Perixx's Affordable Contender
Priced at $39.99, the Perixx PERIBOARD-512B Ergonomic Keyboard is Perixx's entry in the keyboards category. With 12,374 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #6 of 59 in our rankings. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
Construction & Key Action
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.
One feature owners single out about the Perixx PERIBOARD-512B Ergonomic Keyboard: "Natural typing angle".
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Perixx
- Price: $39.99 (well above the $31.33 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 12,374
- Category rank: #6 of 59 in keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 48 products
- Higher-rated in category: 33 products
- More-reviewed in category: 2 products
What 12,374 Buyers Say
A 4.3-star average from 12,374 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Split keyboard design
- Wrist rest included
- Natural typing angle
Common complaints:
- Wired only
- Bulky design
What Else to Consider
At $39.99, the Perixx PERIBOARD-512B Ergonomic Keyboard sits well above the $31.33 category average. 48 options are cheaper and 10 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Keyboard ($29.99, 4.4★, 38,955 reviews). It's $10.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Logitech Pebble K380s Keyboard - $33.97, 4.5★ (3,315 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Arteck HB192 Bluetooth Keyboard - $30.39, 4.2★ (5,208 reviews) · Cheaper
- Logitech K650 Wireless Keyboard - $48.98, 4.4★ (1,634 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ONIKUMA GAMING Wireless Keyboard at 4.8★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Kadaon USB Numeric Keypad 18 Keys at $7.49.
Is It For You?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (split keyboard design or wrist rest included), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Split keyboard design
- Wrist rest included
- Natural typing angle
Cons:
- Wired only
- Bulky design
Wrap-Up
7.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.