The ability of Ambiente, a Chinese brand known for its peripheral products, to create a buzz seems strong, but most of its attention has been centered around color experimentation. "Forgive Green" at the beginning of this year was a standout. However, this doesn’t necessarily reflect negatively on people; Pantone updates its annual color every year, and Armillo follows this tradition as well. Last year’s “Blue Crystal Powder†color was also quite appealing. However, today's green trend in China coincided with various scandals in the entertainment industry. Although it's not a very positive influence, it has brought some chatter to the otherwise quiet world of peripherals.
Currently, Armillo continues to explore its passion for color by launching a customized “Sakura†themed keyboard for Japan. It's expected that sales will be strong there. Previously introduced two versions — 87-key and 108-key — were priced high enough to make your wallet feel lighter. I’m not sure how they plan to release a new “Sakura†version during National Day or whether they’ll collaborate with Ducky, but honestly, I don't understand. Still, this isn’t the main point — 60% of the 68-key model, or the all-powder body. I found myself drawn to it, much like a little girl who can't move away from a beautiful doll in the window, or a boy who can't take his eyes off Transformers on the shelf.
Some say that boys aren't really into keyboards. Two-thirds of them are bought by girls, and one-third are gifts. But I don’t believe that there are so many good boyfriends in China. A few hundred keyboards sold on Taobao are used for girls — I just don’t believe it. There must be many guys like me who can't resist this color. Right…
Okay, time for a regression evaluation, starting from the initial packaging.
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It took more than six hundred oceans, and he gave up blood for a while. The meat hurt for two weeks. Currently only available on Taobao, Jingdong is not on shelves yet.
The packaging of the Sakura series follows a single design from the Armillo product line. This time, MIYA PRO is no exception. The cherry blossom pink on the white background is painted beautifully, with Armillo and MIYA PRO logos, and Japanese '桜' characters scattered across the package.
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The rest of the package isn’t particularly exciting.
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Inside the package, everything is neatly arranged. Accessories are placed on one side, and the rest of the space is reserved for the keyboard.
Interestingly, this MIYA PRO is a joint creation between Ducky and Armillo, but only a Ducky-style manual is included in the internal elements. The other parts seem unrelated. The combination of these two companies leaves me a bit confused.
All accessories follow the Sakura theme.
Key puller - Pink
Cable - Pink
Keycaps - pink, ESC and space keys are printed with two cherry blossom patterns using a special process.
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Replacement key printed with flower
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The TYPE-C interface is now common on mobile phones. Compared to the old mini B interface, the keyboard connector is more convenient. The groove design allows blind insertion without looking at the interface.
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Mechanical keyboards have become popular following e-sports, making them popular among male gamers. The feminine pink color is rare on keyboards, which makes it stand out and cause some buzz.
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Personally, I still prefer 60% compact keyboards because they save desk space and look more refined.
Currently, there aren't many manufacturers producing such small keyboards. The Black AK33 keyboard actually has more than 80 keys, with an F zone, but the layout is compact and lacks border design. It seems even smaller than the 68-key MIYA PRO, though the ABS keycap oiling characteristics are similar.
AK33 advantages: cheap
AK33 disadvantages: low quality
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More and more manufacturers are entering the 60% market. GANSS Darwin has also launched models like ALT 61 EK820 and 68key, with more attractive prices. This has made IKBC, a long-time favorite, feel threatened and respond with price cuts.
Of course, there are also high-end options like the FILCO MINILA67, which offers dual-mode connectivity and premium features, but naturally comes at a high price.
Leopold FC660M is another high-end option, similar in style to Armillo, but with significant differences.
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I don’t know why, but I prefer the one plus three connection cables.
The 68-key model is an early entry in Armillo’s lineup. Many versions have come before this, and the one that impressed me most was the metal version last year. The metal texture is unmatched by plastic, but the price easily breaks into three digits, making it unaffordable for most.
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It's not light. Half a kilogram, basically built-in steel plate.
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Placed on the table, it leaves a lot of space and looks very refreshing. It's also more portable, fitting into a regular shoulder bag. If Armillo could be bolder, launching a wireless version would be even better.
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Regardless of charging or data transmission, Type-C has a significant advantage over Micro USB, but for keyboards, it's practically meaningless. Only the plug-in aspect has some practical value, and it's not comparable to other common keyboard wiring issues. Upgrading to Mini B isn't very meaningful. If it could directly upgrade to wireless Bluetooth, that would be a better step.
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This keyboard doesn’t choose Cherry switches, which is a disappointment for consumers.
The tea axis is one of the four common switches, and it has a certain tactile feel. When typing continuously, the sensation is less noticeable. It's quieter than the green switch, and the slight tactile feedback adds to the fun. It's one of my favorite axes.
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Removing the keycap material, there's no steel plate or shell mold, but some factors affect the feel. There are subtle differences in actual effects. Both MIYA PRO and Leopold FC660M use tea cup + PBT keycaps. The scale feel of the FC660M is more ambiguous and slightly softer.
Unplugging the keycap, you can see that Leopold’s is 1.5mm thick. In comparison, the AK33's ABS keycap is as thin as a flap. Armillo's PBT is also thinner. The thickness difference affects weight and button pressure feel. The FC660M tea shaft buttons are lighter. Many enthusiasts love this. If you want a fresh touch, changing the keycap is a good idea.
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Found an interesting detail — the internal steel plate is also pink.
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God closed a door for me, but opened a wrong window. Found a small keyboard, MIYA PRO has no independent indicator, like CapsLock, which is hidden under the button. The light should come out from the key window, but why is it designed above?
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The character on the keycap is also red.
The pink keycap matches the white, not only in the cherry blossom version, but also in other colors used by Armillo's other keyboards. The effect is not amazing, but it's consistent with the theme and won't appear unexpected.
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Support frame - powder
Back cover - powdered
Non-slip stickers — powder
The entire keyboard has a pink nameplate on the back.
One screw hole is not visible on the back of the keyboard. It's snap-fastened. Leaving a few screw holes affects the overall appearance. Trying to disassemble it a few times is harder.
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Two poisonous details
Driving - Grand Girl Sedan Chair
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For a gaming or illuminated keyboard, driving is unusual, but for simple and practical keyboards like Phil Coliobot, IKBC, and Armillo, drivers are rare. And this driver on the Armillo keyboard, if I remember correctly, should be the first one.
This driver should be the idea of Ducky, and Armillo wouldn’t wait until now to get their driver. After downloading the experience, the actual role of the driver should be to compensate for the lack of the 68-key function. Through the convenient settings of the driver, the 68 keys can control all 104 keys.
The overall driver is very simple, it should be a public driver, the interface is still a 104-key version, macro settings and light settings have conventional designs, but practicality is not great, better than nothing.
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In the end, according to truth and rules, a brief summary is needed.
But after so many words, I felt lazy. If I don’t want to write again, I can simplify it.
Overall, this keyboard, which highlights features and matching colors, can be seen from the appearance at a glance. After all, everyone is subjective when it comes to aesthetics.
This keyboard is a bit too much, I won’t list them one by one.
Shortcomings
The biggest drawback is the high price.
The surface of the white keycap has a matte finish. After a week, the dust in the area cannot be wiped off by hand. It must be wiped with a paper towel before erasing.
The keypad is somewhat inconvenient to use and needs to be adapted.
Suggestions for improvement
First, the connection. Although Type-C achieves a blind insertion effect, wireless connection is the most free. I hope to see it in the future.
Driver functions and interfaces are still in the original stage, many need to be improved.
The exploration of keyboard colors also hopes to continue to pursue.
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