IQUNIX A80 Explorer

IQUNIX · 75% · standard height

IQUNIX A80 Explorer mechanical keyboard
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The IQUNIX A80 Explorer is an 83-key tri-mode wireless keyboard with a retro sci-fi design, hot-swap sockets, and swappable Cherry MX or TTC switches in a lightweight ABS case.

Best for: typing, office, enthusiast.

IQUNIX A80 Explorer specs

Layout 75%
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX Brown, TTC Speed Silver
Keycaps dye-sublimation PBT
Case ABS
Mount n/a
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery 4000 mAh
Typical price $169
Sound (stock) clacky retro-styled stock
Released 2021

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Stock switches in the database

The IQUNIX A80 Explorer is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Cherry MX Red linear · 45g actuation The Cherry MX Red is the industry's reference 45g linear, the default gaming switch in countless prebuilt keyboards since its 2008 reintroduction. Cherry MX Brown tactile · 55g actuation The Cherry MX Brown is the classic light 55g tactile that defined the "quiet office switch" category, with a subtle bump that enthusiasts either rely on or mod away. TTC Speed Silver linear · 37g actuation TTC Speed Silver is a short-travel light linear aimed at gaming, competing with Kailh and Cherry speed silvers for faster actuation in competitive play.

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Alternatives to the IQUNIX A80 Explorer

IQUNIX L80 75% · $169 The IQUNIX L80 is an 83-key tri-mode wireless keyboard with an 80s-inspired colorway, hot-swap sockets for Cherry MX or Gateron switches, and a 4000mAh battery rated for up to 200 days over Bluetooth.
IQUNIX OG80 75% · $209 The IQUNIX OG80 is an 83-key tri-mode wireless keyboard with a stepped case profile, hot-swap sockets, stock TTC Gold Pink switches, and a 4000mAh battery rated up to 3000 hours over Bluetooth.
Feker K75 75% · $99.99 An 83-key tri-mode wireless 75% keyboard with a knob and TFT screen, PBT keycaps, a 5000mAh battery, and hot-swap sockets, priced around 100 USD.

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