A 360-degree light zone wraps the F87 Pro V2's case and lights it from every side

Most RGB keyboards light up from the top only, which looks great from the chair and flat from anywhere else. The AULA F87 Pro V2 wraps its glow around the whole body instead. AULA calls it a 360-degree light zone, and the idea is simple: whether you look at the desk from the door, the side or over your shoulder on a stream, the board still reads as lit.

Quick Answer

The F87 Pro V2 lights its case from every side by combining three sources: RGB under each key, a triple-lit spacebar and an ambient bar with five LEDs. Together they form what AULA calls a 360-degree light zone, and a separate 49-LED dot-matrix display shows a live audio spectrum or custom GIFs. Smoke Black is the colourway Evetech lists, at R899 with a 1 Year Local Warranty.

💡 What builds the light zone

Under every key

Per-key RGB is the base layer. Each key has its own light, so effects can ripple, react to presses or pick out a group of keys in a different colour.

The spacebar

The spacebar is the longest key on the board and usually the darkest, because a single light under a long cap leaves the ends dim. The F87 Pro V2 gives it three LEDs instead, spreading light along its length.

The ambient bar

A five-LED ambient bar adds glow beyond the keys themselves. It helps carry light towards the edges of the case, so the board is visible from angles where you cannot see the keycaps.

🎵 Where the display fits

The 49-LED dot-matrix display is a separate feature rather than part of the light zone itself. It reacts to the audio your PC is playing, drawing a moving spectrum, or plays custom GIFs you set in AULA's software. Paired with the all-round lighting, it gives the board a lot of movement in a dim room.

🖥️ Seeing it from different angles

The benefit of all-round lighting shows up in setups where you do not always sit square to the keyboard.

• On a standing desk, you often look down at the board from above and slightly in front. Light at the edges keeps it from looking dark around the rim.
• If your desk sits side-on to the room, people walking past see the side of the case, not the keycaps.
• On camera, a side or three-quarter view of the desk shows the ambient glow rather than just the key tops.

🔋 Lighting, battery and the rest of the board

Full lighting takes power, and the F87 Pro V2 runs wirelessly from a 10000mAh battery that AULA labels as true capacity. AULA does not give runtime in hours, so if you are unplugged for long stretches, a dimmer or simpler effect will help. Plug in the USB-C cable when you want the full show all evening.

Beyond the lights, it is a tenkeyless board polling at 8000Hz with SOCD, Mod-Tap and Toggle, connecting by cable, 2.4GHz receiver or Bluetooth to up to three devices. Inside, gaskets and seven layers of damping soften each keystroke, and switches pull out of any socket without solder.

RGB fans can weigh this board's glow against the rest of Evetech's gaming keyboards; for a shortcut to proven picks, the keyboard best sellers list is worth a scroll.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which parts make up the 360-degree zone?

Per-key RGB, a spacebar lit by three LEDs and a five-LED ambient bar.

Is the audio display part of the light zone?

No. The 49-LED dot-matrix display is a separate feature for the audio spectrum and custom GIFs.

Will the glow show from the side of a standing desk?

Yes. That is the point of the design: with the ambient bar adding to the key lighting, the case is meant to read as lit from the side and from above.

Why does Smoke Black suit a light show?

A dark colourway lets coloured light stand out against the case rather than washing into it.

How does full lighting affect wireless use?

Bright effects draw more from the 10000mAh battery. Dim the lighting when unplugged, or run on the USB-C cable.

Will replacement switches light up the same way?

That depends on the switch. Housings that let more light through will look brighter, so check a replacement's design before swapping.