I type for a living, which means I spend at least eight hours a day with a keyboard. And over time, I've grown extremely fond of the best mechanical keyboards. Many of these are a joy to type on, and if a keyboard is hot-swappable, that's even better, as I can change the switches as needed for a different type of feel and sound profile.
I love a loud, thock-y keyboard like the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical, which, for a good few months, was my work-from-home keyboard... until my partner told me the clickity-clackity loudness was driving her mad. While I love it, I love my partner more, so what did I do to save my relationship (and her sanity)?
I got a silent mechanical keyboard which is, in fact, so quiet that no one would even realize I was frantically typing away: the Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL. And right now, it's at its lowest ever price. The Immersion A3 TKL is currently 44% off and is available for $49 — down from its $89 retail price.
The Immersion A3 TKL is the antithesis of the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical. It's a low-profile keyboard, which means its switches are easier to activate as they have a lower actuation point. The low-profile design also means that I don't have to raise my wrist too much, which makes the keyboard ergonomically friendly — a necessity if you have a sedentary job.
But let's talk about the sound profile. The Immersion A3 TKL features a layer of sponge located between the aluminum top plate and the plastic bottom plate, which absorbs all vibrations, resulting in a quiet typing sound that is as silent as a lamb. As the keyboard is hot-swappable, you can swap the stock switches for louder ones, but I won't be doing that. Still, it's nice to have that option.
I'm not the only one who thinks this keyboard is silent. When I tested it in the office, my coworkers were surprised at just how inconspicuous it sounded. At home, my partner asked me, "Are you actually working right now?" even though I was bashing out a review.
I also love that, unlike most other mechanical or Hall Effect keyboards I've tested, the Immersion A3 TKL is fitted with a tiny screen that can be customized to display GIFs or static images. I think that's fantastic, as it lets me add a touch of my personality to the workspace. My go-to GIF is one of The Dark Urge from Baldur’s Gate 3 knitting (as seen in this video by Larian Studios), but I'm planning to change it to a short video from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 so that everyone is aware I am obsessed with the game.
Even at its full price, the Immersion A3 TKL is a must-buy, so the 44% discount at Amazon is too good to pass up. Right now, for a limited time, you can grab the Immersion A3 TKL for just $49.
If you're looking for a great mechanical keyboard as you go back to school or college, or just need one to not disturb your coworkers, I can't recommend the Immersion A3 TKL enough. Even though I've tested countless keyboards since, none have dethroned Hexgears' offering when it comes to sound. It's a low-profile paradise.
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