We’ve been covering HYTE since they first came about and they’ve proved time and time again that they do things differently from the rest of the industry. This is a good thing as it makes their products unique and definitely stand out amongst the crowd. Today we are going to take a look at their take on the keyboard with their first-ever keyboard as well. The keyboard I’m talking about is the HYTE Keeb TKL, which is a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard that has the most RGB I’ve ever seen on a keyboard! On top of that it features a gasket-mount design, screw-in stabilizers, pre-lubed switches, double-shot PBT keycaps, and so much more! Is this keyboard all looks or is it actually worth picking up? Read on as we find out!
Special thanks to HYTE for providing us with the Keeb TKL Keyboard to review.
Specifications of the HYTE Keeb TKL
Dimensions: 380 x 180 x 53 mm
Weight: 2.73 lbs
Form Factor: Tenkeyless
Key Layouts: ANSI + ISO
Number of Keys: 93 Keys
Connectivity: Wired, USB 2.0 Type-C @1.8A
Polling Rate: 1,000 Hz
Onboard Profile Storage: 2 Profiles w/ 4 Function Layers Each
Number of qRGB Pixels: 155
Typing Angle: Adjustable 3.73 or 6.06 Degrees
Case Bottom: Polished Aluminium Plate
Case Damping: Soft Matte Silicone
PCB Foam: IXPE Sheet + Poron
PCB Thickness: 1.2 mm
Hot-Swap Sockets: 5-Pin (North Facing)
Stabilizers: Durock V2 Screw-In
Stabilizers Lube: Krytox 205g0 + XHT-BDZ
Plate Foam: Poron
Top Plate: Sand Blasted Anodized Aluminium
Mounted Style: Gasket
Casing Material: Crystal Bubble Polycarbonate
Switch Type: HYTE Fluffy Lavender Linear
Rated Actuations: 60 million
Actuation Distance: 1.5 mm
Actuation Force: 36 grams
Bottom Out Distance: 3.7 mm
Button Out Force: 45 grams
Bottom Housing: Nylon w/ 40% Glass Fiber
Stem: POM
Top Housing: Translucent Polycarbonate
Lubed: Krytox 205g0
Keycap Material: Double-Shot PBT
Color: Black
Profile: HX OEM
Wall Thickness: 1.8mm
Shine Through Legends: Yes
Media Controls: Yes, 5 Dedicated Keys
Media Switch Type: HYTE Flappy Paddle Tactile (Low-Profile Blue)
Rotary Encoders: Dual Magnetic Rollers (x2)
Nexus Powered: Yes
Warranty: 3 Years
HYTE Keeb TKL Packaging
The HYTE Keeb TKL comes in some very colorful packaging. On the front it says “Keeb” with keycaps sort of exploding out.
Flipping over to the back there is a picture of the keyboard and like most HYTE products there is a “Why we made this” section, which is always a fun read. You also get a list of what you get inside as well as a full list of specifications.
Getting everything out of the box you’ll find the HYTE Keeb TKL itself, a USB-C to USB-C cable, a USB-C to dual USB-A adapter, additional gaskets, additional feet, and a quick start guide. For those wondering the included USB cable and adapter are nicely braided.
