AULA S75 Pro Review: A Compact Wireless Keyboard That Overdelivers

Form Factor and Physical Footprint

The 75% layout is one of the most practical compact formats available. Unlike a 65% or 60% board, the 75% retains a dedicated function key row across the top and a full vertical arrow cluster — the two things most users miss first when they downsize. You lose the numpad and the far-right navigation column of a full-size or tenkeyless board, and very little else. The result fits a smaller desk area without feeling crippled by missing keys.

When you lift this keyboard, the weight registers immediately. At just under a kilogram, the S75 Pro is substantially heavier than you'd expect from a compact plastic-chassis board. This is the gasket hardware, the battery, and the internal structure doing exactly what they should: keeping the keyboard planted, stable, and resistant to movement under aggressive typing or gaming. It does not shift on the desk.

The case ships in four colorways — black, white, pink, and silver. The styling is restrained and clean, with no aggressive geometry or gaming-brand iconography that tends to age poorly. Adjustable feet let you dial in your preferred typing angle, and the profile height puts it in comfortable territory for most wrist positions.

The Built-In Status Display

A small screen sits on the keyboard's face and provides immediate visual feedback on the board's operational state — connection mode and battery level are always one glance away. This solves a genuine daily frustration common to multi-mode wireless keyboards: the guesswork of figuring out which Bluetooth profile is active or how much charge remains based on a blinking LED pattern you've already forgotten. It is a small inclusion that accumulates in value over time.

RGB Backlighting

Per-key RGB backlighting covers the board, with LEDs positioned on the south side of each switch housing. South-facing LEDs cast light beautifully across the desk surface and create an excellent ambient glow. The directional trade-off is that light traveling through the keycap at this angle does not saturate the legends quite as intensely as north-facing configurations do in direct comparison. For desk aesthetics and ambient atmosphere, the result looks genuinely impressive. For maximum legend readability in completely dark rooms, it is a subtle consideration worth knowing about.

Star Vector Linear Switches

Linear switches produce no tactile bump and no audible click at the actuation point. The keystroke is a smooth, continuous motion from first contact to bottom-out, without any event mid-press. This makes linears the preferred choice for gamers who want uninterrupted, consistent input registration, and for typists who prefer a quieter key feel.

What distinguishes the Star Vector Linear most is the force required to trigger it. At 40 grams, it is notably lighter than standard office membrane keys and lighter than many well-known gaming switches. The total keystroke depth is also slightly shorter than the common 4mm standard, giving the switch a marginally snappier, more responsive character from first touch to actuation.

For gaming, the lighter force means less fatigue over extended sessions and minimal resistance between intent and registered input. For typing, the light actuation requires a brief adjustment period for users arriving from stiffer keyboards — fingers accustomed to resting lightly without accidentally firing keys will need brief recalibration. Most users adapt quickly and often find the lighter touch preferable for long sessions.

Hot-Swap: The Long-Term Flexibility Argument

Every switch position on the board accepts replacement switches without soldering. A basic switch puller and a set of compatible switches are all it takes to completely change the keyboard's feel in under an hour.

For buyers new to mechanical keyboards, this removes significant risk from the purchase. The Star Vector Linears are a thoughtful starting point, not a permanent commitment. If you decide later that you want a tactile bump, a heavier press, or a different sound character, you change the switches — no new keyboard required. Standard MX-compatible switches in both 3-pin and 5-pin configurations fit the sockets without modification.

Mount type is one of the most consequential specifications on a mechanical keyboard, and one of the most commonly overlooked. Most keyboards at accessible price points use a tray or top-mounted design — this is what makes gasket mounting at this price tier unusual and worth understanding.

Two specifications define the S75 Pro's gaming capability: polling rate and N-Key Rollover. Both are present at the level that defines gaming-grade peripherals.

The S75 Pro has a clear profile for who will love it and who should look at different options. Being honest about this boundary is more useful than pretending a keyboard works for everyone.

No product at this price tier is without compromise. These are the real strengths and the real trade-offs — stated clearly so your purchase decision is fully informed.