Akko ACR Pro Alice Plus Mechanical Keyboard

The Akko ACR Pro Alice Plus is a 65% ergonomic mechanical keyboard with a split Alice layout designed for users who prioritize comfortable typing and a unique hand position. It suits typists and hobbyists looking for a compact keyboard that reduces wrist strain through angled keys and a split spacebar. Its hot-swappable switches and customizable RGB lighting appeal to users who want easy switch replacement and visual customization.

Key Features

• Split Alice layout with angled keys and split spacebar supports a more natural hand position, potentially reducing fatigue during long typing sessions.
• Hot-swappable switch sockets allow users to change switches without soldering, enabling easy customization or maintenance.
• Customizable RGB backlighting via Akko Cloud driver offers visual personalization and lighting effects.

Build Quality

• Gasket mount design cushions the typing surface, providing a softer and more even feel across the keyboard.
• Case made from CNC acrylic balances durability with a lightweight profile.
• Multiple foam layers (Poron, silicone pads, EVA) reduce hollow sounds and improve acoustic quality.
• Plate is polycarbonate, which can slightly soften keypress feedback compared to metal plates.
• Lubed plate-mounted stabilizers, with support for screw-in stabilizers, reduce rattling and improve key stability.

Typing Experience

• Equipped with factory-lubed Akko Crystal linear switches requiring moderate force (around 43gf), suitable for smooth and quiet keystrokes.
• Switches are transparent to enhance RGB lighting effects.
• Sound absorption foams contribute to a quieter, less hollow typing sound.

Compatibility and Customization

• Programmable through Akko Cloud driver, allowing key remapping and macro creation.
• Layout supports 68 keys with ergonomic Alice arrangement, which may require adjustment for users accustomed to standard layouts.

Trade-offs

• The Alice layout is less common and may have a learning curve for users used to traditional layouts.
• No wireless connectivity, limiting use to wired setups only.
• Polycarbonate plate may provide less tactile feedback compared to metal plates preferred by some typists.