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DAREU EK820 Black TKL  HAVIT HV-KB390L is a rebadged version of DAREU EK820, using the Kailh Choc low-profile switch. HAVIT only brought in the wired / TKL / Blue switch version. Its primary characteristic is its low weight, at only 520g. The black version has low-profile keycaps, making them extra slim. HAVIT just brought out a 104 key version of the same keyboard called HV-KB395L, which is even RGB. The Bluetooth version can be paired with up to 5 different devices. Before You Buy Backlight ONLY works in wired mode, for the dual mode capable versions. This is to save battery power.  Known Variants HAVIT HV-KB390L (black TKL wired) (blue switch only) DAREU EK820 black as 104 touch / TKL BT dual / 68 BT dual DAREU EK820 white TKL BT dual DAREU models are available in both blue and red switches. Dual mode means capable of both wired and bluetooth operation. Review Links Pending Purchase Links  CheapMKBs may earn a commission ...

Q: What is the lightest mechanical keyboard I can get? A: Very good question. We're probably looking for something in a plastic case, not metal. We're probably looking for something small, not full-size. And finally, we're probably looking for something low-profile, not full-size switches. The actual weight of the keyboard is rarely if ever listed on various websites, but most keyboards weight over 1 kg.  Corsair K70 is listed as 2.6 pounds, which is 1.18 kg. And the K70 doesn't even have that much metal in it. After a bit of research, I came upon the HAVIT HVKB390L which is based on the new Kailh Choc low-profile mechanical switch. Its listed weight is 0.52 kg, which is just under 1 lb. And it is a full 87-key TKL. When combined with low-profile keycaps, it is indeed very light. Please also see CMKB Profile: HAVIT-HV-KB390L / DAREU EK820 Further research shows that this is actually a rebadged version of DAREU EK820 out of China. And the EK820 also comes ...