Long-life switch design
Topre's contactless sensing avoids the metal contact wear and chatter modes of conventional mechanical switches.
A compact 60-key electrostatic-capacitive keyboard with silent 45 g Topre switches, four-device Bluetooth, USB-C and onboard keymap storage.
$309.00
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The Professional HYBRID Type-S is HHKB's flagship traditional layout: a 60-key board with silent 45 g Topre electrostatic-capacitive switches, sculpted PBT keycaps and the Control key positioned beside A. It connects to as many as four Bluetooth devices or works wired over USB-C, and user keymaps ar...
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The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
Topre's contactless sensing avoids the metal contact wear and chatter modes of conventional mechanical switches.
Common AA cells keep wireless power serviceable without opening or discarding the keyboard.
The HHKB arrangement keeps Control and navigation layers close to the home row for practiced users.
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The official page lists four-device Bluetooth, USB-C, saved keymaps, DIP switches and three height settings.
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HHKB documents capacitive non-contact Topre switches and wear-resistant PBT dye-sublimated caps.
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PFU's official product brochure states a two-year manufacturer warranty.
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Sign in to view price historyThe HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S supports two connection methods: wired USB Type-C and Bluetooth. PFU’s product listing says Bluetooth can connect up to four devices, including a PC, tablet, or smartphone.
Yes. PFU’s listing identifies the 60-key HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S as compatible with both PC and Mac. It also describes Bluetooth connectivity for a PC, tablet, or smartphone, alongside the USB Type-C connection.
Yes. The HYBRID Type-S includes full key-map customization software. PFU specifies that the software requires a USB connection to a PC running Microsoft Windows. The keyboard also provides six DIP switches and three adjustable keyboard heights.
PFU describes the keys as textured PBT designed to resist shine, with permanently sublimated dye symbols. The keyboard uses Topre capacitive switches, and the product listing gives those switches a lifespan of up to 50 million presses; this Type-S model is listed with silent capacitive switches.
PFU states that the HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S includes PFU America Inc.’s technical support and a two-year advanced-exchange warranty. The coverage statement appears in the manufacturer-affiliated PFU Ricoh Store product listing for the exact 45G Type-S model.
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