HHKB HYBRID Type S Snow printed keyboard

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Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional HYBRID Type-S Snow

HHKB Hybrid Type-S Snow

The HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S Snow models are pure white in colour with a minimalist design, aesthetically pleasing centre middle printed keycaps and an updated Fn key.
The printed version features a Helvetica style lite typeface never seen before on HHKB models.
Available with either printed or blank keycaps.
HHKB HYBRID Type S Snow printed keyboard close up of keycaps

Minimalist, Tenkeyless, Near-Symmetrical Layout

Designed with a lot of white space for a minimalist and stylish design.

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. Key characters are printed in the center. Lowercase function keys are located at the lower left and lower right.

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.

HHKB HYBRID Type S Snow printed keyboard on a desk

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.

Hybrid Connectivity

Connect to your PC or hybrid device via USB (Type-C), or connect to your PC, Tablet, Smartphone (up to 4 paired devices) via bluetooth multi-pairing, instantly switching between devices with keyboard shortcuts.

Dip-Switch Customisation

Dip-Switches enable you to change keyboard mode to support different Operating Systems.

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.

Keymap Customisation

Keymap settings are written and saved to the HHKB itself, so the same keymap can be used with different devices.
HHKB HYBRID Type S Snow printed and blank keyboards close up

Made & Designed In Japan

Commitment to quality, durability, and technological sophistication.

HHKB Hybrid Type-S

Hybrid connectivity options and silent key switches create a quieter experience on all your modern devices.

Person typing on a HHKB HYBRID Type S Snow printed keyboard

HHKB Hybrid Type-S Snow

HHKB HYBRID Type S Snow printed and blank keyboards
HHKB HYBRID Type S Snow printed keyboard
HHKB HYBRID Type S Snow blank keyboard

Available In

HHKB HYBRID Type S Snow printed keyboard keycaps

Printed Keycaps
PA50952-1264
PD-KB800YSC

HHKB HYBRID Type S Snow blank keyboard keycaps

Blank Keycaps
PA50952-1265
PD-KB800YNS

Specifications

Model HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S Snow (Pure White/Printed Keycaps)
HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S Snow (Pure White/Blank Keycaps)
Model Number PD-KB800YSC
PD-KB800YNS
Chassis Format Ultra-Compact Tenkeyless keyboard
Layout Near-Symmetrical 60-Key Modified US ANSI Layout
Chassis Colour Pure White (PD-KB800YSC / PD-KB800YNS)
Keycap Colour Pure White (PD-KB800YSC / PD-KB800YNS)
Keycap Legends Long-Life Dye-Sublimation Printed. Helvetica Lite Typeface. Centre aligned (PD-KB800YSC)
No Keycap Legends (PD-KB800YNS)
Keycap Legend Colour Grey (PD-KB800YSC)
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
Keymap Customisation Software *1 Settings written to / stored on the HHKB
Bluetooth Interface *2 Bluetooth 4.2LE (Class 2) Multi-pairing – Up to 4 devices
Bluetooth Radio Operating Range 10 metres (approx.)
Power 2 x AA Batteries
Operating Time Approx 3 months *3
USB Interface USB Type-C
Adjustable Keyboard Height 3 Positions
Keyboard Dimensions
(W x D x H)
294 mm x 120 mm x 40 mm
Dipswitch Customisation Keyboard Mode Selection:
- 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 540 g (Excluding Batteries)
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
Package Contents HHKB HYBRID Type-S Snow
2 x AA Alkaline Batteries
User's Guide
Safety Precautions
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Year PFU Warranty *4
Advance Exchange Next Business Day *5
Includes replacement of product and two-way shipping costs

System Requirements *6

Windows

Windows® 11 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows® 10 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows® Server 2022
Windows® Server 2016
Windows® Server 2012
Windows® Server 2008

Apple

macOS® 13 Ventura
macOS® 12 Monterey
macOS® 11 Big Sur
macOS® 10.15 Catalina
macOS® 10.14 Mojave
macOS® 10.13 High Sierra
macOS® 10.12 Sierra
iOS® 11.4 or higher
iPadOS® 13.0 or higher

Android

Android™ 4.4 KitKat or higher

 

 

*1 Keymap customisation software requires a USB connection to a PC running Windows® or macOS®.

*2 Bluetooth connection requires Windows® 10 or Windows® 8.1, macOS® Catalina 10.15 or macOS® Mojave 10.14, iPadOS® 13.0 or higher, iOS® 11.4 or higher, Android™ 4.4 KitKat or higher.

*3 When using Alkaline batteries, different battery types may provide different results.

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

*5 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.

*6 HHKB HYBRID Type-S may work with other Operating Systems including many Linux distributions, although PFU cannot guarantee the keyboard is operable with any Operating Systems except those listed above.

 

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.