HP Inc. Classic Wired Keyboard DENew Retail, WZ972AA#ABDNew Retail German

Name: HP Inc. Classic Wired Keyboard DENew Retail, WZ972AA#ABDNew Retail German
Brand: HP
SKU: B004OXUINS

Status: HP Inc. Classic Wired Keyboard DENew Retail: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:28 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The HP Inc. Classic Wired Keyboard DENew Retail: Wired connection: no batteries to swap, no receiver to pair or lose; main trade-off: listing carries both WZ972AA#ABD and #ABZ codes, so the layout variant is ambiguous.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Wired connection: no batteries to swap, no receiver to pair or lose
✓ German QWERTZ layout with dedicated umlaut keys for DE-market desks
✓ HP OEM part WZ972AA, so it matches existing HP desktop fleet deployments
✓ Listed as New Retail stock rather than refurbished or system-pull

Cons

✗ Listing carries both WZ972AA#ABD and #ABZ codes, so the layout variant is ambiguous
✗ Title says German while the description says Italian: confirm the layout before ordering
✗ Wired only, with no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz option for tablets or living-room use
✗ No backlighting, media keys, or USB passthrough documented in the listing

Manufacturer description

**New Retail** Italian

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored HP Inc. Classic Wired Keyboard DENew Retail using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. HP's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

WZ972AA#ABZ

Full Specifications

ASIN	B004OXUINS
Brand	HP
Color	Black
Style	Classic
Material	Plastic
Item Weight	1.28 pounds
Manufacturer	HP
Model Number	WZ972AA#ABD
Power Source	Corded Electric
Number of Keys	105
Special Feature	Ergonomic
Item model number	WZ972AA#ABD
Compatible Devices	Laptop
Product Dimensions	18.11"L x 5.91"W x 1.2"H
Date First Available	April 21, 2012
Item DimensionsLxWxH	18.11 x 5.91 x 1.2 inches
Keyboard Description	Wired
Number of Processors	1
Connectivity Technology	Wired, USB-A
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No

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