A80 Keyboard Gaming by Dongguan Mingguan Electronic Technology

A80 Keyboard Gaming by Dongguan Mingguan Electronic Technology is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Komputer dan Perangkat Periferal Competition Category.

PerungguKomputer· 2025

A80 Keyboard Gaming

by Dongguan Mingguan Electronic Technology

Client: Dongguan Mingguan Electronic Technology Co., Ltd

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Komputer Category

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The Design

About A80 Keyboard Gaming

A80 adalah keyboard gaming yang dirancang untuk para gamer dan penggemar teknologi. Casing-nya terbuat dari logam yang dikerjakan dengan mesin CNC, dan permukaan forged carbon-nya tahan terhadap noda, keringat, serta minyak. Strip LED bergaya mobil sport mendukung efek pencahayaan yang dapat disesuaikan. Struktur gasket meredam getaran saat tombol ditekan, sehingga mengurangi kebisingan dan melembutkan umpan balik taktil. Sandaran telapak tangan terintegrasi serta sistem penyangga dua sudut memungkinkan sudut yang lebih rendah untuk sesi mengetik yang panjang atau sudut yang lebih tinggi untuk bermain gim. Keyboard ini berukuran 377 x 210 x 40 mm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

A80 Keyboard Gaming adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain luar biasa yang dicirikan oleh kreativitas, kecerdikan, dan ketajaman. Pemenang Perunggu adalah artefak yang sangat terampil dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imajinasi, dan kelihaian para desainernya. A80 Keyboard Gaming diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu ini menyertakan praktik terbaik dalam seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi, dan sangat baik dalam perhatiannya pada detail. A80 Keyboard Gaming memuaskan kebutuhan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan, dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The A80 keyboard is designed for high end gamers and tech enthusiasts, integrating sports car inspiration with gaming performance to create a peripheral that combines visual appeal and functionality, meeting the user pursuits of mechanical and technological characteristics and personalization.
Dimensions & Packaging: 377*210*40mm
Tags: High End Gaming Keyboard, Dynamic Sports Car Aesthetics, Ergonomic Design, Forged Carbon Material, Gasket Structure
Production Technology: The surface of forged carbon is highly resistant to stains, sweat, and grease. It is less affected by temperature changes and less prone to becoming sticky after extended use, ensuring a comfortable use. The carbon fibre texture conveys a sense of technology, complementing the high end style.
The A80 keyboard has a Gasket structure that absorbs vibrations during key presses, reducing operational noise. It also softens the tactile feedback, making keystrokes feel smoother and more comfortable.
Design Challenge: The challenge lies in maintaining the premium, dynamic appearance while ensuring exceptional gaming performance. The A80 cleverly integrates sports car inspiration with gaming performance, bringing dynamism and power along with a polling rate of up to 8000Hz, ensuring ultra low 0.125ms transmission latency. Combined with precise key detection and high speed communication capabilities, it enhances operational accuracy, allowing users to enjoy instant operation feedback in intense gaming.
Research: As e sports increasingly become mainstream entertainment activities, high end gamers are no longer limited to functional requirements for keyboards but place greater emphasis on design aesthetics and comfort. The design of A80 keyboard stems from a deep understanding of high end e sports culture and future tech trends, aiming to seamlessly integrate dynamic sports car aesthetics with gaming performance, offering a peripheral that delivers both striking visual appeal and superior functionality.
Inspiration: Featuring robust lines and a CNC machined metal case, the A80 keyboard echoes the dynamism and power of sports cars. The keyboard includes a sports car style LED belt that supports customizable lighting effects, changing dynamically like car taillights. This not only fosters a unique gaming atmosphere, elevating emotional value and enhancing the gaming experience, but also endows the keyboard with more masculine and mechanical characteristics, catering to the aesthetic needs of gamers.
Project Duration: This project was designed and developed in Dongguan, Guangdong, in May 2024 and launched in China in April 2025.
Operation Flow: The optimized tilt angle of the integrated palm rest naturally supports the hand and forearm, effectively reducing wrist pressure and fatigue during prolonged use.
Fitted with a dual angle support system, users can select the most comfortable angle according to their needs. A lower angle for longterm typing, minimizing wrist fatigue, and a higher angle for gamers, offering better key response and operational ease.
Team Members: Weiping Zeng
Xiaoyong Lei
Zhuohui Li
Fuhua Han
Peiwang Chen
Qizhang Guan
Zijian Hu
Rufan Hao