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Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional Classic Type-S

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HHKB Professional Classic Type-S

Classic HHKB Design, Silent Operation


A USB Type-C model featuring the same “Type-S” key switch structure as our flagship model. Its minimal design, inspired by the original model’s form, requires no batteries and comes standard with stylish centrally printed keycaps.
It also supports keymap tools, allowing users to optimise usability to their own preferences.

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  • Topre Silent Key Switches

    Comprising a conical spring, rubber dome, electrostatic capacitive sensor and silent membrane, Topre silent key switches eliminate key chatter, whilst providing supreme tactility, extra comfort, keystroke precision and a quieter HHKB experience.

  • Minimalist, Tenkeyless, Near-Symmetrical Layout

    The compact size and near-symmetrical layout means your fingers never have to leave the home row making for greater speed, accuracy and reduced wrist and finger fatigue.

  • Premium PBT Keycaps and Spacebar

    Sculpted keycaps and spacebar made from durable, shine-resistant PBT with dye-sublimation printed legends for long-life and a crisp, professional finish.

  • Cylindrical Step Sculpted Design

    The cylindrical-step sculpted design provides greater ergonomics, with all keycap surfaces facing centrally, feels more natural and helps you keep your fingers on the home row.

  • Dip-Switch Customisation

    Dip-Switches enable you to change keyboard mode to support different Operating Systems and assign different functions to keys.

  • UNIX Arrangement

    We adopted the key arrangement following the Sun Type 3 key array. The [Control] key is to the left of [A] for greater usability and maximum productivity.

  • Designed and Made In Japan

    Commitment to quality, durability, and technological sophistication.

  • Keymap Customisation

    Keymap settings are written and saved to the HHKB itself so the same keymap can be used with different devices.

Classic Type S all colours

HHKB Classic Type S

A legendary model featuring a minimal, wired-only design and electrostatic capacitive key switches

Available In
Classic Type S WhiteClassic Type S CharcoalClassic Type S Snow
  • Choose white steath

    White
    Printed Keycaps
    PA50952-1401
    PD-KB401WSC

  • Choose charcoal steath

    Charcoal
    Printed Keycaps
    PA50952-1403
    PD-KB401BSC

  • Choose snow steath

    Snow
    Printed Keycaps
    PA50952-1405
    PD-KB401YSC

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Specifications

Model HHKB Classic Type-S White
HHKB Classic Type-S Charcoal
HHKB Classic Type-S Snow
Model Number PD-KB401WSC
PD-KB401BSC
PD-KB401YSC
Chassis Format Ultra-Compact Tenkeyless keyboard
Layout Near-Symmetrical 60-Key Modified US ANSI Layout
Chassis Colour White (PD-KB401WSC)
Charcoal (PD-KB401BSC)
Snow (PD-KB401YSC)
Keycap Colour White / Cool Grey (PD-KB401WSC)
Charcoal (PD-KB401BSC)
Snow (PD-KB401YSC)
Keycap Legend Colour Black (PD-KB401WSC)
Black (PD-KB401BSC)
Black (PD-KB401YSC)
Keycap Legends Long-Life Dye-Sublimation Printed (PD-KB401WSC / PD-KB401BSC / PD-KB401YSC)
Keycap & Spacebar Material Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
Key Weight 45 g
Key Travel 3.8 mm
Key Pitch 19.05 mm
Key Switches Topre Electrostatic Capacitive Silent Key Switches
Key Switch Structure Rubber Dome, Conical Spring, Silent Membrane
Key Switch Lifetime 30 million keystrokes
Chassis & Key Ergonomics Cylindrical Step Sculpted design
Adjustable Keyboard Height 3 Positions
USB Interface USB Type-C
USB Cable 0.9 m (Detachable) with Type-C Connector
Keyboard Dimensions (W x D x H) 294 mm x 110 mm x 40 mm
Dipswitch Customisation Keyboard Mode Selection*1:
HHKB Mode
Lite Ext Mode
Mac Mode
Key Assignment & Wake Up Host Function:
Delete Key assignment
Meta Key assignment (Windows Key / Command Key)
Alt Key assignment
Wake up host PC
Keyboard Weight 530g (excluding cable)
Operating Temperature Range 5°C – 35°C (41°F – 95°F)
Operating Humidity Range 20% – 80% (non-condensing)
Country of Origin Made in Japan
Designed in Japan
Commitment to quality, durability, and technological sophistication
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Year PFU Warranty *2
Advance Exchange Next Business Day *3
Includes replacement of product and two-way shipping costs

System Requirements

Windows

Windows® 10 (32-bit / 64-bit) or later

Apple*4

macOS® 10.15 Catalina or later

 

*1 Dedicated software (free, compatible with Windows and macOS) must be downloaded and used. Please use via USB connection.

*2 Valid for 2 years from the original purchase date of the product from the PFU EMEA Store.

*3 Next Business Day available in some countries, geographic limitations may apply. Where Next Business Day is not available, exchanges typically take place within 1-2 days.

*4 If FileVault is enabled on macOS, please use a USB connection when entering your login credentials.

 

All Specifications are correct at time of publishing but may be subject to future revision due to changes in support policy by PFU and Topre.