The AULA WIN68 HE, WIN68 MAX, HERO 84 HE and AG75 draw power over USB-C and never need charging. The HERO 75 HE, L99, F99 Max and F87 Pro V2 add a 2.4GHz receiver and Bluetooth on batteries of 8000mAh to 10000mAh. The S102 PRO office board is tri-mode as well.
Some people love the freedom of a cable-free desk. Others never want to see a low-battery warning on a keyboard again. The AULA range caters for both camps, and it splits cleanly down the middle: one group of boards draws power over USB-C and has no battery at all, while the other adds a 2.4GHz receiver and Bluetooth on a large internal cell. Knowing which is which is the quickest way to narrow the range, so here is a full guide to the wired vs tri-mode keyboard question across AULA's line-up.
The AULA WIN68 HE, WIN68 MAX, HERO 84 HE and all three AG75 boards are wired, from R449 to R2,799 at Evetech: they draw power over USB-C and never need charging. The HERO 75 HE, L99, F99 Max and F87 Pro V2, at R799 to R1,099, are tri-mode, adding a 2.4GHz receiver and Bluetooth on batteries from 8000mAh to 10000mAh. The S102 PRO office keyboard, at R299, is tri-mode as well. Pick wired for zero upkeep; pick tri-mode if you move the board between devices or want a clear desk.
Six AULA keyboards are cable-only, and all of them are magnetic.
There is no battery inside any of them. That means no charge cycles, no capacity fading over the years, and no moment mid-match when a battery icon starts flashing. The board is ready the second the PC is on.
Five AULA keyboards give you all three connection types.
The only magnetic board in the range that goes wireless. It holds 8000Hz over the cable and over its 2.4GHz receiver, while Bluetooth runs at 125Hz for up to three devices. Power comes from an 8000mAh battery. AULA does not publish a runtime figure for it, so real-world battery life depends on your lighting and connection choices.
A 75% board with a 3.98-inch touchscreen. It polls at 1000Hz on both cable and 2.4GHz, pairs up to three devices over Bluetooth, and carries an 8000mAh battery. Its screen shows the battery level, so charging never comes as a surprise.
A 96% board with a number pad, a small screen and a knob. Its memory holds up to five devices, reached over 2.4GHz, Bluetooth or the cable, and it runs on an 8000mAh battery. AULA suggests switching the screen off (Fn + Backspace) or lowering the backlight to stretch each charge further.
A tenkeyless board with the biggest cell in the range: 10000mAh, which AULA labels as true capacity. It connects to up to three devices, and AULA rates it at dual 8000Hz polling.
The office keyboard in the group. It is a full-size silicone membrane board that connects by 2.4GHz, by Bluetooth to two devices, or by its USB-A to USB-C cable. A small screen shows connection status and battery percentage.
It depends on the board and the link.
The HERO 75 HE makes the clearest case: AULA quotes 8000Hz on its 2.4GHz receiver, the same as its cable, so a gamer loses nothing in polling by using the dongle. Bluetooth is different. At 125Hz on the HERO, it is built for typing, laptops and tablets rather than fast games.
On the L99, the cable and the receiver both run at 1000Hz, so again there is no polling gap between them. AULA does not publish a polling figure for the F99 Max or the S102 PRO, so it would be wrong to rank them on speed at all.
In general terms, a dedicated 2.4GHz receiver is the wireless link to use for games, and Bluetooth is the convenience link for everything else.
One practical note that catches people out: AULA states the S102 PRO charges from a computer's USB port and does not support USB wall adapters. Plug it into your PC or laptop to charge rather than a phone charger at the wall.
The WIN68 pair, the HERO 84 HE and the AG75s ask nothing of you beyond a USB port. For a fixed gaming desk, that is the lowest-maintenance route in the range.
A cable board has no receiver to lose and no Bluetooth list to manage. Plug it in and it works on any PC it meets.
Even if you never switch devices, a tri-mode board clears the cable from the desk and lets you sit back with the keyboard on your lap. If neither of those matters to you, the extra battery is simply something to look after.
Anyone moving between a desktop, a work laptop and a tablet will get daily value from Bluetooth pairing, and the F99 Max's five-device memory is the most generous in the range.
Warranty follows switch type rather than connection. The six wired boards and the HERO 75 HE, all magnetic, come with a 2 Years Local Warranty at Evetech, while the L99, F99 Max, F87 Pro V2 and S102 PRO each carry a 1 Year Local Warranty. You can compare every one of them in the gaming keyboard category, and the hot-swap boards can be refitted later from the keyboard switches range.
The WIN68 HE, WIN68 MAX, HERO 84 HE and the AG75 Pro and Ultra. All run on a USB-C cable with no battery.
The HERO 75 HE, L99 and F99 Max each carry 8000mAh; the F87 Pro V2 carries 10000mAh.
