Hybrid Type-S - Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB)

Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional Hybrid Type-S

The iconic digital companion

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Hybrid connectivity options and silent key switches for a quieter HHKB experience on all your modern devices.

• Minimalist, Tenkeyless, Near-Symmetrical Layout

  The compact size and near-symmetrical layout means your fingers never have to leave the home row making for greater speed, accuracy and reduced wrist and finger fatigue.

• Topre Silent Key Switches

  Comprising a conical spring, rubber dome, electrostatic capacitive sensor and silent membrane, Topre silent key switches eliminate key chatter, whilst providing supreme tactility, extra comfort, keystroke precision and a quieter HHKB experience.

• Premium PBT Keycaps and Spacebar

  Sculpted keycaps and spacebar made from durable, shine-resistant PBT with dye-sublimation printed legends for long-life and a crisp, professional finish.

• Cylindrical Step Sculpted Design

  The cylindrical-step sculpted design provides greater ergonomics, with all keycap surfaces facing centrally, feels more natural and helps you keep your fingers on the home row.

• Hybrid Connectivity

  Connect to your PC or hybrid device via USB (Type-C), or connect to your PC, Tablet, Smartphone (up to 4 paired devices) via bluetooth multi-pairing, instantly switching between devices with keyboard shortcuts.

• Dip-Switch Customisation

  Dip-Switches enable you to change keyboard mode to support different Operating Systems.

• UNIX Arrangement

  We adopted the key arrangement following the Sun Type 3 key array. The [Control] key is to the left of [A] for greater usability and maximum productivity.

• Keymap Customisation

  Keymap settings are written and saved to the HHKB itself so the same keymap can be used with different devices.

• Made & Designed In Japan

  Commitment to quality, durability, and technological sophistication.

HHKB Hybrid Type-S

Hybrid connectivity options and silent key switches for a quieter HHKB experience on all your modern devices.

Available In

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  White Printed Keycaps PA50952-1231 PD-K800WS

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  Charcoal Printed Keycaps PA50952-1232 PD-K800BS

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  White Blank Keycaps PA50952-1241 PD-K800WNS

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  Charcoal Blank Keycaps PA50952-1242 PD-KB800BNS

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Specifications

Model	HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S (White/Printed Keycaps)
HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S (Charcoal/Printed Keycaps)
HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S (White/Blank Keycaps)
HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S (Charcoal/Blank Keycaps)
Model Number	PD-KB800WS
PD-KB800BS
PD-KB800WNS
PD-KB800BNS
Chassis Format	Ultra-Compact Tenkeyless keyboard
Layout	Near-Symmetrical 60-Key Modified US ANSI Layout
Chassis Colour	White (PD-KB800WS / PD-KB800WNS)
Charcoal (PD-KB800BS / PD-KB800BNS)
Keycap Colour	White / Cool Grey (PD-KB800WS / PD-KB800WNS)
Charcoal (PD-KB800BS / PD-KB800BNS)
Keycap Legend Colour	Black (PD-KB800WS)
Black (PD-KB800BS)
Keycap Legends	Long-Life Dye-Sublimation Printed (PD-KB800WS / PD-KB800BS)
No Keycap Legends (PD-KB800WNS / PD-KB800BNS)
Keycap & Spacebar Material	Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Key Weight	45 g
Key Travel	3.8 mm
Key Pitch	19.05 mm
Key Switches	Topre Electrostatic Capacitive Silent Key Switches
Key Switch Structure	Rubber Dome, Conical Spring, Silent Membrane
Key Switch Lifetime	50 million keystrokes
Chassis & Key Ergonomics	Cylindrical Step Sculpted design
Keymap Customisation Software *1	Settings written to / stored on the HHKB
Bluetooth Interface *2	Bluetooth 4.2LE (Class 2) Multi-pairing – Up to 4 devices
Bluetooth Radio Operating Range	10 metres
Power	2 x AA Batteries
Operating Time	Approx 3 months *3
USB Interface	USB Type-C
Adjustable Keyboard Height	3 Positions
Keyboard Dimensions (W x D x H)	294 mm x 120 mm x 40 mm
Dipswitch Customisation	Keyboard Mode Selection
HHKB Mode
Lite Ext Mode
Mac Mode
Key Assignment & Wake Up Host Function
Delete Key assignment
Meta Key assignment (Windows Key / Command Key)
Alt Key assignment
Wake up host PC
Keyboard Weight	540 g (Excluding Batteries)
Operating Temperature Range	5°C – 35°C (41°F – 95°F)
Operating Humidity Range	20% – 80% (non-condensing)
Country of Origin	Made in Japan
Designed in Japan
Commitment to quality, durability, and technological sophistication
Manufacturer Warranty	2 Year PFU Warranty *4
Advance Exchange Next Business Day *5
Includes replacement of product and two-way shipping costs

System Requirements *6

Windows

Windows® 10 (32-bit / 64-bit) Windows® 8.1 (32-bit / 64-bit) Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit) Windows® Server 2016 Windows® Server 2012 Windows® Server 2008

Apple

macOS® Catalina 10.15 macOS® Mojave 10.14 macOS® High Sierra 10.13 macOS® Sierra 10.12 iOS® 11.4 or higher iPadOS® 13.0 or higher

Android

Android 4.4™ KitKat or higher

*1 Keymap customisation software requires a USB connection to a PC running Windows® or macOS®.

*2 Bluetooth connection requires Windows® 10 or Windows® 8.1, macOS® Catalina 10.15 or macOS® Mojave 10.14, iPadOS® 13.0 or higher, iOS® 11.4 or higher, Android™ 4.4 KitKat or higher.

*3 When using Alkaline batteries, different battery types may provide different results.

*4 Valid for 2 years from the original purchase date of the product from the PFU EMEA Store.

*5 Next Business Day available in some countries, geographic limitations may apply. Where Next Business Day is not available, exchanges typically take place within 1-2 days.

*6 HHKB HYBRID Type-S may work with other Operating Systems including many Linux distributions, although PFU cannot guarantee the keyboard is operable with any Operating Systems except those listed above.

All Specifications are correct at time of publishing but may be subject to future revision due to changes in support policy by PFU and Topre.