Razer made a split ergonomic keyboard, and oddly, it has a dedicated AI button

Razer finally built a keyboard that looks after your wrists, and somehow squeezed in a dedicated AI button. Here's what the Pro Type Ergo brings to your desk.

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Apr 1, 2026 - 03:17

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Best known for gaming peripherals, Razer just made its boldest productivity move yet, a wireless split keyboard with AI shortcuts, a Command Dial, and all-day ergonomic comfort baked in.

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Razer has always been a gaming company at heart, so when it quietly steps into the productivity segment and launches its first-ever split ergonomic keyboard, we’re going to talk about it. Introducing the Razer Pro Type Ergo, and yes, it comes with a dedicated AI button (similar to the recent Windows Copilot PCs).

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How is the Pro Type Ergo different?

At its core, the Razer Pro Type Ergo is a wireless split keyboard built for people who type for a living (like me) and whose wrists have paid the price. The layout physically divides the traditional QWERTY arrangement into two halves, each slightly angled so your hands sit at a more natural angle.

Apart from the natural wrist angle, the keyboard also comes with several comfort-focused additions. These include a cushioned wrist rest, five adjustable tilt angles (ranging from 4° forward to 7° at the rear), and ultra-low-profile keycaps.

Unlike regular keyboards, the ergonomic split keyboard comes with two ‘B’ keys, each on one side, so it’s within the range of both your thumbs.

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What does the AI button actually do?

As I mentioned previously, the Pro Type Ergo comes with a dedicated AI button that, like the Copilot key on Windows laptops, triggers shortcuts that can summarise text, draft emails, or fire off custom actions (via Razer Synapse) for you. Razer calls it AI Prompt Master.

There are two command dials at the top left and right of the keyboard, which add some style to scrolling, zooming, and timeline scrubbing. If that’s not enough, there are five macro keys and a mic-mute button for good measure.

Connectivity options on the device include HyperSpeed Wireless, Bluetooth, and wired USB-C across up to five devices. But how long does the ergonomic keyboard last on a charge? Razer claims the keyboard lasts three months on a charge, which is quite impressive if you ask me.

Pricing starts at $189.99 in the United States, which, given the feature list and the comfort proposition, surely qualifies as one of those guilty purchases that you do every once in a while.

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