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HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S Keyboard

The flagship model equipped with silent keys.

Game-changing electrostatic capacitive switches.

Best-in-class Topre silent switches give you an unrivaled keying experience, eliminating key chatter while providing supreme tactility, extra comfort, keystroke precision, and a quieter HHKB experience.

Topre

Comfort for the longest sessions.

Ideal curvature keeps your hands and arms from getting tired, even during extended programming, coding, and keying sessions. Compact size and near-symmetrical layout makes your fingers feel comfortable staying on the ‘Home row,’ so the board feels like an extension of your body.

Comfort

Connect 4 Bluetooth devices and swap between them instantly.

The HYBRID and HYBRID Type-S models support both Bluetooth and USB Type-C, so you can connect to any device via wire or wireless.

Connect

Make your own keymaps and use them on all your devices.*

Create your own keymap with the Keymap Customization Function on the Classic Type-S, HYBRID and HYBRID Type-S model. Keymap settings are saved in the HHKB itself so your personalized user experience can be used with different devices.

* Keymap software requires a USB connection to a PC running Microsoft Windows for programming.

Keymap

High quality keys

  • Premium textured PBT keycaps stay dry and resist shine
  • Ultra-durable dye-sublimation key labels that never fade
  • Traditional HYBRID Type-S features a 45g actuation force for fast, precise typing, while the HYBRID Type-S 30th Anniversary Edition reduces actuation to 30g for an even lighter, more responsive keystroke experience
Quality

Compact size & ergonomic design

  • Unique 60-key layout to save space and maximize efficiency
  • ‘Control’ key placement reduces finger travel distance, especially during programming
  • Contoured key settings reduces fatigue
  • Increased keystroke precision and keystrokes per minute
Compact

Maximum connectivity

  • Compatible with PC and Mac
  • Works with most Bluetooth-enabled iOS and Android phones and tablets
  • Connect via Bluetooth up to 4 devices
  • USB-C connection for wired use
Connectivity

Highly customizable

  • DIP switch to personalize your experience
  • Three height adjustment options
  • Printed or blank keycap options
Customizable

Compare with other HHKB models

Compare with other HHKB models
Feature
HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S Keyboard HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S Keyboard
HHKB Professional HYBRID Keyboard HHKB Professional HYBRID Keyboard
HHKB Professional Classic Keyboard HHKB Professional Classic Keyboard
HHKB Professional Classic Type-S Keyboard HHKB Professional Classic Type-S Keyboard
HHKB Studio Keyboard HHKB Studio Keyboard
Silent Switches No No No No No
Switch Type Topre (Silent) Topre Topre Topre (Silent) Linear MX (Hot-Swappable)
Bluetooth Yes Yes No No Yes
Custom Keymapping Yes Yes No Yes Yes
USB Type-C Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DIP Switch Settings Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
PBT Space Bar Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
3 Adjustable Height Options Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Integrated Pointing Stick No No No No Yes
Customizable Gesture Pads No No No No Yes
Available Colors Charcoal, White, Snow Charcoal, White Charcoal, White Charcoal, White, Snow Charcoal, Snow
Available Keycaps Charcoal, White, Snow, Limited Edition Colors, Blank, Stamped Charcoal, White, Snow, Limited Edition Colors, Blank, Stamped Charcoal, White, Snow, Limited Edition Colors, Blank, Stamped Charcoal, White, Snow, Limited Edition Colors, Blank, Stamped Charcoal, Snow, Blank, Stamped
  Pro HYBRID Type-S Pro HYBRID Pro Classic Pro Classic Type-S Studio

HHKB Pro HYBRID Type-S FAQs

The HHKB was designed for programmers by programmers to provide a unique keying experience and to reduce hand and finger fatigue. Unique characteristics include:

  • Electrostatic Capacitive Switches – High-quality switches provide silky smooth key press and appealing sound, with a lifespan of up to 50 million presses
  • Compact Size – 60 keys. 40% smaller than standard keyboards. Perfect for a mobile workforce and minimalist style
  • Intelligent Key Layout – Designed by programmers for programmers to improve speed, accuracy and to reduce hand and finger fatigue - hands never need to leave the home row.
  • High-Quality Frame and Keys – Keys are made of top quality PBT texturized to stay dry and resist shine. Permanent sublimation dye symbols won’t fade.
    • Charcoal model: frame (ABS), key (PBT)
    • White model: frame (AES), key (PBT)
  • Customizable – DIP Switch for customized user experience, adjustable feet in three different heights, options of printed or blank keycaps

The HHKB Keyboard comes with a 2-year certified U.S. manufacturer’s warranty. We encourage you to register your product to stay informed about important updates.

Important: Registration is optional and not required to maintain your warranty. Your warranty rights remain intact even if you choose not to register.

You can register your keyboard here.

Multi-pairing settings with a Bluetooth connection can be available with a simple key operation in the HYBRID and HYBRID Type-S models. Up to four devices can be assigned and registered. Users can easily switch devices with a single operation.

Type-S is based on the standard capacitance non-contact switch structure of the HHKB Professional series, but with an upgraded internal key switch to enhance typing stability and lightness, and to improve high-speed typing performance. Specifically, the use of new buffer parts reduced keystroke noise by 30% compared to the previous model (Note 2), resulting in improved quietness.
The main difference between the HYBRID models and the Classic models are that HYBRID models can connect both through wired (USB-C) connection and Bluetooth connection, while the Classic models can only connect through wired connection.
Yes, they are the same. You can download our Keymap Tool here.