The iconic digital companion
Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional Hybrid Type-S
HHKB Hybrid Type-S
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.
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
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
Available In
White
Printed Keycaps
PA50952-1231
PD-K800WS
Charcoal
Printed Keycaps
PA50952-1232
PD-K800BS
White
Blank Keycaps
PA50952-1241
PD-K800WNS
Charcoal
Blank Keycaps
PA50952-1242
PD-KB800BNS
Specifications
| Model | HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S (White/Printed Keycaps) |
| HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S (Charcoal/Printed Keycaps) | |
| HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S (White/Blank Keycaps) | |
| HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S (Charcoal/Blank Keycaps) | |
| Model Number | PD-KB800WS |
| PD-KB800BS | |
| PD-KB800WNS | |
| PD-KB800BNS | |
| Chassis Format | Ultra-Compact Tenkeyless keyboard |
| Layout | Near-Symmetrical 60-Key Modified US ANSI Layout |
| Chassis Colour | White (PD-KB800WS / PD-KB800WNS) |
| Charcoal (PD-KB800BS / PD-KB800BNS) | |
| Keycap Colour | White / Cool Grey (PD-KB800WS / PD-KB800WNS) |
| Charcoal (PD-KB800BS / PD-KB800BNS) | |
| Keycap Legend Colour | Black (PD-KB800WS) |
| Black (PD-KB800BS) | |
| Keycap Legends | Long-Life Dye-Sublimation Printed (PD-KB800WS / PD-KB800BS) |
| No Keycap Legends (PD-KB800WNS / PD-KB800BNS) | |
| 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 | 50 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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® 10 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows® 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Windows® Server 2016
Windows® Server 2012
Windows® Server 2008
Apple
macOS® Catalina 10.15
macOS® Mojave 10.14
macOS® High Sierra 10.13
macOS® Sierra 10.12
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.