YUNZII Launches Its QL75 Retro Typewriter Mechanical Keyboard

[Nomad76]

YUNZII has officially released its QL75 mechanical keyboard, which combines the aesthetics of vintage typewriters and modern functionality in a compact, 75% layout. The keyboard has overall dimensions of 328.1 × 214.5 × 64.1 mm and 1461.5 grams. The QL75 features a top-mounted structure with gasket implementation for keystroke dampening. Switch options include the YUNZII Onyx Tactile Switch, with a defined feedback at actuation points, and the YUNZII Cocoa Cream V2 Early Bottoming Linear Switch for those who prefer a smoother keystroke travel. Both switch variants are accommodated by the keyboard's full hot-swappable PCB, which accepts both 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switch designs.

The keycaps are constructed of ABS polymer and have an electroplated matte chrome finish with laser-engraved legends. The vintage-like typewriter keycaps sport North-facing RGB LEDs that provide backlighting with multiple effect options. The YUNZII QL75 has full N-key rollover (NKRO) capability and is compatible with all major operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS). Another neat feature is the integrated stand that can hold a phone or tablet.



Firmware customization is available through QMK and VIA support, allowing key remapping, macro programming, and lighting control. The keyboard includes dedicated media controls through toggle switches and integrated rotary knobs.

Connectivity options are comprehensive, incorporating Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz wireless, and USB Type-C wired connections. When operating in wired mode, the keyboard achieves a 1000 Hz polling rate. Power is supplied by a 4000 mAh battery when used wirelessly.

Specifications:

• Layout: 75% Layout, 84-Key, Toggle and Knobs
• RGB: North-facing RGB
• Color Choices: Green, Pink
• Switch Choices: YUNZII Onyx Tactile Switch, YUNZII Cocoa Cream V2 Early Bottoming Linear Switch
• Structure: Top Mounted
• Battery: 4000mAh
• Connection: Bluetooth 5.0, Wireless 2.4G & Wired Type-C
• Size of Product: 328.1 x 214.5 x 64.1 mm
• Weight of Product: 1461.5 g
• Keycap Material: ABS Typewriter Style Keycaps
• Keycap Technique: Electroplated Matte Chrome Laser Engraved
• Customization: QMK & VIA
• System: Windows/Mac/Linux/Android/iOS
• NKRO: YES
• Hot-Swappable: Full-key hot-swappable, supports 3-pin or 5-pin mechanical keyboard switches.

Available in green and pink color, the YUNZII QL75 is priced at $109.99.

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[Chaitanya]

Its going to be a painful user exp in long run also novelty will wear off far sooner than most other fancy gear.

 

[mashie]

A wannabe typewriter and you can't even get it with clickly switches?

 

[Nomad76]

Its going to be a painful user exp in long run also novelty will wear off far sooner than most other fancy gear.

For writing, nope imho, layout mimics good old typewriters, however.. it will be a pain for gaming

A wannabe typewriter and you can't even get it with clickly switches?

It would be nice if they also offered it as a barebone switchless kit. The pricing is reasonable for retro "Hemingway wannabes".

 

[Wirko]

A wannabe typewriter and you can't even get it with clickly switches?

Should be CLUNK!!-y, not clicky. With a ~2 cm travel, not 5 mm. With mechanical caps lock - but it's probably boringly electronic. To make it halfway true to a typewriter, they should also remove the Enter key. The carriage return/line feed lever is enough.

 

[bonehead123]

Looks cute & all, but as already noted, I think the novelty would wear off pretty quickly, especially for anyone not old enough to even know how to spell "typewriter", and those colors aren't really all that either, since to be truly "retro" the pink one should be more like "Barbie" colored, and the green one should be like the old avacado green kitchen appliances, hahahaha

 

[_roman_]

This should not have a battery.

There were electric type writers at the end of the type writer era.

 

[Wirko]

how to spell "typewriter"

That's the longest word that has all letters in one keyboard row (at least on US / UK keyboards), to make it easier to remember.

 

[Caring1]

If they are going to have a replica of the paper slot at the back, why not incorporate a basic printer into the device also.

 

[lemonadesoda]

Sorry. Looks awful.

That's the longest word that has all letters in one keyboard row (at least on US / UK keyboards), to make it easier to remember.

Also, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herniaria_glabra