Let me start by saying I’ve fallen down the mechanical keyboard rabbit hole, and the Aula F99 PRO is the one that finally made me stop digging. This thing is a beast—compact but packed with everything you’d want, from that satisfying rotary knob to a battery that just won’t quit.

The first thing you’ll notice is the sound. Oh, the sound. It’s like typing on clouds made of butter—creamy, thocky, and ridiculously satisfying. My coworkers actually compliment it (and not in a ‘please-stop-annoying-me’ way). The gasket mount and five layers of sound-dampening materials make each keystroke feel premium, whether I’m bashing out emails or fragging noobs in COD.

Speaking of gaming, the tri-mode connectivity is a game-changer. I hop between my PC, Steam Deck, and even my iPad without missing a beat. The 8000mAh battery? Legendary. I’ve only charged it twice in three months, and that’s with RGB blasting at full rainbow mode.

The layout is genius—96% compact but keeps my precious numpad (RIP spreadsheet struggles). The flex-cut PCB and hot-swappable switches mean I can tweak the feel anytime, though honestly, the stock setup is so good I haven’t bothered yet. Only gripe? The keycaps feel like cheap Legos (upgrading them was my first move), but at this price? Zero regrets.

If you want a keyboard that sounds like ASMR, lasts forever, and doesn’t cost a kidney—buy this. Just maybe warn your roommates about the addictive typing sounds first.