Akko Year of Snake Armor 03G03K03M03P03Y04C04D gaming keyboard 65%, US

In the Alice layout the keys are split into two halves angled towards each other and raised in the middle. That way you do not have to bend your wrists outwards while typing, and your hands stay more relaxed during long sessions. The keyboard has 68 keys, no numeric keypad and an ANSI physical layout. The included wrist rest supports your hands across the full width of the board.

The keyboard connects by USB-C cable, through the included 2.4 GHz receiver or over Bluetooth 5.0, and it supports multiple devices. The same keyboard can work with a desktop, a laptop and a tablet. Windows, macOS, Android and iOS are supported. The built-in 8000 mAh battery charges over USB-C, and the large capacity means less frequent charging.

The keyboard uses Akko Cobras mechanical switches in 5-pin hot-swap sockets, so switches can be changed without soldering, and a switch puller is included. The spring mount gives presses a soft, slightly bouncy feel, and Akko supplies three sets of springs with different stiffness. The case is held by ball catches and opens without screws or tools.

The case is CNC-machined aluminium with a PVD-coated metal weight on the back, which adds durability and keeps the keyboard planted on the desk. Besides the adjustable RGB key backlight, RGB strips on the sides light up the case. N-key rollover means every keystroke registers even when several keys are held at once.

The Cherry profile keycaps are dye-sublimated PBT, so the legends do not wear off over time. The design is inspired by the Year of the Snake in the Chinese calendar, a symbol of wisdom and transformation. The keyboard is black, and programmable hot keys let you put frequent actions on a single press. A pouch for carrying is included.

People who type a lot and want the more ergonomic Alice layout; gamers and enthusiasts who like to swap switches and springs themselves; and anyone who uses one keyboard with several devices, including a Mac, Android and iOS, and appreciates an aluminium case and the distinctive Year of Snake design.