February seems to be the month of new launches in the world of technology. OnePlus is set to release its smartphone, the OnePlus 11 on February 7 but the big news is that along with the smartphone, OnePlus will be launching its first physical keyboard in partnership with keyboard maker – Keychron. The launch event will be taking place in Delhi on February 7.
Our first mechanical keyboard, coming February 7
— OnePlus (@oneplus) January 23, 2023
Specifications of OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro
The company has teased the design of the keyboard on the official website. As per the official website of OnePlus, the upcoming keyboard will have a mechanical design with two shaded keys and will feature a double gasket–mounted design, a custom–made layout, and a profile. The image on the website shows the keyboard has a Red colored button which would be a first for any OnePlus product and keys like function, backspace, delete, page up, and page down. The keyboard will come with hot-swappable keys and multiple colorful buttons. The keyboard also has a rotary knob, which could be used to adjust the volume, scroll through the screen, and zoom in/out. According to the website, the keyboard will have a slider key for power and Bluetooth.
According to MySmartPrice, the company has also confirmed some details about this upcoming keyboard. The keyboard will offer customization options, including hot-swappable switches and flexible, open-source firmware. Users can customize the keyboard for RBG lights or remap keys easily and users with a Linux system can also connect the keyboard to their devices.
