Razer Pro Type Ergo: Split ergonomic keyboard

It’s always interesting when big names in the computing industry tackle ergo keyboards. And one latest entrant in this ergonomic experimentation is Razer, which has just released its first board in this product category – the Pro Type Ergo.

A defining feature of the Pro Type Ergo is the split and curved layout of the keys, a familiar sight with ergo keyboards. Also familiar is its sculpting, specifically how the centre of the board is raised, sloping down at a 10-degree angle on both sides. In the absence of adjustable horizontal tenting angles that you see with two-piece split keyboards, this will have to do.

Being an ergonomic keyboard, the Pro Type Ergo also comes with a degree of customisability. Particularly, the vertical angles can be adjusted via the flip-out feet on both the front and back of the board. This means the Pro Type Ergo supports positive and negative tilt in both 4- and 7-degree angles, both ways.

All in all, the general design is reminiscent of, say, the now-discontinued Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboards (or Microsoft Naturals, if you’re old enough). For a more modern comparison, you could look to something like Logitech’s Ergo K860.

This is where the Pro Type Ergo attempts to differentiate itself, however. This includes two ‘B’ keys on both halves and a centre backspace for your thumb to reach, as well as slight spherical indents on each of the keycaps.

The split spacebar also brings to mind keyboards with an Alice layout, though unfortunately, the Pro Type Ergo only uses scissor switches, presumably to keep the board’s profile low.

As for the rest of the design, it gets the standard Razer treatment of an all-black chassis with Chroma RGB, as well as five macro keys. There are two rotary knobs on the board, the right one being a typical media roller, and the left being a Razer Command Dial, which can perform more specialised tasks including zooming, switching apps and switching browser tabs.

There are also three dedicated keys for Razer’s AI Prompt Master, a multi-function media button and battery status button. Finally, the Pro Type Ergo supports Bluetooth, USB-C and HyperSpeed Wireless 2.4 GHz connectivity. Battery life is stated to be up to three months on a single charge – though Razer says this is under “typical office use”.

Availability and Pricing

The Razer Pro Type Ergo is available now at Razer’s online store, as well as at physical RazerStores and selected retailers now. As for the price, it’ll go for S$269.99 – not unheard of for split ergo boards, but perhaps a steep for users looking for their first ergo board.