Happy Hacking Professional Hybrid Type-S Snow Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

The Professional Hybrid Type-S Snow is a modest update that highlights the ecstasy (and occasional agony) of Happy Hacking's classic compact mechanical keyboard design.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Silent Topre Elecrostatic Capacitive Switches eliminate key chatter, while providing supreme tactility, extra comfort, keystroke precision
  • Compact 60 key layout that minimizes finger movement and maximizes efficiency; Ergonomic design suitable for programming and long text writing
  • Create Keymap settings which are saved in the HHKB so you can use it with different devices and Customizable DIP Switches enable you to change mode for different OS (Microsoft Windows, Apple mac, etc)
  • Connect to your PC via USB (Type-C), or connect to your PC, Tablet, Smartphone (iPad, iPhone, Android) via Bluetooth multi-pairing, instantly switching between up to 4 devices with keyboard shortcuts
  • High-Quality frame and keys - Sculpted keycaps and spacebar made from durable, shine-resistant PBT with dye-sublimation printed legends

PROS

+ Topre switches feel great
+ Compact, efficient design
+ Supports Windows and Mac
+ Up to four simultaneous Bluetooth connections
+ New color and keycap design

CONS

- Extremely expensive
- DIP switches and compact layout mandate a longer adjustment period
- Limited configuration software
- Poor battery life
- Doesn't come with USB-C cable for wired connection

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on November 29, 2022
The Professional Hybrid Type-S Snow is a modest update that highlights the ecstasy (and occasional agony) of Happy Hacking's classic compact mechanical keyboard design.
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