YUNZII QL75 Retro Typewriter Keyboards

I learned how to type on a traditional mechanical typewriter during my high school years (1970s). I’m not sure if they still make them anymore, but I do find it intriguing when I see modern-day keyboards posing as retro typewriters.

Years ago, I purchased a QwerkyWriter keyboard out of curiosity, and most recently backed a Kickstarter project for the 10-Year Anniversary edition.

Perhaps it’s just a coincidence, but I received an email from YUNZII this morning promoting the YUNZII QL75 Retro Typewriter QMK/VIA Mechanical Keyboard. At USD 112.19 (MSRP USD 132.59), it seems like quite a deal, although Green and Pink are the only colour options available.

The features of this keyboard are typical of most:

• Hot Swappable Switches

  • Switch Options:

    • Onyx Tactile Switch: Clicky, Prelubed, five pins, 60gf bottom-out force, 43gf actuation force, total travel 3.90 mm, pre-travel 2.00 mm.

    • Cocoa Cream V2 Linear Switch: Clicky, Prelubed, five pins, 55gf bottom out force, 50gf actuation force, total travel 3.30 mm, pre-travel 2.00 mm

• Connections: Wired, Bluetooth 5.0 (up to 3 devices), and 2.4GHz

• Adjustable RGB Backlighting, North-Facing LED

• Full Anti-Ghosting

• QMK/VIA to Customize:

  • RGB

  • Key Assignments

  • Toggle and Knob Function

  • Macro Settings

• Built-In Rechargeable Battery

  • 23 hours with RGB ON

  • 31 days with RGB OFF

• Compatible with Windows, MAC, and Android

Whether or not you choose to reassign keys, the keyboard has pre-programmed FN key combinations, including media controls, calculator, email, and keyboard locking.

The keyboard features five indicator lights: Caps Lock, Power, and Connection type, indicated by BT1, BT2, and BT3 indicator lights, respectively.

What’s Included

• QL75 Keyboard

• USB Cable for Type-C

• Switch and Keycap Puller

• Function Card and Manual

• 2.4GHz Dongle

• Dustproof Cloth

• Two Extra Switches

My Order

I ordered the Green QL75 with Cocoa Cream V2 Linear Switches. I also received a 10% discount, as my order was over $100.00. They also included a complimentary YUNZII Rainbow Cloud Keyboard Wrist Rest, valued at $20.39, although I’m not sure why.

I was also pleasantly surprised to see “FREE SHIPPING.” In today’s economy, this is a breath of fresh air.

I expect to receive my keyboard in approximately two weeks, and I will provide a “hands-on” review after trying it for a while afterwards.

Until next time, thank you for reading!