The Aesco A67/A83 are wireless gaming keyboards that use inductive switches, which detect keystrokes by sensing changes in the magnetic field via electromagnetic coils embedded in the PCB. This design allows for per-key customization of actuation and reset points, much like Hall effect keyboards. According to Aesco, their inductive switches offer more precise control and significantly better power efficiency than Hall effect alternatives. You can configure a range of expected settings, including RGB lighting and macros, with the Aesco configuration software. You can also adjust more advanced settings, such as Rapid Trigger, SOCD, and DKS.
Our Verdict
The Aesco A67 and A83 are excellent gaming keyboards. They deliver extensive software customization, ultra-low latency, exceptional input granularity, and fully customizable actuation to suit competitive gaming. Their build quality is excellent, with a gasket-mount design and durable PBT keycaps that provide outstanding stability and minimal flex. The per-key RGB backlighting offers extensive customization options, although brightness can be limited in bright environments. The software also provides plenty of customization options with expected actuation settings as well as functions such as SOCD, mod tap, and DKS (dynamic keystrokes).
Very low latency.
Supports a maximum polling rate of 8,000Hz.
Very precise and customizable key switches with barely any deadzone.
Feature-rich software that includes precise actuation settings, and advanced functions such as Rapid Trigger, SOCD, and DKS.
Dim backlighting and lack of shine-through legends.
While the Aesco A67 and A83 keyboards aren't designed specifically with office use in mind, they're decent for office work. Although the typing quality is excellent, thanks to very stable and lubricated switches, the Kailh Pop Pro switches are a bit on the noisy side for use in a quiet office. The higher profile and somewhat heavy keystrokes can also cause fatigue over long office sessions, especially without a wrist rest. The A83 variant does offer a dedicated function row and additional keys like Delete and Insert, which can be useful for some workflows.
Excellent typing experience, with stable pre-lubed switches.
Dim backlighting and lack of shine-through legends.
A bit noisy.
The Aesco A67 and A83 keyboards don't have Bluetooth and aren't suitable for use with mobile devices or tablets.
The Aesco A67/A83 keyboards are a decent choice for programming. They offer excellent build quality and a satisfying typing experience. However, the switches may be on the heavier side for some, which may cause fatigue during extended sessions. The switches are also somewhat noisy. The software allows you to record macros to any key. The keyboards also feature RGB lighting, but it's very dim, and the keycaps lack shine-through legends, making it difficult to see the key legends in low-light environments.
Excellent typing experience, with stable pre-lubed switches.
Dim backlighting and lack of shine-through legends.
A bit noisy.
The Aesco A67/A83 keyboards really aren't well suited for HTPC use. While they connect wirelessly with an included 2.4GHz receiver, they don't support Bluetooth for multi-device pairing. They're also heavy and lack dedicated media keys. Their backlighting is weak, and they lack shine-through legends.
Dim backlighting and lack of shine-through legends.
The Aesco A67 and A83 keyboards offer excellent raw performance, with very low and consistent latency that makes them ideal for competitive gaming. When using the included extender, wireless performance is nearly indistinguishable from wired, ensuring stable and reliable data transmission. However, gamers who frequently press multiple keys simultaneously may find their chord split performance lacking, making it less suitable for those specific use cases.
Very low latency.
Supports a maximum polling rate of 8,000Hz.
Very precise and customizable key switches with barely any deadzone.
Changelog
- Updated Jan 06, 2026: Our Test Bench 1.4.3 update adds clearer terminology and new measurements to our Keystrokes test group. For more details, see the full changelog.
- Updated Oct 02, 2025: Our 1.4.2 Test Bench Update makes changes to the Hardware Customizability test group. We've created a new Magnetic Switch Compatibility test and renamed our previous PCB Socket test to Mechanical Switch Compatibility. See our full changelog.
- Updated Aug 26, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4.1. This update removes the Key Release test and a video element from the Multi-Key Latency section, resulting in minor score changes. See our full 1.4.1 changelog for details.
- Updated Jun 20, 2025: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Aesco A67/A83 come in two size variants and two colorways. The Aesco A67 features a compact 65% layout with a relatively standard profile. The A83 variant is a bit deeper as it includes all the same features but adds a dedicated function row along with additional keys like Delete and Insert. You can check out the Dimensions section for more details.
