Aesco A67/A83 Keyboard Review

The Aesco A67 features a compact 65% layout, making it space-efficient and ideal for setups where desk real estate is limited or mouse movement is a priority. Despite its smaller size, it retains essential keys like dedicated arrow keys and several navigation keys, including Home, Page Up, and Page Down, offering greater functionality than typical 60% keyboards. However, it omits a function row and numeric keypad, which are standard on full-size boards.

The A83 variant has a compact (75%) form factor. It includes all the same features as the A67 but adds a dedicated function row along with additional keys like Delete and Insert. Here is a picture of this variant.

The Aesco A67 features a sturdy build. The case frame is aluminum, the plate is an unspecified metal, but probably aluminum or steel, and the underside is made of plastic. This underside may slightly reduce its durability, but it keeps the weight manageable. The compact, dense construction and gasket-mounted design contribute to minimal flex and solid structural integrity. The PBT double-shot keycaps offer excellent durability and resist fingerprints. On the other hand, the glossy plastic back can collect smudges over time. Assembly quality is high, with tight tolerances all around.

The feet on all four corners provide a stable base, though they feel slightly loose and may become less secure over time. Overall, the keyboard feels balanced and stable during use, with minimal key wobble and no internal rattling. Stabilizers on larger keys are all quiet and smooth.

The Aesco A67 and A83 both have typical profiles but lack any additional incline settings. Typing feels natural and doesn't put excessive strain on the wrists. However, since these keyboards are relatively tall, a wrist rest is still recommended for enhanced comfort during extended use.

These keyboards support hot-swapping, but only for electronic induction switches. There are no inductive switches available for purchase whatsoever as of as of June 2025.

Although some reseller listings claim these keyboards support traditional mechanical switches, a quick inspection of the PCB confirms this is incorrect, as it lacks the required mechanical pinout.

Also, even though they aren't officially supported, we successfully tested Ducky One X inductive switches on the Aesco A67. They worked without an issue, and we were even able to calibrate them using the included software. Cherry has announced new switches based on the same technology, but compatibility with the Aesco keyboards is unconfirmed.

If you encounter any variants or listings of other switch variants, let us know in the comments.

The LEDs are barely visible at maximum brightness in a well-lit environment. At the lowest brightness setting in a dark environment, the backlighting remains faint to the naked eye. The keycaps lack shine-through legends. The white version of the keyboard is expected to perform slightly better, as the all-black design of this model limits light reflection. When set to white-only lighting, the LEDs emit a faint green hue instead of a pure white tone.

The cable has a paracord-like texture and arrived with noticeable kinks from its packaging. It's somewhat stiff, but it can be straightened to some extent. Be mindful of the rough texture as it can cause minor skin irritation or friction burn if you're too forceful.

The Aesco A67/A83 keyboards connect wirelessly using only the included 2.4GHz adapter. Although they have a slider marked with a plus icon, which might suggest Bluetooth functionality, Bluetooth isn't currently supported. The built-in RTL8762GKH MCU is technically Bluetooth-capable, indicating that the hardware is present. However, the parent company, Rapoo, confirmed that Bluetooth functionality isn't available at this time.

These keyboards include a large 10,000 mAh battery and can run for up to 200 hours with the backlight on and up to 300 hours with it off, according to Aesco's estimations. They also support fast charging, reaching 80 percent capacity in approximately two hours.

• 2.4GHz receiver dongle
• USB-C female to USB-A female dongle extension adapter
• Alternative color arrow, Space, Esc, and Enter keycaps (13 total)
• Quick Guide
• Cleaning cloth
• Replacement feet
• USB-C to USB-A cable
• 2-in-1 keycap and switch puller
• 2 extra Kailh Pop Switch Pro switches

The Aesco A67 and A83 offer an excellent typing experience overall. The keycaps feel soft yet sturdy. Stability is excellent, and there's very little key wobble. The stabilizers on the larger keys, like the Spacebar and Shift, are also stable and pre-lubed. On the A67, the 65% layout is easy to get accustomed to, but the lack of spacing around the Backspace and Home keys can lead to occasional accidental presses.

