How low can you go?
Ask the Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL, perhaps my favorite low-profile (LP) keyboard from here on out.
That isnt to say its flawless, and just like most other peripherals, theres some room for improvement.
Is it still one of thebest mechanical keyboards?
Read my full Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL review to find out.
Amazing build
If youre looking for a sturdy keyboard, the Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL is it.
Its thick and well-placed so theres no flex.
The bottom plate is made of thick ABS plastic but it doesnt look or feel cheap.
This keyboard isthin,measuring just 14.17 x 5.74 x 1.22 inches.
If you cant afford the Flow84, the Immersion A3 is a superb alternative.
Its quite light too, weighing 1.67 pounds.
Overall, the build quality is excellent and youre getting your moneys worth.
The Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL is just that.
Its a typists dream, offering nothing short of a beautiful experience.
My coworkers could barely hear me typing, so this keyboard is perfect for the office.
Compared to standard-profile switches, low-profile switches are easier to activate as they have a lower actuation point.
The White Rain switches have a 1.2mm activation point and require 50g to register key presses.
Regardless, Ive loved using the White Rain switches.
Also contributing to the wonderful typing experience are the low-profile keycaps.
You dont need to raise your wrist too much, which makes the keyboard ergonomically friendly.
I fired up a few games to see if it held its own, and it certainly did.
The Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL does and I love it.
It might be gimmicky, but Im eating it up.
Using the companion software, it’s possible for you to quickly upload GIFs or static images.
I really like the screen as it allows me to add a personal touch to my office space.
Keycaps can get shiny
The Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL is fitted with polycarbonate plastic keycaps.
This material is similar to ABS and both share the tendency to get shiny.
Over time, they can start appearing shiny.
Well, for me, this happened an hour into using the Immersion A3 TKL.
I could clearly see and still can, as I write this review my fingerprints on its keycaps.
Even after wiping them down, I could see the remnants.
For $129, typists and casual gamers alike will be pleased with its performance in both areas.
I love the Kailh linear switches I tested and going forward, Ill compare all linear switches to them.
They offer a smooth typing experience, making this keyboard an excellent choice for productivity.
The 1,000Hz polling rate combined with the responsive switches is great for gaming in your downtime, too.
The build quality is fantastic and sturdy, as is the gorgeous RGB lighting and customizable TFT screen.
However, I would have preferred PBT keycaps.
The PC keycaps the Immersion A3 TKL uses are soft, but theyre also frustratingly fingerprint magnets.
Regardless, the Immersion A3 TKL is very loveable and one of thebest keyboardsIve used so far.
