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⌨️ Elevate your desk game with vintage charm and modern tech flair!
The Taiahiro Retro Typewriter Mechanical Keyboard blends nostalgic typewriter aesthetics with cutting-edge features like Bluetooth 5.0, hot-swappable clicky blue switches, and customizable LED backlighting. Its compact 83-key layout and durable metal frame deliver ergonomic comfort and long-lasting performance, making it the perfect statement piece for professionals and gamers who crave both style and substance.
















































| ASIN | B0C2BMD43Y |
| Additional Features | Backlit, Ergonomic, Gaming keyboard |
| Antenna Location | Blue switches mechanical keyboard, Gaming, PC Accessories, PC Consoles, Games & Accessories, backlit bluetooth keyboard, compact 80% keyboard for on-the-go use, ergonomic computer keyboard, keyboard typewriter style, wireless keyboard for ipad mac |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,916 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #583 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Brand | Taiahiro |
| Built-In Media | Blue Switches*2, Detachable USB-C Cable, Keycap Puller, Retro Typewriter Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard |
| Button Quantity | 83 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, PC, Smartphone, Tablet |
| Compatible Operating System Family | Windows |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB-C |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (595) |
| Enclosure Material | Metal, Plastic |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12.6"L x 7"W x 1.5"H |
| Item Type Name | PC Accessories |
| Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | Single Color |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming Mechanical Retro Typewriter Keyboard |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Manufacturer | Taiahiro |
| Mechanical Keyboard Switch Model | Clicky Blue Switch |
| Mfr Part Number | 981 |
| Model Name | 981 |
| Model Number | 981 |
| Number of Keys | 83 |
| Power Source | Type-C Rechargeable Cord |
| Style Name | Retro Vintage |
| Switch Type | Clicky |
| Theme | 14 Modes Backlighting Switching--Backlit Light Up Gaming Keyboard, Authentic Typewriter Experience--Blue Switch Mechanical Keyboard, Design with 83 Keys (no numeric keypad)--80% Percent Ercogonomic Gaming Keyboard, Easily Swap out Keycaps and Switches--Hot Swappable Mechanical Keyboard, PC Accessories, PC Consoles, Games & Accessories, PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty |
N**R
Novel keyboard
Absolutely adore the sounds that this keyboard makes. I typically prefer full sized keyboards and this is much smaller so adjusting to the tighter spread of keys is a learning experience. The keys feel nice, I can place my wrist in a comfortable position, the quality is incredibly good. However I exclusively use it wired as unplugging it isn't something I want to do every day. It has this latch on the side that you can pull and it will change the rgb colors which I find very nice. It has a decent range of color variations of white colors moving across the keyboard including an option that only lights up when keys are pressed.
I**G
I Wanted to Love It... - UPDATED!
Although I prefer keyboards with an extended numerical keyboard, I saw this and fell in love. I love another brand as well, but those keyboards are north of about $200. No bueno. When this arrived, I was not disappointed with the look. OF COURSE there's not real wood, but it has the look of wood. Because I'm a touch typist, I appreciate the raised knobs on the f and j keys, which keep me focused. The carriage knob for the sound is perfect, and that surprised me. No more searching the keyboard for the right volume key. So why don't I LOVE it the way I wanted? It's the backlight. Or, more accurately, the way the backlight refuses to cooperate. Sometimes I can get it to turn on, but more often than not, it'll just randomly turn off and not do anything. Or, it'll turn on. I know my house isn't haunted, so this is a little weird. Sometimes when it comes on, it's the racing lights which can be very distracting in a dark room. Ultimately, when I tried to adjust the lights with the "carriage return" during one of the keyboard's tantrums, it fell off in my hand. Ugh. I will return it and hope I can get an exchange. I obviously don't hate it, but sometimes, I just like for something to work. FWIW, I have a PC-oriented gaming keyboard with lots of lights that I use on my Mac Mini, and it works perfectly, whether I want crazy lights or just something soft in the background while I'm concentrating on the task. I wanted this keyboard because it's Mac-centric and I don't have to guess at the various control keys. I'll update with any hiccups or resolution. UPDATE! I updated to five stars because the replacement keyboard does everything promised. As I noted earlier, I love the clicky-click keys and for some reason, they allow me to type faster. I'm typing this using the keyboard onto my MacBook Air laptop. (I a laptop ever made a keyboard like this, I'd snatch one up immediately!) With this keyboard having the Mac keys clearly marked, it is so much easier to type without having to guess through the corresponding Windows keys. Mac users, take notice! Of course, the most important part in this situation is that the lights work! While I'm not sure of the rationale behind providing some of the odd patterns, the main thing is that I can now easily type in a room with dimmed lighting. The return/replace process was dead easy, and now I have the fully functional keyboard. Love it!
