OnePlus has teased more details about its upcoming keyboard. The company confirmed earlier this month that it is working on its first keyboard in collaboration with Keycron. The keyboard will be available in global markets and is a part of the lineup featuring OnePlus.
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The OnePlus keyboard is currently in development and hasn’t hit stores yet. The company has confirmed the product roadmap and revealed that it will officially launch in February, with mass production starting between March and May.
We’re still a few months away before we can get our hands on the new OnePlus keyboard. To keep fans and enthusiasts interested, OnePlus has teased some of the features of the upcoming keyboard that it is developing with Keycrown.
OnePlus Keyboard: What You Need to Know
The OnePlus keyboard will be available for sale by May 2023 in various markets. The company has teased some details about the keyboard ahead of its launch in February. For starters, the keyboard will feature an aluminum body.
OnePlus stated that the “meticulously crafted aluminum body delivers a flawlessly premium feel.” The sturdy build quality extends to the crafted AeroLite touch, which provides a balanced yet lightweight feel.
The most important element of any keyboard are its keys. OnePlus said that its first keyboard features a double gasket design, which ensures a precisely calibrated yet soft action with a satisfying sound. The choice of design aims to enhance the experience even more.
OnePlus further revealed that the audible sound, which we often hear in mechanical keyboards, is reduced while maintaining a smooth typing experience.
The keyboard will also come with customizable features. These include hot-swappable switches and flexible, open-source firmware. Hot-swappable functionality allows for fast and smooth change of switches for unique personalization.
Open-source firmware such as QMK and VIA will allow real-time control without reflashing the firmware. Courtesy of open-source firmware support, users can easily customize the keyboard to have RBG lights or remap keys.
Lastly, the keyboard is designed to work seamlessly for both Windows and Mac users. The layout matches the MacBook keyboard and is equally well suited for Microsoft Windows. Linux users will also be able to use the keyboard.
There is no word on pricing at the moment. Considering the keyboard comes with premium build materials, we wouldn’t expect it to be priced in the affordable segment.
OnePlus has not confirmed any information about this. We can expect the company to announce the pricing and availability details of the keyboard in India as we get closer to the time of sale.
