Razer Pro Type Ergo Wireless Split Ergonomic Keyboard Review - Built for Comfort and Support

Introduction & Specification Details and Close-up

There's a definite distinction between keyboards built for PC gaming and those built for productivity. When it comes to the latter, there's a notable and important sub-category that's all about ergonomics. For those who have been around PCs for a few decades, you're probably thinking of Microsoft's classic ergonomic keyboards that first debuted in the 1990s. With their split design, ergonomic shape that makes the keyboard's height resemble a wave, and integrated wrist rest, these keyboards were designed for productivity and for regular keyboard users who write, code, and type daily. Although it's best known for its gaming-focused hardware, Razer's new Pro Type Ergo Wireless Split Ergonomic Keyboard is, in a lot of ways, the modern version of this style of keyboard, and one that definitely stands out as unique in both the company's and the broader lineup of keyboards on the market.

Perhaps the biggest difference between this Razer premium keyboard and others that we've tested is that the focus has shifted away from the underlying hardware to unmatched ergonomics, build quality, and customization tuned for those who chop and change between various apps, browser tabs, and other productivity things when they're on a Windows or Mac PC. And with that, you've got a rare premium keyboard that ships without mechanical or magnetic switches; instead, the Razer Pro Type Ergo uses a scissor-switch membrane design with low-profile keycaps. This gives the overall typefeel a laptop-like quality, albeit with a more tactile response. This isn't a deal-breaker, but it highlights that the main use case for this laptop is productivity, with PC gaming a distant second.

Where the Razer Pro Type Ergo shines is in its ergonomic design, which supports the natural resting positions of your hands and wrists, helping to minimize the risk of repetitive strain injuries during long keyboard sessions. There are many subtleties in the design that are immediately impressive, from the customizable keys and dials to the ability to tilt the keyboard in multiple directions, to the built-in plush wrist rest.

Specifications & Close Up

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Design & Software

Design

With its full-sized split keyboard layout that includes additional Macro keys and an integrated wrist rest, the Razer Pro Type Ergo is definitely one of the largest keyboards we've tested in recent years. With a length of around 465mm and a width of 245mm, it's the sort of keyboard that takes up a decent chunk of desk real estate, which is worth highlighting. As the company's first wireless split ergonomic keyboard, it shows impressive attention to detail in its ergonomics. First off, you've got forward-and-backward tilt options with specific angles designed to provide optimal wrist posture. And when it comes to the low-profile keys, aside from the triple space bar, they all feature an indented, spherical shape to support touch typers' fingertips better. Unlike the membrane switches, these ABS keycaps have a premium feel thanks to an additional dust- and grease-resistant coating.

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As briefly mentioned above, the split design effectively halves the keyboard, with keys laid out at angles to reduce wrist strain. It also splits the space bar into three keys, and Razer includes dual 'B' keys to make typing faster. If you haven't used this style of keyboard before, there's definitely an adjustment period. Still, it doesn't take long for you to feel the benefits of having your hands, fingers, and wrist in a more natural and comfortable position. There's a definite benefit to this design, and although the lack of mechanical switches adds a layer of stickiness to keystrokes, which is disappointing, overall, it's an impressive ergonomic-first design.

The Razer Pro Type Ergo also features several additional touches that support its status as the company's flagship, a premium wireless ergonomic keyboard built for productivity. First off, the introduction of a second Control Dial means that the usual one found on the top right is now a dedicated volume control dial with press-to-mute, with the second on the left-hand side sitting above the dedicated Macro keys being the one that handles things like switching applications, vertical scrolling, and even adjusting the keyboard's RGB brightness.

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The Razer Pro Type Ergo is also versatile, with the ability to connect up to five separate devices across wired, low-latency wireless, and Bluetooth. The large physical size of the board also includes a dedicated button to switch between low-latency wireless delivered via Razer's HyperSpeed dongle and three Bluetooth devices. Although the membrane switches and ergonomic shape aren't exactly built for PC gaming, the Razer Pro Type Ergo offers rock-solid 1,000 Hz polling across wired and low-latency wireless connections, delivering the same responsiveness, accuracy, and reliability as the company's many gaming-first keyboards. And battery life is exceptional, with up to three months of use on a single charge without lighting.

