Quick Overview
Protoarc positions the ProtoArc EKM01 Plus Keyboard Mouse as a premium ergonomic keyboards, asking $79.98. After 735 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.4 stars. We've ranked it #10 out of 41 in this category. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
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.
The Numbers
- Brand: Protoarc
- Price: $79.98 (slightly below the $93.12 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 735
- Category rank: #10 of 41 in ergonomic keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 23 products
- Higher-rated in category: 9 products
- More-reviewed in category: 12 products
From the Reviews
A 4.4-star average from 735 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.
The Field Around It
At $79.98, the ProtoArc EKM01 Plus Keyboard Mouse sits slightly below the $93.12 category average. 23 options are cheaper and 17 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Logitech Ergo K860 Split Keyboard ($129.99, 4.4★, 7,803 reviews). The ProtoArc EKM01 Plus Keyboard Mouse is $50.01 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- YIVU Corne LP Split Keyboard - $129.00, 5.0★ (6 reviews) · Higher rated
- Keychron Q8 Alice - $79.99, 5.0★ (3 reviews) · Higher rated
- MEETION Ergonomic Keyboard Mouse Combo - $39.99, 5.0★ (2 reviews) · Better on both axes
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.
Should You Buy It?
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Bottom Line
8.7/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.