Not on the HERO 75 HE's receiver, which stays at 8000Hz. Bluetooth is slower and suits typing rather than games.
No. AULA says to charge it from a computer's USB port, as wall adapters are not supported.
No battery, no receiver, no pairing, and nothing to go flat mid-match.
Mainly by clearing the cable from your desk. If that does not matter to you, a wired board is simpler.
Cable or cordless for your next board? Compare wired and tri-mode keyboards at Evetech and pick the connection style that suits your desk and devices.
The WIN68 HE, WIN68 MAX, HERO 84 HE and the AG75 Pro and Ultra. All run on a USB-C cable with no battery.
The HERO 75 HE, L99 and F99 Max each carry 8000mAh; the F87 Pro V2 carries 10000mAh.
Not on the HERO 75 HE's receiver, which stays at 8000Hz. Bluetooth is slower and suits typing rather than games.
No. AULA says to charge it from a computer's USB port, as wall adapters are not supported.
No battery, no receiver, no pairing, and nothing to go flat mid-match.
Mainly by clearing the cable from your desk. If that does not matter to you, a wired board is simpler.
RTX 5090 alternatives make more sense for office and study PCs in South Africa when the goal is smooth screens, quiet use, and sensible cost. Focus on display support, reliability, power use, desk space, and whole-system balance first for SA buyers.
Read more
An RTX 4080 alternative can prioritise competitive shooters speed over excess. Compare high refresh, low latency, CPU balance, ZAR value, and monitor upgrade room before buying for a South African esports setup.
Read more
ultrawide monitor delivery and pickup in Durban should be shortlisted around the job it must do. South African buyers should compare panel type, resolution, refresh rate, and ports, warranty path, and upgrade room before treating any pick as best.
Read more
Where Midrand gamers buy a ultrawide monitor should be shortlisted around the job it must do. South African buyers should compare panel type, resolution, refresh rate, and ports, warranty path, and upgrade room before treating any pick as best.
Read more
Performance-Per-Rand: RTX 50 GPU Comparison in SA tier list should rank fit, not hype. Compare power draw, cooling, board support, memory, airflow, and upgrade room against the game type, desk setup, and SA warranty context before shortlisting.
Read more
200 Mbps Openserve online gaming in East London works best when latency, Wi-Fi quality, router placement, and device load are checked together. Use this SA guide to tune the setup before blaming line speed alone.
Read more
RTX 5090 should be enough for Palworld at 1080p when the rest of the PC is balanced. Use this SA-focused guide to weigh settings, monitor refresh, CPU balance, and upgrade room without relying on unsupported FPS claims.
A second-hand GPU on a R5,000 SA budget can save money but adds condition risk. Check warranty, temperatures, fan noise, ports, seller proof, power draw, and return options first.
student laptop guide for Gqeberha gamers should be shortlisted around the job it must do. South African buyers should compare CPU, GPU, RAM, and screen quality, warranty path, and upgrade room before treating any pick as best.
Recommended build for Expedition 33 at R40 000 gives SA buyers premium 1440p headroom and selective 4K potential. Spend on the GPU, CPU balance, cooling, NVMe storage, power quality, and the right display pairing.
Windows transparency effects can be switched off to make supported backgrounds more opaque. Use Accessibility, Visual effects or the colour settings, then compare a menu against your wallpaper. This R0 preference changes appearance; it is not a promised.
Windows title bar window shake can minimise other open windows when you shake the active window by its title bar. Inspect the Multitasking setting and switch it off if that gesture interrupts your work. The preference costs R0 and does not require new hardware.
Windows Print Screen opens Snipping Tool when its keyboard preference is enabled. Change the option under Accessibility, Keyboard to choose another workflow. Test whether you need a clipboard image or a saved file.
Windows desktop icons missing may be a visibility setting. Right-click the desktop, choose View and inspect Show desktop icons. If only system icons are absent, use Desktop icon settings. Check the Desktop folder before assuming files were deleted.
Intel Core Ultra can look weaker in Roodepoort gaming benchmarks when tests are GPU-limited or tuned poorly. Check power settings, drivers, memory, game mix, and cooling before judging CPU value for an SA gaming PC.
RTX 5090 alternatives make more sense for office and study PCs in South Africa when the goal is smooth screens, quiet use, and sensible cost. Focus on display support, reliability, power use, desk space, and whole-system balance first for SA buyers.
Spider-Man 2 low FPS on RTX 5070 needs settings, driver, power, and background-load checks. For SA players, check updates, verify files, test overlays, reset graphics options, and keep changes reversible before reinstalling.
An RTX 4080 alternative can prioritise competitive shooters speed over excess. Compare high refresh, low latency, CPU balance, ZAR value, and monitor upgrade room before buying for a South African esports setup.
