Long-life switch design
Topre's contactless sensing avoids the metal contact wear and chatter modes of conventional mechanical switches.
HHKB
HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S
A compact 60-key electrostatic-capacitive keyboard with silent 45 g Topre switches, four-device Bluetooth, USB-C and onboard keymap storage.
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Est. life
- 15 yrs
- Cover
- 2 yrs
Last-known catalog price
$309.00
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Product Overview
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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Specifications
- OverviewBrand
- HHKB
- OverviewProduct category
- mechanical-keyboards
- OverviewMPN
- CG01000-307201
- OverviewGTIN
- 097564310065
- OverviewExpected lifespan
- 15 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
Why We Love It
The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
Replaceable batteries
Common AA cells keep wireless power serviceable without opening or discarding the keyboard.
Efficient compact layout
The HHKB arrangement keeps Control and navigation layers close to the home row for practiced users.
Detailed Quality Score Breakdown
Core Performance
Primary Performance
8.1
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Feature Richness
7.5
The official page lists four-device Bluetooth, USB-C, saved keymaps, DIP switches and three height settings.
Build Quality
7.9
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Reliability Score
7.8
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Longevity
Durability Rating
7.9
HHKB documents capacitive non-contact Topre switches and wear-resistant PBT dye-sublimated caps.
Wear Resistance
7.3
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Component Replaceability
8.0
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Design Timelessness
7.8
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Serviceability
Repairability
7.6
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Spare Parts Availability
7.4
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Warranty Coverage
5.2
PFU's official product brochure states a two-year manufacturer warranty.
Service Network
5.2
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Value
Total Cost of Ownership
7.2
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Resale Value Retention
6.8
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User Satisfaction
8.0
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
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How can the HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S connect to devices?
The 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.
Is the HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S compatible with both PC and Mac?
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.
Can the HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S key layout be customized?
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.
What are the HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S keycaps and switches made of?
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.
What warranty does the HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S include?
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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