C**Y
A Beautiful Throwback – Not Without Flaws, But Worth It
First of all, hats off to the designer—this keyboard is a work of art. I have the version with the wooden base, and it truly feels like something pulled straight out of the 1960s. I haven’t touched a manual typewriter since I was a child, but using this brings it all back. At first, I almost returned it. I couldn’t type three words without a typo. But it was too beautiful to give up on so quickly, so I committed to giving it a solid day. I’m glad I did—now I’m clicking away just fine, and it’s here to stay. That said, I’ll probably buy a wrist rest. I'm used to my hands lounging comfortably on my Logitech with full wrist support. This keyboard has none, and it sits quite high compared to modern designs. That’s not a flaw—it’s intentional and part of its old-school charm—but it’s worth noting. There is one real drawback if you hope to use this with an iPad: the tablet slot is not designed. It’s too shallow, and the back support is much too short. My iPad either falls backward or tips the whole keyboard over. The only way I got it to stay was by using a thick, rubbery case that wedged it in tightly. Even then, I wouldn’t trust it outside a very stable environment—definitely not for use on a train or in a café. If you're planning to use this with an iPad, you’ll need a Mini or a clever workaround and not haul it around with you. Bluetooth pairing with my Mac was seamless. The backlighting is a fun touch, and the clicky keys are deeply satisfying. It’s definitely a fun little keyboard—equal parts nostalgia and conversation piece.
C**O
Buy this
I am so glad I bought this. It’s a wonderful little gadget. It works absolutely perfectly. It took me reading the manual to set it up (I’m not that tech savvy), but it laid out what to do well enough and was super simple. I use it almost every day with my iPad and linking them was effortless. It clacks a little loudly but I love that because I want to feel like I’m typing on an old Victorian typewriter. The knobs at the top turn the volume of my iPad up and down, and the paper line changer on the side (a little handle type thing) will change the lighting options underneath the keys. I love that the keys are backlit, super helpful in a dim room. This is also a condensed keyboard so my small hands glide right over it easily. It’s very good quality (thank goodness because I thought it was a little pricey at $80). I’d buy it again for sure and think it’s worth the money.
G**N
love the look and feel. but wireless signal and wired connection useless
The quality of the keyboard was nice. I love the color. That more wood design with the keyboard. the backlight was great for the quality. Though the biggest issue I had was the connection. Would not keep a Bluetooth signal at all. would disconnect all the time. Wired connection would not work at all. showed it was charging while connected but would not work. so maybe i just had a defect
E**A
Noisy and lovely. Seems to work pretty good.
I like how clicky it is and you can set them up with multiple things. Also the light settings are pretty. Sometimes it has an issue with reconnecting, but with a little effort I've gotten it working well with my laptop and a tablet and even my phone (though it struggles the most with my phone, personally) Seems like the battery lasts a while, but I don't use this daily or anything so I'm not sure.
G**O
Es un teclado compacto con la disposición de teclas en inglés. Si estás acostumbrado a esta disposición no tendrás problema pero sino es una lata estar buscando los símbolos. El sonido al teclear sin duda es el una máquina de escribir, a mí me gusta. Y con la palanca puedes cambiar el patrón de iluminación del teclado. Es muy versatil porque lo puedes usar en cualquier dispositivo sin importar el sistema operativo debido a que trae en la parte trasera selectores, para sistema operativo y modo de conexión USB o BT. Ya lo probe en todas las opciones y funciona bien. Me gusta tanto que lo llevo a todos lados, para usarlo con mis diferentes dispositivos, incluso en mis computadoras de escritorio. Cuando las pesonas entran a mi oficina y lo ven, lo primero que exclaman es ¡que bonito teclado!. Los materiales son de buenos, luce de buena calidad...en fin estoy muy satisfecha con mi compra.
I**S
El teclado no viene en español. Debiera advertirse en mayúsculas, si se vende en España.
ネ**係
購入したさい他のレビューが外国ばかりだったので説明書も英語だろうと思っていました 付いて開けると日本語の説明書が入っていたのでとっても嬉しかったですし説明書の参考図もとても見やすく助かりました! キーボードをたたく音も良かったです。
S**Y
Este teclado es muy bonito, tiene luces que se pueden cambiar, se puede usar con Bluetooth o con cable, es pequeño y no pesa. Se tardo un llegar un poquito pero arribó antes de lo esperado, muy bien empacado. Sin duda una gran compra. Btw suena como una máquina de escribir 🥰
C**A
No es de metal, está pintado como si lo fuera pero es todo de plástico, el Bluetooth no funciona y además llegó roto, porque no es metal, es plástico. El precio es excesivo para lo que es. No lo compren.
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