Page 4 - Conclusion
YUNZII calls the B87 their cutest keyboard, but there are more reasons than just appearance to justify its appeal. It accomplishes a pretty look with its overall design, but I appreciate the attention to details and commitment to this style in the keycaps, rounded shell, and soft touch finish. I also like the included palm rest that matches with the rest of the B87. The board includes favorable features like PBT keycaps, hot-swappable mechanical switches, full N-key rollover, and RGB LED backlighting. It offers both wired and wireless operation, which is handy. Its wireless mode uses a 4000mAh battery and can provide up to nine days of mixed use with the lighting on before needing to recharge the keyboard. Under the keycaps, the lubricated YUNZII Milk V2 switches offer a smooth linear feel. The overall typing experience is a bit clacky, but it does not sound cheap or hollow. The multiple layers underneath the switches make for a solid feel overall, as the audible feedback is more up to your preference. Better yet, the YUNZII B87 works with open-source firmware like QMK and VIA. If there is any possible deterrent for the YUNZII B87, it is the fact the charming aesthetic means the keyboard is more difficult to take apart for modification. However, given the cushioning and damping layers inside, it still is a solid option in stock configuration. At the time of the review, the YUNZII B87 can be found as low as $75, depending on your chosen color. If you are looking for a colorful, pretty, and unique tenkeyless keyboard, the YUNZII B87 should be taken into consideration.
YUNZII provided this product to APH Networks for the purposes of evaluation.
APH Networks Review Focus Summary:
8/10 means Definitely a very good product with drawbacks that are not likely going to matter to the end user.
7/10 means Great product with many advantages and certain insignificant drawbacks, but should be considered before purchasing.
-- Final APH Networks Numeric Rating is 7.4/10
Please note that the APH Networks Numeric Rating system is based off our proprietary guidelines in the Review Focus, and should not be compared to other publications.
The YUNZII B87 is an attractive mechanical keyboard that fully commits to its cute design in both its appearance and implementation without any compromises.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. A Closer Look - Disassembly and Internals
4. Conclusion
