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Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional HYBRID Type-S Snow
HHKB Hybrid Type-S Snow
The printed version features a Helvetica style lite typeface never seen before on HHKB models.
Available with either printed or blank 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.
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
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.
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.