Helix Lab reveals updates on their Aaru TKL keyboard, highlighting international group buy news and design inspirations from Egyptian themes. The keyboard features customizable options like anodized finishes and hieroglyphic embossements, appealing to keyboard enthusiasts around the globe.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive68%
Neutral27%
Negative5%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–68%•Neutral–27%•Negative–5%
Positive (5)
"Many users express their excitement and support for the design and concept."
"The hieroglyph design is particularly praised."
"Users are looking forward to the international group buy."
"Several commenters mention they are definitely on board to buy one."
"Positive reception for the unique aesthetic and engineering of the keyboard."
Negative (3)
"Concerns raised about the plate design affecting typing comfort."
"Some users worry the production costs may lead to a higher final price."
"A few commenters express dissatisfaction with limited layout options."
Suggestions (3)
Consider offering different layout options like WKL.
Suggestion to allow for custom color combinations.
Users recommended improvements to the plate design for better feel.
Questions (4)
Will there be a WKL version available?
Is the pricing expected to remain close to the estimated amount?
Can the hieroglyphs be felt when typing?
Will there be an IC form for suggestions?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread shows 107 total comments with a wealth of positive engagement, highlighting community interest and excitement for the product. Feedback is diverse, with a mix of detailed suggestions and emotional reactions to the design. There are few negative comments, which primarily focus on concerns about specific design choices.
Project Specs
- Name
- Aaru TKL
- Release year
- 2020
- Switch Options
- Kaih 1511
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- Tenkeyless
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top mount
- Case Colors
- Black, Milk white, Sand, Dark gold, Dark green, Pink
- Case Material
- Aluminum alloy (6063-T5)
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 410 mm x 180 mm x 70 mm
- Weight
- 2.1 kg
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes
