In today's highly saturated mechanical keyboard market, manufacturers continue to launch new products with characteristics in order to attract consumers. As a well-known brand, Aigostar has recently launched a most affordable dual-mode mechanical keyboard - A108. This keyboard not only has 24G wireless connectivity and lithium-ion battery life, as well as advanced technologies such as two-tone injection molded PBT keycaps and hot-swappable sockets. These features make this keyboard a high value for money in the market, so let's take a look at its specific performance.
Patriot A108The outer packaging is mainly yellow and black, and the middle is the keyboard color map, and on the back of the outer packaging, you can find the Chinese and English bilingual parameter information of the keyboard and the manufacturer's information.
When you open the outer packaging, you will also see the all-white inner packaging. There are multiple layers of paper shells in the inner packaging for protection and fixation, while the keyboard body is covered by transparent wrapping paper and dust cover, which is very well protected. In addition to the keyboard itself, it is equipped with a Type-C cable, an integrated shaft puller, four supplementary keycaps, two spare switches, and a user manual.
I opted for the yellow switch version in Starry Blue, with four supplemental keycaps corresponding to the four yellow keys on the keyboard. After the replacement, the keyboard will return to a pure blue and white color scheme, which you can choose according to your personal preference. The included one-piece shaft puller is a steel wire structure key puller at one end, and the pliers structure at the other end is a shaft puller, which is very convenient for two uses. The included charging cable is also common to Android phones, so you are no longer afraid of losing the line.
The exterior design of this keyboard is unique and first-class, its shell uses a 110-key layout and a white border design, and the keycaps are mixed and matched with blue, white, and yellow, giving people a fresh and natural feeling as a whole. Compared to traditional keyboards, this keyboard looks more compact on the front, mainly because there are no partition gaps on either side of the arrow keys. Although it is called a 108 keyboard, it is actually a relatively rare 110 key design, which makes the f-zone slightly crowded. However, with a clever mix of keycaps in three colors, the overall visual effect doesn't look overly crowded.
On the back of the keyboard, a two-stage leg design is used to ensure stable use, and on the inside of the leg on one side, there is a wireless receiver storage compartment, which can be put back when carrying out to avoid loss. The wireless switch is different from the traditional switch on the side of the keyboard, its switch is in the lower left corner of the back of the keyboard, which can effectively avoid accidental touch.
The Type-C interface of the Patriotic A108 keyboard is located in the upper right corner, and most of the Type-C data cables can be easily connected.
Unlike the common keyboard indicators, the A108's four indicators are located in the middle of the side of the space bar, indicating the upper and lower case, numbers, battery level, and charging status, which is simple and straightforward to observe. At the same time, the keyboard supports dual-mode connection, which can switch between wired and wireless connections at will to meet the needs of a variety of usage scenarios.
The A108 keycaps are made of abrasion-resistant PBT, which has the advantage that no matter how long you use the keyboard, the letters and numbers on the keycaps will always retain their original legibility, ensuring a clear and long-lasting texture that is not easy to fade and durable. Compared with the keycaps of traditional keyboards, the keycap design of the Patriot A108 is more rounded, which not only increases its aesthetics, but also provides a better touch in actual use. In addition, the keyboard's keycaps are made of PBT material, and although the exact PBT content has not been revealed, it is certain that its performance is superior compared to the slippery pure ABS material. The keycaps can be easily removed thanks to the keypuller that comes with the keyboard, while the unique steel wire construction ensures that the keycap surface is not damaged in any way. In addition, the keyboard's full-key conflict-free design helps avoid mistouches and mistakes, allowing users to tap the keyboard with more confidence and a smooth operating experience. The full-size keyboard layout provides users with more room to tap, greatly reducing the risk of false touches.
After removing the keycaps, you can see the shaft body, and I chose the yellow shaft this time, which has a standard linear shaft feel. With a percussion life of 50 million cycles and a pressing force of 45gf, this shaft is suitable for office and gaming use. If you want to experience a stronger mechanical feel and a smoother typing experience, you can choose the blue switch version, but you need to pay attention to the environment so as not to disturb others. The shaft body can be easily removed with the included shaft puller. After removing the shaft body, you can see that the Patriot A108 comes standard with a hot-swappable shaft mount, which allows us to easily swap out other shaft bodies to experience a different feel. If there is a problem of shaft failure in the later stage, the hot-swap design makes it easy and convenient to replace the shaft body, and the fault can be solved by itself. In terms of feel, the yellow axis is a linear shaft, which is similar to the traditional red axis. The stability of the big key is medium, and it performs well in this price segment.
Patriot A108 This dual-mode keyboard is a full-size dual-mode keyboard** is very top, and the key layout is reasonable and comfortable. Its keycaps have a curved design, which allows the fingers to move more naturally while typing. In addition, the keyboard's key strength is moderate and rebounds quickly, which can effectively reduce finger fatigue and improve work efficiency. Support Bluetooth and wired connection methods. This means that you can use a wired connection without Bluetooth, guaranteeing stable transmission speeds and signal stability.
In terms of battery life, the Patriot A108 keyboard performs well. It can last up to 3 months on a full charge and can be fully charged in 2 hours. In addition, this keyboard also supports full-key rollover. Even if multiple keys are pressed at the same time, they can be accurately identified and are not easy to cause confusion in the system. For the supported systems, this keyboard can basically be compatible with mainstream operating systems, and can be used anytime and anywhere. At the same time, it supports full-key hot swapping, which can be adjusted according to your own usage Xi, which is the most suitable for your keyboard and greatly improves your own experience.
Overall, the Patriot A108 keyboard is a mechanical keyboard that is rich in features and has excellent performance. It has the advantages of a simple and compact design, all-key collision-free key technology, dual-mode connection support, and long-lasting durability and stable reliability. Whether in the office or in the game, it can provide an efficient and accurate operation experience. If you are looking for a cost-effective mechanical keyboard, I would not hesitate to recommend this Patriot A108 keyboard.