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FirstBlood AK992 98-Key Hot-Swappable Gaming Keyboard Grey

SKU CH-YBZF-YJDFW

A 98-key hot-swappable mechanical keyboard with linear red switches, 20 ice-blue backlight modes, a multimedia knob and USB-C connectivity

  • Keyboard connectionUSB
  • StyleRetro
  • Wrist restRetro
  • Function key count8
  • Mechanical keyboardAK992 Wired Mechanical Keyboard / Linear
  • Keyboard switchesLinear
  • Classic White-Grey colour scheme with 8 bonus PBT keycaps
  • 98-key full layout fits in a compact 39.1 x 14.2 x 4 cm footprint
  • Hot-swappable sockets accept most 3-pin switches for easy customisation
  • 20 ice-blue backlight modes with double-shot keycaps and side lighting
  • Multimedia knob and three-way cable routing boost desktop efficiency

FirstBlood AK992 98-key hot-swappable keyboard

The FirstBlood AK992 is a wired mechanical keyboard with a 98-key layout that keeps every standard key while fitting a compact 39.1 by 14.2 by 4 cm footprint. It connects over USB-C and uses hot-swappable linear red switches rated for 60 million actuations, so enthusiasts can change the feel without soldering. Ice-blue backlighting offers 20 lighting modes and a multimedia knob adds quick volume control.

Upgrade from membrane or fixed-switch boards

Moving to this board replaces a typical membrane keyboard or a non-hot-swappable mechanical model and immediately adds per-key RGB-free ice-blue illumination, double-shot PBT keycaps and the ability to swap in any three-pin Cherry, Gateron or Kailh switch. The jump is worth it when you want a smaller desk footprint without losing the number pad, arrow cluster or function row, and when you value typing comfort that can be tuned later.

Suits typists and gamers who want a compact full

This keyboard fits users who need every key in a space-saving frame and enjoy customising switch feel on the fly. Builders who require wireless connectivity, multi-device Bluetooth pairing or per-key RGB colour mixing should look elsewhere, as the AK992 is wired, single-colour backlit and USB-only.

How it compares

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Price $62.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 3,966 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameFIRSTBLOOD ONLY GAME.
Part numberAK992
StyleRetro
Keyboard colorRed
Product typeUSB C Charger
Mouse colorRed
Performance
Tracking technologyHOT-SWAPPABLE RED SWITCH
Supported distance15.4 L x 5.6 W x 1.57 H inches
Connectivity
Keyboard connectionUSB
Mouse connectionUSB
Power
Power typeCorded Electric, USB-C
Run timeCorded Electric, false
Size & build
Main materialPolybutylene Glycol
Function key count8
Mechanical keyboardAK992 Wired Mechanical Keyboard / Linear
Keyboard switchesLinear
Switch typeLinear
Product dimensions2.4 in × 3.96 in × 1.3 in
HandednessAmbidextrous
Compatibility
RequirementsUSB-A
In the box
Includes mouseRetro
More details
Wrist restRetro
BacklightingSingle color
Button count8
Scroll typeICE BLUE BACKLIT

Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions I need to clear on my desk for the 98-key layout?

The keyboard measures 39.1 cm wide, 14.2 cm deep and 4 cm high, so allow at least that footprint plus cable room.

How do I swap the hot-swappable red switches without damaging the sockets?

Pull the keycap off, use the included switch puller to lift the 3-pin switch straight up, then press the replacement in until it clicks — never force it at an angle.

When will the double-shot PBT keycaps or the 60-million-cycle red switches need replacing?

The PBT caps resist shine for years; the factory-lubed red switches are rated for 60 million keystrokes, so plan on switch replacement only after very heavy long-term use.

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