Elecom announces two new low-noise keyboard series designed to offer improved typing feel and practicality, with noise reduction of 90 per cent and features supporting multi-device connectivity across major OS platforms.
Elecom will add two new silent keyboard ranges to its line-up in late August, aiming to improve the feel of its low-noise models without giving up the firmer key response that many users prefer. According to ASCII.jp and the company’s own materials, the TK-QT11FMM and TK-QT11MMM series come in full-size and compact formats, with black and white variants and prices set at ¥4,980 and ¥4,880 respectively.
The company says the redesign goes beyond surface-level tuning. It has reworked the key stem, the internal cavity and the rubber materials to cut typing noise by 90 per cent versus its standard TK-FCM062BK model, while keeping the tactile response associated with a membrane keyboard. The key pitch is 19mm, which should make the layout familiar to most users. Elecom is also leaning on practical features: Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless support, device registration for up to three machines, automatic OS detection, and compatibility with Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, ChromeOS and Android. A Copilot key is included for quicker access to Copilot in Windows, alongside a two-step tilt stand, drainage holes for spill protection and battery-powered operation using two AA cells.
The split between the two sizes is mainly about working style. The full-size TK-QT11FMM includes a numeric keypad and eight independent multi-function keys, making it better suited to spreadsheets and numeric entry. The TK-QT11MMM trims the footprint while adding nine multi-function keys, which Elecom says is intended to balance space saving with usability. Official product pages for the current models list the higher retail prices at ¥7,656 and ¥7,502 including tax, suggesting the new launch is pitched as a more accessible update to the same design direction. PR TIMES and GDM Akihabara both reported that Elecom has been iterating on this silent-keyboard concept since earlier this year, with the latest announcement refining both quietness and typing feel.
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