We bought and tested the Aesco A67 version in black with Kailh Pop Switch Pro inductive switches. See a photo of our unit's label.
| Name | Size | Colorway | Switch Options* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesco A67 | Compact (65%) | Black/White | Kailh Pop Switch Pro |
| Aesco A83 | Compact (75%) | Black/White | Kailh Pop Switch Pro |
*While some of Aesco's advertising material suggests there are other switch options available, we've only encountered listings available with Kailh Pop Switch Pro switches.
If you encounter any keyboard variants or listings of other switch options, let us know in the comments.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The Aesco A67 and A83 are wireless gaming keyboards that use inductive switches. They are among the first modern models to adopt a new generation of inductive switches, which offer actuation adjustability similar to Hall effect keyboards. The parent company Rapoo claims that these switches provide more accuracy and drastically improved battery efficiency compared to Hall effect switches. In our testing, the switches proved to be highly accurate, though not dramatically more accurate than the best Hall effect switches we've tested. That said, they do manage to provide impressive battery life, thanks in part to the massive 10,000 mAh battery, while delivering top-notch performance at an 8,000Hz polling rate.
These keyboards stand out as an appealing choice due to their wireless flexibility. Impressively, their raw performance nearly rivals that of premium wired-only flagship models like the NuPhy Air60 HE, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro, and both the Wooting 60HE and Wooting 80HE. Its software is also quite complete, even if it falls just short of Wooting's leading offering.
Compared to the Ducky One X, which uses the same technology for its switches, they're also quite competitive. The Aesco keyboards have better build quality thanks to less wobbly switches, better switch precision, somewhat better raw performance, and a significantly more robust software experience. The Ducky One X does provide shine-through legends, Bluetooth connectivity, and is available in a full-sized model.
We should also mention that since these keyboards are based on a relatively new technology, there are no inductive switches available for purchase whatsoever as of as of June 2025.
For more recommendations, see our picks for the best wireless keyboards, the best gaming keyboards, and the best 60% keyboards.
The Aesco A83 and the Wooting 80HE both deliver top-tier gaming performance with low latency and customizable actuation. The Aesco model has the advantage of delivering wireless 2.4GHz versatility, long battery life, and ultra-precise inductive switches that offer great input granularity. Latency is excellent with a polling rate that goes up to 8000Hz even in wireless mode. The wired-only Wooting 80HE features slightly better raw gaming performance, versatile Hall effect switches with true analog input, and advanced software features. Overall, typing is quieter and more cushioned. The Wooting is also compatible with a wide variety of magnetic switches, which opens the door to more customizability, and it offers one of the best warranties in the industry.
The Ducky One X and the Aesco A67/A83 keyboards use inductive switches that deliver excellent gaming performance. The Aesco models have an edge in areas like finer input granularity, lower latency, a more fully featured software, and more stable switches. In contrast, the Ducky offers Bluetooth support, more visible backlighting, better sound dampening, and improved chord split handling.
Both the Aesco A67 and the NuPhy Halo65 HE keyboards excel in gaming and have very similar performance and form factors. The Aesco A67 keyboard supports wireless 2.4GHz, which is ideal for people who want to go wire-free. The keys feel stable and firm, and the inductive switches they use are very precise. The NuPhy is wired and uses more widely available magnetic switches. The NuPhy's acoustic dampening layers and silicone foam yield a slightly quieter typing experience. It also has an adjustable incline, which can help make for a more comfortable typing experience overall.
The MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra compares favorably to the Aesco A67/A83 keyboards. These keyboards are built on new magnetic sensing technologies: TMR and inductive PCBs, respectively. The two Aesco boards come in 65% and 75% variants with dedicated arrow keys; the A83 variant also has a function row. The MonsGeek delivers slightly better overall gaming performance, thanks to an even better latency performance. It also offers a much brighter backlight, a quieter typing experience, and Bluetooth, which are nice quality-of-life improvements. The MonsGeek model's TMR PCB is compatible with both regular mechanical switches and magnetic switches.
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