DareuReleased 2023

A104 Pro

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
100% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (89/100)
  • Strong customisability (77/100)
  • 8,000 Hz polling rate
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • Portability is the weak point (42/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the A104 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall497789664267
Build quality
49
Customisability
77
Performance
89
Productivity
66
Portability
42
Overall
67
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions30
Weight1185 g

More specs

Height Mm30 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

A104 Pro vs AULA Hero 68 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
A104 ProHero 68 HE
 DareuA104 ProThis pageAULAHero 68 HE
Overall score67 /10067 /100
Build quality49 /10057 /100Better
Performance89 /10091 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz8,000 Hz
Mount type
Case materialPlasticAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes