Aula F99 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review – Worth It?
Aula F99 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Wireless Creamy Keyboard Hot Swappable Custom Keyboards Rechargeable, Tri-Mode BT5.0/2.4GHz/USB-C, Pre-lubed Linear Switches, RGB Backlit, Gasket Structure
LEOBOG
- 16.8 Million Light Colors Gaming Keyboard: Aula f99 keyboard is a professional mechanical keyboard for both work and game.With 16 RGB lighting effect to adds a great atmosphere to the game room,customize key function and 16.8 million light colors.f99 keyboard Keys macro programmable to increase the probability of winning game and improve work efficiency.Wireless Mechanical Keyboard N key rollover,and supports WIN key lock to prevent accidental touches in intense games.99 keys full size keyboard layout compact can save more desktop space.No matter the outlook,the construction or the function,customizable keyboard is definitely a professional gaming keyboards
- Mechanical Keyboard Tri-Mode Connection: AULA F99 mechanical keyboards work with BT5.0, 2.4GHz wireless mode and usb wired 3 connections,can connect up to five devices at the same time and easily switch by shortcut keys FN or key combination keys. Pressing the FN+B key combination allows you to check the bluetooth keyboard’s battery level, so you can monitor battery status anytime, even when you’re on the go.F99 computer keyboards is suitable for PC, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, PS, XBOX etc,no limits about your keyboard connection to meet all the needs of users like work, gaming, and study ect
- Hot-swappable Custom Creamy Keyboard: Computer Gaming Keyboards gray wood switch V3 switches and keycaps can be freely replaced(keycap/switch puller are included in the package).Aula f99 mechanical keyboard equipped with pre-lubricated stabilizers and Gray wood switch V3 bring smooth typing feeling and fast response.This custom keyboard with hot-swap PCB allows users to replace 3 pins or 5 pins switches easily,even personal keyboard beginners can easily DIY there own keyboards.Creamy Sounding Gasket Structure Make your rgb keyboard more interesting
- Cool Keyboard Wireless RGB Backlit:Wireless Keyboard features a gasket structure, extended integrated silicone pad and PCB single key slotting,rapid trigger mode making the hand feel softer and more elastic. Lighting brightness and speed can be adjusted by the FN+key combination.Bluetooth computer keyboard five layers of filling silencer fills the gap between the PCB, the positioning plate and the shaft,effectively counteracting the cavity noise sound of the shaft hitting the positioning plate.99 keys 96% layout compact keyboard with Macro soft,you can create unique lighting setup and create a personalized work or gaming environment
Quick Verdict
Pros
- Tri-mode connectivity pairs up to five devices and switches instantly via FN shortcuts
- Hot-swappable PCB accepts 3-pin and 5-pin switches without soldering — beginner-friendly DIY
- Gasket structure and five-layer silencer fill dramatically reduce thock and ping
- 8000mAh battery lasted me a full work week between charges with RGB off
- Pre-lubed Gray Wood V3 switches feel smooth out of the box with minimal retuning needed
- 96% layout preserves arrow keys and numpad while reclaiming desk space
Cons
- At default RGB brightness the battery drains noticeably faster — expect 2-3 days under heavy lighting
- The comic-themed PBT keycaps won't appeal to anyone wanting a minimal, muted desk setup
- Comic color scheme limits personalisation options if you want to swap to a different aesthetic later
Quick Verdict
I spent two weeks typing and gaming on the Aula F99 mechanical gaming keyboard before writing this, and I'll tell you straight: it's a lot of keyboard for the price. The hot-swappable design, gasket mount, and genuinely long battery life impressed me more than I expected heading in. The comic-themed keycaps won't be for everyone, and heavy RGB use will cut your runtime, but those are easy caveats. 8.5/10 — Recommended if you want a wireless board that doesn't punish you for being on a budget.
What Is the Aula F99 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard?
On my desk the morning I unboxed it, I genuinely wasn't sure what to expect. The Aula F99 arrives in a surprisingly solid cardboard shell — no excessive foam waste, no Amazon-bubble-wrap horror. Right away the weight surprised me: at roughly 1.1 kg it's not heavy enough to anchor your desk, but heavy enough to feel built, not cheap. The 96% layout (99 keys) sits between a tenkeyless board and a full-size monster, keeping the numpad and arrow cluster while shaving maybe three inches off the right side of my monitor arm's reach zone.
