore, it also supports Android 7.0 and above.
The most interesting feature of this mechanical keyboard is its connection versatility. In fact, the keyboard Supports three modes: Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless and wired. The Bluetooth mode offers two protocols: 3.0 and 5.0. The 5.0 protocol is recommended for Windows 10 and above systems, as it reduces power consumption and shows the battery level of the keyboard on the computer. The 3.0 protocol is recommended for Windows 7 and lower systems, but does not yet have the battery display function.
The TKL mechanical keyboard has an elegant and minimalist design, with a metal frame and an ABS plastic cover. The dimensions are 355 x 128 x 31 mm and the weight is 670 grams. There Built-in battery has a capacity of 2000 mAh and guarantees an autonomy of approximately 10 hours in wireless mode.
The TKL mechanical keyboard is currently in crowdfunding on the Xiaomi Mall platform, at the price of 199 yuan (around 25 euros). The campaign will last until October 18, 2023, after which the recommended price will be 249 yuan (around 32 euros).