Adesso's Affordable Contender
Adesso positions the Adesso AKB-150UB Ergonomic Keyboard as a affordable ergonomic keyboards, asking $39.99. After 31 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a very good 4.2 stars. We've ranked it #34 out of 41 in this category. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 57% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
What It Feels Like to Type On
The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. The price range here typically gets you a sturdier frame and PBT keycaps that resist shine over time, which is a meaningful upgrade over budget tier.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Adesso
- Price: $39.99 (well below the $93.12 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 31
- Category rank: #34 of 41 in ergonomic keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 7 products
- Higher-rated in category: 24 products
- More-reviewed in category: 34 products
What 31 Buyers Say
With only 31 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.2-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
Cheap vs. Capable
At $39.99, the Adesso AKB-150UB Ergonomic Keyboard sits well below the $93.12 category average. 7 options are cheaper and 33 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Logitech Ergo K860 Split Keyboard ($129.99, 4.4★, 7,803 reviews). The Adesso AKB-150UB Ergonomic Keyboard is $90.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Kensington Pro Fit Ergonomic Keyboard - $44.99, 3.7★ (2,541 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- ProtoArc EK04 Ergonomic Keyboard - $43.69, 4.3★ (370 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Nulea Wireless Ergonomic Split Keyboard - $39.99, 4.4★ (287 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the YIVU Corne LP Split Keyboard at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the OMOTON Ergonomic Split Keyboard at $18.99.
Is It For You?
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional ergonomic keyboards without overspending
Wrap-Up
7.4/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.