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OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro is on sale in various regions, Invite-only in India

Sudhanshu — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:17:00 +0000

OnePlus recently introduced its inaugural mechanical keyboard, the OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro, and disclosed its global availability timeline. As planned, the keyboard is now accessible for purchase in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Indian customers also have the opportunity to obtain the keyboard, but the process involves some complexity.

For now, OnePlus is exclusively offering the Winter Bonfire (or “optimized tactile switch”) variant of the 81-key mechanical keyboard. The alternative “linear” Summer Breeze switches option is expected to be released at a later date.

The OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro Winter Bonfire version is available at $219 in the US, €249 in the EU, and ₹17,999 in India. For Indian customers, OnePlus is currently selling the keyboard on an “Invite only” basis. Open sale in the region is expected to commence from August 7.

OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro specs

The keyboard has a lightweight aluminum body and gasket. Notable features include a built-in holder, hot-swappable switches, and open-source firmware. The keyboard is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Users have the option of both Bluetooth and wired connectivity, easily switchable with a toggle key resembling an Alert Slider. Bluetooth 5.1 ensures a wireless range of up to 10 meters, and the 4,000mAh battery provides up to 100 hours of usage at the lowest brightness level. Charging and wired connection are through a USB Type-C port, with a full recharge time of about 5 hours.

OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro launched in India for ₹17,999 ($219), US & Canada availability revealed

Sudhanshu — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:13:42 +0000

In February, OnePlus introduced the Keyboard 81 Pro mechanical keyboard to the world. After approximately five months, the brand has now made the keyboards available for purchase in various regions.

OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro price & availability

The OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro is now available for sale on the official website. From July 18 to July 24, there will be an early access sale at Rs 17,999 in India. The open sale begins on August 7, 2023. For customers in the US and Canada, the keyboard will be available from July 26, starting at $219.

OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro specs

The OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro is the brand’s first mechanical keyboard, featuring a unique design with comfortable and springy thermoplastic elastomer marble-mallow keycaps.

With its lightweight aluminum body and gasket, typing feels enhanced, and the sound is satisfying. Notable features include a built-in holder, hot-swappable switches, and open-source firmware. It’s compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux, thanks to collaboration with Keychron.

The keyboard offers both Bluetooth and wired connectivity options, easily switchable with a toggle key resembling an Alert Slider. Bluetooth 5.1 ensures a wireless range of up to 10 meters, and the 4,000mAh battery provides up to 100 hours of usage at the lowest brightness. Charging and wired connection are through a USB Type-C port, with a full recharge time of about 5 hours.

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Pre-orders for OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro Mechanical Keyboard in India set to begin in July

Sudhanshu — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:43:05 +0000

OnePlus unveiled the Keyboard 81 Pro customizable mechanical keyboard back in February. Now, more than four months after its initial unveiling, the mechanical keyboard is getting ready to go hit store shelves as pre-orders are scheduled to commence next month.

The eagerly awaited mechanical keyboard is soon to be launched in India, as indicated on the official website. Additionally, it has been announced that pre-orders for the keyboard will commence in July. Let’s look at what’s known about the keyboard so far.

OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro specs

The OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro represents the brand’s inaugural mechanical keyboard offering. It boasts a distinctive design with patented thermoplastic elastomer marble-mallow keycaps, delivering a comfortable and springy typing experience.

Featuring an aluminum body, the keyboard is lightweight and incorporates a gasket for an enhanced typing feel and satisfying sound. Notable features include a built-in holder, hot-swappable switches, and open-source firmware. OnePlus collaborated with Keychron to ensure compatibility with various operating systems, including macOS, Windows, and Linux.

The keyboard supports both Bluetooth and wired connectivity, with a toggle key resembling an Alert Slider enabling easy switching between the two modes. Bluetooth 5.1 provides a wireless range of up to 10 meters, while a 4,000mAh battery powers the device, offering up to 100 hours of usage at the lowest brightness setting. Charging and wired connection are facilitated through a USB Type-C port, with a full battery recharge time of approximately 5 hours.

OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro Customizable Mechanical Keyboard Unveiled

Sudhanshu — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:00:24 +0000

At the recent launch event, OnePlus launched a bunch of new devices including the OnePlus 11 , OnePlus 11R, and OnePlus Buds 2 Pro. We also got a glimpse of the upcoming OnePlus Pad tablet and the OnePlus Hub 5G Router, with the promise of a future launch.

One such device unveiled at the launch event was the OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro. This is the brand’s latest effort of breaking into the PC and PC gaming market. Recently, the brand also launched a couple of desktop monitors, with one made for work and media consumption, while the other one offering a high resolution, high refresh rate panel for gaming.

The OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro is the brand’s first mechanical keyboard. The new keyboard from OnePlus features a unique design with marble-mallow keycaps made of a patented thermoplastic elastomer that offers a comfortable and springy feel with every keystroke.

It has an aluminum body which is quite lightweight. The gasket is designed for a more refined typing experience and satisfying sound. The keyboard also has a built-in holder and customizable options like hot-swappable switches and open-source firmware. OnePlus has teamed up with Keychron to bring compatibility with multiple operating systems, including macOS, Windows, and Linux, to their new keyboard.

It has two connectivity modes – Bluetooth and wired. To switch between the two, OnePlus has provided an Alert Slider-style toggle key. For a wireless connection, the keyboard is equipped with Bluetooth 5.1 that offers up to 10m of connectivity range. It has a 4,000mAh battery onboard that can last up to 100 hours at the lowest brightness setting. It uses a USB Type-C port for wired connection and charging, and the battery refills in about 5 hours.

The new OnePlus 81 Pro Keyboard comes in two shades of gray, dark and light, and is set to be released in April with pricing details to be announced near the launch date.