Software

When it comes to keyboard customization, that is the ability to remap keys and record complex Macros for app- or task-specific shortcuts. This is something that not a lot of people take advantage of. In the productivity space, things like this need to be baked into the physical design to deliver a robust out-of-the-box experience. For the Razer Pro Type Ergo's five dedicated Macro Keys located on the left-hand side of the keyboard, you can jump into Razer's Synapse software to record or assign specific keyboard, mouse, system, or app functionality to these keys using the main 'Customize' interface. However, Razer has included several App Profiles for these keys, covering some of the most popular productivity tools, from Adobe Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve to Microsoft Excel. And the keyboard will auto-switch to the correct app profile and Maro Key mappings when using the corresponding app.

For example, the Adobe Photoshop profile has shortcuts for creating and duplicating layers, as well as quick access to Redo and Undo functions. The Microsoft Excel profile includes shortcuts for inserting cells and rows, AutoSum, and more. The good thing about firing up Synapse is that you can use these as templates to customize and enhance your specific workflow. Naturally, the Customize screen also lets you fine-tune the Control Dial settings and remap keys. You've also got control over the dedicated Ryzen AI Prompt Master button located next to the volume dial, which opens a Razer-specific tool for accessing AI tools like document summaries and email composition that leverage multiple popular models.

Unlike recent Razer peripherals, the Razer Pro Type Ergo requires you to install the dedicated Synapse app for all customization, as there's currently no Synapse Web support for the keyboard. Rounding out the software customization, you've got access to Razer's Chroma Studio for adjusting the lighting on the keyboard's 19-zone RGB backlight, as well as power-saving options to extend the battery life of the keyboard via light dimming and sleep modes that activate after a certain time of inactivity.

Productivity and Gaming Performance

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The Razer Pro Type Ergo is built for ergonomics and productivity. After several days of use, there's a definite sense that typing on this keyboard is not only more comfortable than your standard rectangular layout, but there's also less strain on your wrists and fingers. The "correct posture" side really does reduce the discomfort, however small, that comes from long PC sessions. The overall shape and layout are also impressive, especially with access to Macro Keys that automatically switch to support various apps, as well as dual control dials. The only legitimate criticism we have is that the membrane-switch style lacks the snappy, tactile feedback you get from a low-profile mechanical switch. Typing here can be a little "mushy" in the way that typing on a laptop can be. We're not sure it's even possible to include mechanical switches on a traditional PCB, given the keyboard's contoured shape, but it would have been nice to see.

Gaming Performance

If you're a competitive gamer who loves shooters, using the Razer Pro Type Ergo to play games like Battlefield 6 or even DOOM: The Dark Ages is a little strange. And that's because with the height, the supportive wrist rest, and the position of your WASD keys and the spacebar, gaming on the Pro Type Ergo is surprisingly more comfortable than many dedicated gaming keyboards. However, the lack of mechanical or magnetic switches is immediately noticeable, as the linear response is perfectly fine for productivity but definitely not up to the challenge of gaming. However, thanks to the low-tatency wired and wireless performance, if you're playing a game that isn't a shooter but an action-RPG like Diablo 4 or Path of Exile 2, or a strategy game like Age of Empires 2 or Civilization 6, the Razer Pro Type Ergo is actually pretty great as these are the sorts of games you normally play for a few hours - situations where you get the most benefit from the ergonomic design.

Keyboard Click Sound Level

To test a keyboard's overall sound level, we use the Ozito Digital Sound Level Meter, capturing the sentence "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" multiple times and recording the maximum dB level. This indicates how "loud" the switches used are for everyday usage. The following chart showcases where the Razer Pro Type Ergo sits.

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Final Thoughts

The new Razer Pro Type Ergo Wireless Split Ergonomic Keyboard is a welcome release, albeit a niche one, built for those seeking an ergonomic keyboard for daily use and productivity. The large physical design is well-built, with the split, contoured shape emphasizing a natural hand posture that's also customizable. And on the productivity side, the dual-control dials and dedicated Macro Keys, which automatically adjust their functionality to support the most popular creative apps, add considerably to the overall value proposition. Unfortunately, this is a premium wireless Razer keyboard with membrane switches, which lack responsive, tactile feedback. This isn't to say that the low-profile typing experience is bad; it's just that it could have been better.

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In the end, if you've ever been a fan of the split ergonomic keyboard shape and layout, popularized by Microsoft in the 1990s, then there's a lot to like about the Razer Pro Type Ergo, to the point where we'd recommend it as a robust and premium modern take on this classic design. And really, you can feel the difference after only a day or two of use - comfort and ergonomics, with versatile connectivity and productivity features.