LEOBOG built the F99 around what they call a "creamy" typing profile — a gasket-mounted structure with five layers of internal silencing foam. It ships with Gray Wood V3 linear switches, pre-lubed, and a hot-swap PCB that accepts both 3-pin and 5-pin switches. On paper it's a board that tries to please both beginners who want a great out-of-box experience and veterans who want room to tweak.
Key Features
- Tri-mode connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless, and USB-C wired — up to five devices paired simultaneously
- Hot-swappable PCB supporting 3-pin and 5-pin switches; no soldering required
- Gasket structure with five layers of silencer fill for reduced thock and hollow noise
- 8000mAh internal battery — the largest capacity I've seen on a wireless 96% board at this price
- Pre-lubed Gray Wood V3 linear switches; smooth and fast-responding straight out of the box
- 16.8 million colour RGB backlighting with 16 preset effects and per-key customisation
- Double-shot PBT comic keycaps — thick, shine-resistant, and colour-saturated
- N-key rollover and WIN key lock for uninterrupted gaming sessions
Hands-On Review
The first thing I did after plugging it in was type. Not a benchmark — just a Tuesday morning inbox zero session. Within an hour I forgot I was reviewing anything. The pre-lubed Gray Wood V3 switches are smooth, as advertised, with a light actuation force that never left my fingers feeling tired after a full day of writing. The gasket structure genuinely softens the bottom-out feel — there's a subtle cushioned rebound rather than the hard plastic clack of a plate-mounted board.
By day three I started testing the wireless modes properly. Bluetooth pairing was painless: FN+1 held for three seconds, detected immediately on my work MacBook Pro. Switching between devices is genuinely instant — FN+1 through 5 cycles between five saved profiles. On day five I moved to the 2.4GHz dongle for a gaming session. Latency was undetectable in a full League of Legends session — not a single desync or missed input.
What nobody mentions in most listings: the battery indicator quirk. Hold FN+B and the keyboard lights up a specific colour to signal remaining charge. It took me a day to figure out the colour codes, but once you know them, it's genuinely useful — I checked it mid-afternoon on day six and knew I had enough left to push through Friday. That's when RGB was off. I cranked it to full brightness for a Discord stream on day eight and watched the battery indicator drop noticeably faster. That's expected, but worth stating plainly.
Will I keep using it? Honestly, yes — but with a caveat. The comic keycaps are bright, punchy, and fun, and they suit my desk setup. If you've got a minimal or monochrome aesthetic going, you'll be swapping these out within a week. The good news: the hot-swap PCB makes that a 10-minute project with zero tools beyond the included puller.
Who Should Buy It?
- Remote workers and writers who want a full-size layout, long battery life, and a quiet-ish board that won't annoy a video call partner — the gasket mount genuinely helps here
- Beginner custom-keyboard hobbyists who want a hot-swap board without the commitment or cost of a fully custom build; the included tools make switch swapping approachable
- Budget-conscious gamers who need tri-mode connectivity for switching between a PC, laptop, and console without buying separate keyboards
- Students who want RGB flair and a compact footprint on a dorm desk without sacrificing the numpad for spreadsheet-heavy courses
Skip this if you want a subtle, minimal desk aesthetic — the comic keycaps are bold by design and not everyone will want to immediately hunt for replacement keycaps. Also skip it if you need sub-1ms competitive latency exclusively via wireless — the 2.4GHz mode is solid but wired USB-C is always going to be the zero-compromise choice for tournament play.
Alternatives Worth Considering
- Keychron K2 Pro — If you prefer a TKL layout and want Keychron's wider keycap ecosystem, the K2 Pro is a solid alternative, though it lacks hot-swappable switches at the base model price
- Akko 3098B — Offers Akko's own linear switches and a similar gasket structure at a comparable price point, with a more neutral default keycap theme out of the box
- NuPhy Air75 v2 — A lower-profile 75% wireless board for those prioritising ultra-slim desk aesthetics and Quietus-style switches, but you'll lose the numpad and hot-swap flexibility
FAQ
Yes — the hot-swappable PCB means you can swap switches without any soldering, and the included puller tools make keycap replacement straightforward. The pre-lubed switches also mean you get a solid typing experience immediately without needing to lube your own.
Final Verdict
The Aula F99 mechanical gaming keyboard earns its place on desks where people want real customisation depth without diving into a fully custom build. The hot-swap PCB, gasket structure, and 8000mAh battery are features you'd typically find on boards costing twice as much. The comic keycaps are a style call — vivid and distinctive — and the battery will ask more of you if you run RGB at full blast. None of those are dealbreakers; they're just honest trade-offs. For anyone who wants a wireless 96% board that punches above its price, the F99 is genuinely worth your attention.