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Hexgears X-1 Wireless Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard

Full Size
Wireless

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Kono
$119.99
€113.17
£98.15

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<p><strong>Choose from Brown (Tactile), Red (Linear), or White (Clicky) switches!</strong></p> <p><strong></strong><strong>The ultra-portable Hexgears X-1 is engineered with German precision and steeped in American innovation.</strong> Its adventure oriented design is inspired by the world’s first supersonic aircraft — <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-mXNPhTdtk" title="Bell X-1 YouTube Link" target="_blank">the legendary Bell X-1</a></strong>. This mechanical keyboard has proven itself in harsh field conditions <strong>(like Antarctica, see photos)</strong>; it will excel anywhere, any time.</p> <h5> <strong>View <a href="https://kono.store/products/venture-mechanical-keyboard" title="hexgears venture keyboard" target="_blank">our newest wireless keyboard, The Hexgears Venture</a>!<br></strong><strong>Interested in a different kind of keyboard?<br></strong><strong>Check out the <a href="https://kono.store/collections/hexgears" title="hexgears collection" target="_blank">Hexgears Collection</a>.</strong> </h5> <div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <h3><strong>upgraded new version</strong></h3> <p>The original X-1 revolutionized on-the-go input. We doubled down to further improve your experience. Important firmware tweaks and a larger battery — with 2.4 times the X-1's original capacity — were implemented based on user feedback. Its multi-device Bluetooth connectivity, sleek aluminum case, and cutting edge per-key RGB lighting have been optimized as well.</p> <h3><strong>performance on the go</strong></h3> <p>Everyone, including gamers and creatives, can benefit from the X-1's extreme performance. Mechanical Kaihua "Choc" switches provide direct size, comfort, and press time advantages when compared with larger models. In addition, USB Type C connectivity enables NKRO and speedy charging.</p> <p>This is the sort of input device that your gear deserves. It's the keyboard that companies like Apple and Microsoft should be making... but better.</p> <p><strong>Use <a href="https://kono.store/pages/x-1-faq" title="hexgears x-1 FAQ" target="_blank">this FAQ</a> and the <a href="https://github.com/konostore/hexgears/raw/master/X-1_manual.pdf" title="x-1 quick start guide / manual" target="_blank">included guide</a> to configure your keyboard. </strong></p> <h3><strong>features</strong></h3> <ul> <li>2400 mAh battery capacity</li> <li>Next-gen firmware improves performance and battery life</li> <li>Sleek CNC-machined aluminum case</li> <li>Kaihua Choc low profile mechanical switches</li> <li>Rich full RGB lighting and backlight modes</li> <li>Custom per-key backlighting mode (8 colors)</li> <li>Onboard lighting configuration for maximum compatibility</li> <li>Bluetooth 4 (requires firmware LMP 7.x or newer)</li> <li>4 device Bluetooth memory, 6KRO</li> <li>Wired USB-C, NKRO</li> <li>Compact form factor</li> <li>Hard-sided carrying case</li> <li>Full charge lasts ~8 hours with stock RGB lighting; without lighting it lasts ~2 weeks with 3-5 hours of use per day (V1 differs)</li> <li><strong><a href="https://github.com/konostore/hexgears/raw/master/X-1_manual.pdf" title="Download X-1 Quick Start Guide" target="_blank">Quick Start Guide</a></strong></li> </ul> <h3><strong>measurements</strong></h3> <ul> <li>12.7 x 35.5 x 2.1 cm</li> <li>carrying case 43 x 16 x 3.5 cm</li> <li>0.51 kg (updated version may differ slightly)</li> </ul> <ul></ul> <h3><strong></strong></h3> <h3><strong>original version: news / reviews</strong></h3> <p><strong><a href="https://www.keychatter.com/2018/06/28/hexgears-x-1-wireless-lowpro-keyboard-to-take-flight/" target="_blank">Keychatter</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.mmorpg.com/hardware-reviews/dominating-in-low-profile-hexgears-x-1-wireless-low-profile-mechanical-keyboard-1000012862" target="_blank">MMORPG</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plFuFFMbdlk" target="_blank">Rhinofeed</a></strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTNAsfuE8XE" target="_blank"><strong>randomfrankp</strong></a></p> <h3><strong>force curves</strong></h3> <div> <a href="https://plot.ly/~haata/566/" title="Kaihua Choc White CPG135001D03" style="display: block; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img src="https://plot.ly/~haata/566.png" alt="Kaihua Choc White CPG135001D03" style="max-width: 100%; width: 600px;" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://plot.ly/404.png';" width="600"></a> <script async="" src="https://plot.ly/embed.js" data-plotly="haata:566"></script> </div> <p> </p> <div> <a href="https://plot.ly/~haata/570/" title="Kaihua Choc Red CPG135001D01" style="display: block; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img src="https://plot.ly/~haata/570.png" alt="Kaihua Choc Red CPG135001D01" style="max-width: 100%; width: 600px;" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://plot.ly/404.png';" width="600"></a> <script async="" src="https://plot.ly/embed.js" data-plotly="haata:570"></script> </div> <br> <div> <a href="https://plot.ly/~haata/568/" title="Kaihua Choc Brown CPG135001D02" style="display: block; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img src="https://plot.ly/~haata/568.png" alt="Kaihua Choc Brown CPG135001D02" style="max-width: 100%; width: 600px;" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://plot.ly/404.png';" width="600"></a> <script async="" src="https://plot.ly/embed.js" data-plotly="haata:568"></script> </div> <p> </p>