While typing is generally comfortable, prolonged use can cause fatigue due to the hard feel of keypresses and the absence of incline options. A wrist rest is recommended for people who type for long periods of time. Key travel feels responsive and consistent across the keys. Note that the keys can be extremely sensitive depending on the settings, causing accidental inputs, especially with Rapid Trigger enabled, but this can easily be customized with the software.

The Aesco A67/A83 keyboards are on the louder side. Even though they don't produce any high-pitch clicks, they would still be considered noisy for office use. The keyboard includes Poron padding throughout, surrounding the PCB, which provides some sound dampening and reduces the clackiness of the metal plate. The switches and stabilizers are also pre-lubricated at the factory, which helps reduce overall noise.

The Aesco software allows for highly customizable actuation settings, letting you adjust the actuation point between 0.05 mm and 3.3 mm in 0.01 mm increments.

The default actuation is set at 1.37 mm, which is the setting we used for our test. Also, the W, A, S, and D keys have 0.29 mm actuation and 0.11 mm release with rapid trigger by default. 

Also, although the key switch actuation graph is a little wobbly, it's likely due to how sensitive these switches are. While using the keyboard, keystrokes feel very smooth and linear, and this apparent wobble isn't perceptible.

These keyboards offer highly detailed input granularity, with nearly complete control throughout the key travel. Their high detection ratio and very low minimum step depth allow for precise and subtle keypress recognition. They maintain strong linearity and extremely small deadzones. The measured values are also extremely close to the ones set in the software. This is a great showcase for the precision of inductive switches, which can detect extremely subtle keystrokes. No Hall effect switches currently match this level of sensitivity, even according to their advertised specifications.

While these keyboards don't support true analog input, this isn't a major drawback for most games. That said, this does limit the ability to simulate gradual inputs like those from a gamepad or joystick, which may be useful in genres like racing games or flight simulators.

While some of Aesco's advertising material suggests there are three different switch options, there aren't any listings with other switch options, and these switches aren't available for aftermarket purchase. The version we tested uses the Kailh Pop Switch Pro switch.

The Aesco A67 and A83 keyboards deliver extremely low single-key latency, resulting in a fast and consistent response time. This test was conducted using the following settings:

• Actuation 'trigger stroke': 0.05 mm
• No deadzone
• RT trigger and reset (press and release) at 0.01 mm
• 'Hyper Core' mode enabled

Wired and wireless performance are both excellent. The wireless connection is exceptionally close to its wired counterpart. This is largely due to the included receiver extension adapter, which places the receiver closer to the keyboard and helps avoid signal interference from the PC or other nearby devices. While it's uncommon for keyboards to include such an adapter, Aesco strongly recommends using it in their guide to ensure optimal performance. Our testing confirmed this advice: plugging the receiver directly into the computer's USB port led to noticeable drops in signal stability. We therefore highly recommend using the extension cord.

Multi-key latency is superb with a very low and consistent Press and Release latency. These keyboards are really well-suited for playing any game that requires additional keystrokes while multiple keys are pressed and maintained. We used the following settings for this test:

• Actuation 'trigger stroke': 0.05 mm
• No dead zone
• RT trigger and reset (press and release) at 0.01 mm
• 'Hyper core' mode enabled

The Aesco A67 and A83 support a maximum polling rate of 8,000Hz in both wired and wireless modes. The onboard Azoteq IQS9320 sensor is rated for sensing at 4,000Hz according to the manufacturer. This likely indicates the scan rate is limited to 4,000Hz when the keyboards are connected wirelessly. Unfortunately, we're unable to confirm this with our current methodology, but as can be seen from the single-key and multi-key latency results, any scan-rate difference between wired and wireless modes has no effect on latency performance.

The Aesko A67 and A83's chord split performance are just okay. While its 8-chord split result is great, its 4-chord split results are mediocre and, in fact, very similar to the 8-chord results. This makes it less than ideal for scenarios like rhythm games where multiple keys need to be pressed at once with precise timing.

The keyboards support both Windows and Mac operating systems with separate profiles accessible via a slider switch on the back. On Linux, everything works as expected, but there's no compatible downloadable software client. This greatly limits the keyboard's functions as you won't be able to adjust your actuation preferences or any settings like rapid trigger or SOCD.