HHKB Hybrid Type S
HHKBReleased 2023
Hybrid Type S
95/100
60% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- Class-leading productivity (93/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Plastic · PBT case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Hybrid Type S wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesSilent · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery2000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic · PBT
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowHybrid Type S vs Ducky Year of the Rat
Hybrid Type SYear of the Rat
| HHKBHybrid Type SThis page | DuckyYear of the Rat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 95 /100 | 95 /100 |
| Build quality | 89 /100 | 89 /100 |
| Performance | 77 /100 | 77 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Plastic · PBT | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
