Hello~! This is Keydory. Today, I have the Aula F108 keyboard, provided by Funkeys.

It's more famous by its nickname, the Tarantula (Aula), and now its full-size layout has officially been released.

A USB-C cable, switch, and keycap puller. Pink accent keycaps with black keycaps for replacement.

Since 108-key layouts are often used in offices, I chose silent switches. This is my first time using the KTT Silent Ocean Switch.

It has a 5-pin structure with an LED diffuser. As expected of silent switches, the sound is incredibly quiet.

The noise from the stem hitting the top housing is not sharp either. With a bottom-out force of about 55g, it's really comfortable for extended use~! 

A dust cover and a quick guide. It supports tri-mode connectivity. Instructions for Bluetooth and 2.4G connections are included~

Here's the detailed manual. It explains the Fn key combinations in detail :) The benefit of official releases is customer support (RMA)~👍

I chose the cute Olivia White with pink accents. Like previous Aula models, the plastic housing and keycap build quality are excellent.

It has three levels of height adjustment.  A mode switch. The 2.4G receiver is stored inside.

The RGB backlight is very bright and radiant. You can change various RGB modes with Fn + \.

Switch RGB strip lighting modes using Fn + Right Shift~! You can also adjust the brightness with Fn + Up/Down :)

The strip brightness can be adjusted using Fn + Right Alt~. Pair Bluetooth with Fn + 1, 2, 3 (Hold down to pair).

Check the battery level with Fn + B. Currently, it's fully green (100%). As it drains, it turns red from the right.

Silent switches are so quiet I had to turn up the volume significantly. (In reality, it's very quiet.)

The KTT Silent Ocean Switch makes a low-pitched, gentle bubbling sound. It has dampeners to reduce noise, but it doesn’t feel muffled. Typing is smooth and lively.

It almost feels like using a capacitive switch. It perfectly suits my preferences. If I had to choose a silent linear switch, I’d go with the Silent Ocean Switch.

After finishing typing, I’ll disassemble the keyboard and replace the switches with Whale Sea Switches.

Before disassembling, make sure to switch to wired mode and turn off the battery. (I’ll also remove the 2.4G receiver.)

These are double-shot PBT keycaps. They appear to be about 1.4 to 1.5 mm thick.

The keycap legends and finish are excellent, with a smooth texture. They feel similar to the Aifei keycaps sold by Funkeys.

To disassemble, I’ll first remove all the keycaps and switches. The plastic housing is held together by clips.

I’ll gently pry it apart to avoid damaging it. The clips have been loosened, and there’s a gap now.

Using a plastic card or a spudger to release the clips makes disassembly easy. For the top part, I’ll slightly open the gap and release the clips with a spudger.

Disassembly isn’t recommended due to the risk of damage. This is a Flex-Cut PC Plate.

Compared to an FR4 plate, the PC plate provides a softer typing feel and a slightly lower pitch.

PORON dampening material for the spacebar area. Generously applied grease-type lubricant. It's not excessive to the point of dripping, and the stabilizers are well-lubed, so it's fine to use as is.

The thickness of the PC plate is approximately 1.5mm. Silicone gaskets. They have a proper balance of elasticity and flexibility.

The connected joints ensure they stay firmly in place, which is great. Carefully lift it up.

The cables are integrated into a single unit. Nice. PORON material plate foam. A film is attached to the bottom side.

Its thickness is approximately 3.1 mm. PE foam. Similarly, a film is attached to the bottom side.

The thickness is approximately 0.5 mm. Below that, there's another PET film. The dampening is really thorough.

Good dampening reduces noise while softening switch sounds, resulting in a smoother and more "thocky" typing experience.

Its thickness is 0.1 mm. South-facing LED Flex-Cut PCB. There's PORON case foam attached to the bottom.

The PCB is 1.2 mm thick, while the case foam is about 2.1 mm.

The bottom silicone pad fits snugly into the housing. It's thick and precisely made, helping to minimize echo from the plastic housing.

The battery is a generous 8,000 mAh. (Approximately 200 hours with the LEDs off.)

This is the Whale Sea switch, available as an optional choice. It's a 5-pin linear switch with a bottom-out force of around 60g.

The bottom-out sound is clean and has a satisfying "snappy" feel. Compared to Yellow and Graywood switches, it sounds denser and fuller.

After checking that the switch pins are straight, carefully insert them. For gaps, I used Silent Ocean switches. :)

Be cautious while connecting the cables~! The Tarantula (Aula) series' gasket mount provides a super soft typing feel.

Ensure the mode switch is correctly aligned during assembly. Snap the clasps into place with a distinct click.

Snap. Click. Despite the 60g bottom-out force of the Whale Sea switch, the factory lube and soft gasket mount combine for a smooth typing experience.

You can feel the soft feedback at the bottom-out point. It doesn't have the sharp, lively sound of Yellow or Graywood switches.

Instead, it offers a mid-pitch, dense sound that's more soothing to the ear. I now see why the Whale Sea switches are so popular.

For the office, the soft and quiet Silent Ocean switches are perfect. At home, the dense and clean Whale Sea switches feel just right!

Please refer to the description box for the official purchase link. As of now (2024.12.19), it's out of stock, but I hope new inventory arrives soon. :)

The Aula F108 keyboard (Silent Ocean switches) used in today's review will be given away to one lucky subscriber.

Check the description box for event details! Thank you for watching this long video. Wishing you a wonderful end to 2024, filled with joy and happiness. :)

[🎁구독자 이벤트] 드디어 정식발매 독거미 풀배열로 종결 가능!(저소음바다축, 경해축) Aula F108 분해/조립 Review(with ENG SUB)

키돌이

키돌이가 Funkeys로부터 제공받은 Aula F108 키보드 (독거미) 풀배열 정식 발매 리뷰

구성품: USB-C 케이블, 스위치, 키캡 리무버, 핑크 액센트 키캡

사무실 사용 고려하여 저소음 KTT Silent Ocean 스위치 채택 (5핀, LED 확산기)

올리비아 화이트 색상, 우수한 플라스틱 하우징 및 키캡 품질

3단계 높이 조절, 다양한 RGB 모드 지원 (Fn키 조합)

타이핑 소감 및 KTT Silent Ocean 스위치 평가

매우 조용한 Silent Ocean 스위치, 낮은 음높이와 부드러운 소리

소음 감소를 위한 댐퍼 사용, 답답하지 않고 부드러운 타이핑

정전용량식 스위치와 유사한 느낌, 선호도에 잘 맞는 스위치

키보드 분해 및 내부 구조 분석

이중 사출 PBT 키캡 (두께 1.4~1.5mm), 우수한 마감

키캡과 스위치 제거 후 클립으로 고정된 플라스틱 하우징 분리

Flex-Cut PC Plate 사용, FR4 Plate 보다 부드러운 타이핑

PORON 댐핑, 윤활제, 실리콘 개스킷 등 완성도 높은 내부 구성

다양한 댐핑 소재 사용으로 소음 감소 및 부드러운 타이핑 구현

옵션 스위치인 Whale Sea 스위치 (5핀 리니어, 60g)

청량하고 깔끔한 소리, Yellow/Graywood 스위치보다 풍성한 소리

조립 완료, 부드러운 타이핑 감각

Whale Sea 스위치의 중간 음높이, 밀도 있는 소리

구독자 이벤트: Aula F108 키보드 증정