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FirstBlood B21 Retro Mechanical Keyboard with Cherry Switch | |||||
$88 - | |||||
Firstblood B21 Retro | |||||
~ $88 - |
The Firstblood B21 Retro Switch is a mechanical keyboard designed with a retro color matching and appearance, offering a sturdy and durable build. Its dynamic backlight features white light and built-in various lighting effects, adding a touch of style to your gaming or office setup. The keyboard boasts a 68-key simple layout that enhances the balance and coordination of functional space and functions, providing a comfortable typing experience.
The B21 Retro Switch stands out in the market with its unique features and functionalities. It offers both Bluetooth and Type-C wired connectivity options, allowing you to connect it to your devices effortlessly. With its dual-mode connection, you can easily switch between Bluetooth and USB wired connection, supporting up to 3 devices simultaneously.
This keyboard showcases a retro aesthetic design with its color matching and appearance. It is built with high-quality materials, ensuring durability and longevity. The layout follows a 65% size standard ANSI layout, providing a compact yet functional design. The ergonomic design of the keyboard includes a 6.68° angle between the keyboard foot support and the desktop, promoting a comfortable typing posture. The 5-row keycaps produce an arc, enhancing the overall typing experience.
The B21 Retro Switch offers versatile connectivity options, making it compatible with various devices and operating systems. It supports Bluetooth connection, allowing you to connect it wirelessly to your devices. Additionally, it features a Type-C wired connection for a reliable and efficient connection. Whether you are using Windows, Mac, or other compatible systems, this keyboard is designed to seamlessly work with them.
With the B21 Retro Switch, users have the freedom to personalize their typing experience. The keyboard supports key remapping, allowing you to customize the function of each key according to your preferences. Additionally, it offers aesthetic customizations like backlighting, with a variety of lighting effects to choose from. To further enhance the customization options, the keyboard comes with proprietary software, the FirstBlood B21 Software V1.01n, which enables you to fine-tune the keyboard settings and lighting effects.
Aside from its retro design and versatile connectivity options, the B21 Retro Switch offers additional features that set it apart from other keyboards in the market. It features SA spherical PBT closed keycaps, providing a comfortable and tactile typing experience. The keyboard also boasts a no-conflict key feature, ensuring that all keys respond quickly and accurately, even when multiple keys are pressed simultaneously. With its long battery life, it can be used continuously for 36 hours with the backlight turned on and up to 240 hours with the backlight turned off. The theoretical standby time is an impressive 6 months, making it a reliable companion for long gaming sessions or work hours.
Firstblood B21 Retro | Qwertykeys Neo75 Cu | Keychron V1 Max |
Name Firstblood B21 Retro | Name Qwertykeys Neo75 Cu | Name Keychron V1 Max |
Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear | Switch Options Unknown | Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky |
Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile |
Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable |
Layout Size 65% | Layout Size 75% | Layout Size 75% |
Layout Standard ANSI | Layout Standard ISO, ANSI | Layout Standard ISO, ANSI |
Layout Ergonomics Normal | Layout Ergonomics Normal | Layout Ergonomics Normal |
Knob Support | Knob Support | Knob Support |
Display Support | Display Support | Display Support |
Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support |
Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys |
USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Connection Bluetooth, Wireless | Connection 2.4 GHz, Wireless | Connection Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wireless |
Polling Rate - | Polling Rate - | Polling Rate 1000 Hz |
Battery capacity - | Battery capacity 2200 mAh | Battery capacity 4000 mAh |
QMK/VIA | QMK/VIA | QMK/VIA |
N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover |
Mount Style Unknown | Mount Style Gasket Mount | Mount Style Gasket Mount |
Backlight White | Backlight Rgb | Backlight Rgb, South-face |
Case Material Unknown case | Case Material Unknown case | Case Material Unknown case |
Case Colors | Case Colors | Case Colors |
Keycaps Material PBT | Keycaps Material ABS | Keycaps Material PBT |