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Altair and Altair-X

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The Altair and Altair-X are split ergonomic keyboards designed for productivity and comfort. They feature a unique layout, high-end materials, and customizable options for a personalized typing experience.  

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Group Buy Information

Group Buy Dates

Timeline Information

Start Date
Apr 29, 2024
End Date
Jun 3, 2024
Est. Shipping
Q1 2025

Pricing

Kit Prices

Altair (5-row) Case - Dark Grey
315 USD
Altair (5-row) Case - Rose Gold
315 USD
Altair (5-row) Case - E-white
325 USD
Altair (5-row) Learning keyset
30 USD
Altair (5-row) Extra plates - PC
40 USD
Altair (5-row) Extra plates - Alu
55 USD
Altair (5-row) Extra plates - FR4
25 USD
Altair (5-row) Extra hotswap PCB pair
55 USD
Altair (5-row) Foam layers kit
28 USD
Altair-X (4-row) Case - Dark Grey
300 USD
Altair-X (4-row) Case - Rose Gold
300 USD
Altair-X (4-row) Case - E-white
310 USD
Altair-X (4-row) Learning keyset
27 USD
Altair-X (4-row) Extra plates - PC
37 USD
Altair-X (4-row) Extra plates - Alu
52 USD
Altair-X (4-row) Extra plates - FR4
21 USD
Altair-X (4-row) Extra hotswap PCB pair
51 USD
Altair-X (4-row) Foam layers kit
26 USD
Extra gaskets kits
7 USD
Extra USB-C interconnect cable
5 USD
Extra USB daughterboards
11 USD
Wooden wristrests pair
28 USD
Extra rubber feet
5 USD

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Regional Availability

Project Specs

Name
Altair and Altair-X
Release year
2025
Switch Options
-
Profile
-
Layout Size
-
Layout Standard
Split
Layout Ergonomics
Ergonomic
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
-
Case Colors
E-white, Dark Grey, Rose Gold
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
~143.6 x 126.4 x 30.0mm (Altair 5-row) | ~143.6 x 107.4 x 27.9mm (Altair-X 4-row)
Weight
~1.2kg (Altair 5-row) | ~900g (Altair-X 4-row)
Hot Swappable
Yes
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB-C
Yes
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
No
VIA Support
No
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
No
Screw-in Stabilizers
-
Sound Dampening
-
Backlight
No