Famous aluminum keyboard in Czechia discounted to a minimum! Dark Project ALU Fuji II has silent switches and a beautiful design

As part of Black Friday, Alza is dropping the price of the mechanical keyboard Dark Project ALU Fuji II – US from the original 1,499 CZK to 999 CZK. For a thousand crowns, you get a full-metal aluminum body, silent G3ms Sapphire mechanical switches, and rich accessories including spare keycaps and switches. Reviews on Alza give it 4.9 out of 5 stars, with owners praising the build quality and the quiet yet precise keystroke. The only catch? The American keyboard layout (US layout), which isn’t for everyone.

Full-metal aluminum body for a thousand crowns

The Dark Project ALU Fuji II features a full-metal aluminum body, which is not entirely common in this price category. Most mechanical keyboards under 2,000 CZK have a plastic casing; here, you get a 1.3 kg heavy aluminum block that won’t budge on your desk. According to users, it provides a “premium feel” – no creaking, no plastic flex.

Andrej from Prague writes: “It’s nicely heavy, so it doesn’t move even if you type a bit more forcefully. The build quality surprised me, aluminum body, no creaking, no plastic feel, just honest work.” Vojtěch from Zbůch adds: “Heavy and all-metal, it feels very premium.”

The keyboard has an 80% format (TKL without the numpad), which means it leaves more space for the mouse. It has classic high-profile keys, a wide Enter (single-row), and a wide Backspace. The backlighting is dynamic RGB, but it doesn’t have software – it’s set using keyboard shortcuts. According to discussions on Alza, there’s a manual describing the shortcuts.

G3ms Sapphire switches – silent but specific

The Dark Project ALU Fuji II uses G3ms Sapphire switches. These are mechanical switches that, according to reviews, are very quiet but require a slightly heavier press than typical linear switches. They are not Cherry MX or Gateron clones – it’s a proprietary design from Dark Project.

Andrej points out: “The switches are not for everyone. They are quite specific, but once you get used to them, it’s incredibly pleasant and quiet typing. It took me a few days, but now I wouldn’t change.” Another reviewer mentions that the spacebar is a bit stiff.

The keyboard features hot swap, meaning you can replace switches without soldering. The package even includes spare switches, so if you don’t like the G3ms Sapphire, you can experiment with others. Anti-ghosting ensures that accidental presses are not registered during fast typing or gaming.

Rich accessories included

One of the things reviewers appreciate most is the rich accessories. In the package, you’ll find:

• Detachable braided USB-C cable (longer, high-quality)
• Spare keycaps (several keys)
• Spare switches
• Spare springs
• Disassembly tools (key puller, switch puller)

Vojtěch emphasizes: “Several spare keycaps, springs, and even switches as part of the package.” Another reviewer mentions: “Lots of accessories included :)” This is unusual – most keyboards in this price category only come with a cable and a manual.

US layout – who is it suitable for

The Dark Project ALU Fuji II has an American keyboard layout (US layout). This means that Czech characters (ěščřžýáíé) are not physically on the keys but work via Windows/macOS settings.

According to reviews, most users don’t mind. Andrej writes: “After a few days of getting used to it, I type perfectly on it.” Vojtěch adds: “American keyboard layout – nothing one wouldn’t get used to over time.”

Conclusion: a full-metal keyboard for a thousand crowns

The Dark Project ALU Fuji II for 999 CZK is an extremely good deal. A full-metal aluminum body, silent mechanical switches, and rich accessories for a thousand crowns is something you typically find in keyboards costing 2–3 thousand. The 4.9/5 star rating and reviews full of praise confirm that it is a quality product.

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