Iris LM Kit - Low-Profile

I spent so much time doing my research and comparing multiple keyboards when deciding on my first split keyboard, and all the roads always led me to Keebio. Every day I use this badboy I feel like I made the right move. I could not be more happy. The material is so much better than I expected, the layout is exactly what I was looking for, and it just sounds and feels so good to type on. My wrists already feel way better and the build quality is super solid. I also had this shipped all the way to Venezuela and it arrived without any damage whatsoever, so the packaging and shipping care is really good too.

Thanks for making it happen!

I got the Gateron version of the Iris LM and I am really enjoying it. This is the best price for a pre-soldered board and the quality is excellent. Moreover, the service is really great! The Keebio team and the community have been very helpful for building and also tweaking the firmware. Love this keyboard, and really love the service!

I cannot say enough good things about this keyboard and this company. As a 20F with chronic and at times disabling hand/wrist pain (likely undiagnosed hEDS), a split and tilted keyboard paired with a vertical mouse has been critical to my ability to keep using a computer.

I was a bit intimidated by how sophisticated the keyboard is with all the layers and switches and such. I worried that this was more for techies than someone like me. That said, the team at Keebio was so kind and explained everything to me. After using the keyboard for the last 3 months, I am now using the Colemak layout along with some customized keys for things I do at work all the time (like a single key for cmd shift 5, keys for copy and paste, and a key that pastes text I have to use a lot). It is taking me a bit longer to learn layers but there are already ones I use frequently. All to say, I am so glad I took the leap!

Before this, I had the Kinesis Freestyle2. Although it worked well for pain management, it was heavy, large, and clunky. Lugging it around was challenging. In comparison, my Keebio set up is light, compact, and portable. The case (I got the larger one) can fit all my keyboard parts and I am sure it will last far longer since it is protected in my backpack. I took it all over Europe as I backpacked for a month and it worked great!

One of my favorite aspects of this keyboard is that I can use it directly on top of my Macbook laptop. No longer am I limited to tables with enough room for my computer and a large keyboard. I've used it on the train, in bed with my cat, on the plane, on the couch, sitting on the floor... This means I now use it way more than I ever did my old keyboard which is great for reducing my flares. I can't wait to be able to use it next semester in college where I will finally be able to type notes in classes with chairs with tiny computer platforms!!

I am not someone who usually writes reviews but this company truly has me impressed. Chronic pain/disability friendly, yep! Small business, absolutely! Great customer support, the best! And the rare device that can actually be fixed/has replaceable parts!! (I am so done with the planned obsolescence that pervades technology companies.)

Here’s a video with a sound test ✨ https://youtu.be/GCCBfSJaoc4

This is my first split keyboard, and it took me about two weeks to get comfortable and remap a lot of keys for efficient use.

I use my own Colemak DH variation with some custom changes and an alternate row for easy access to programming symbols. It works great so far. My only complaint is that the Shift key is a bit too low, especially since I’ve mapped Backspace to the Caps Lock key.

The Deep Sea Mini Islet switches are extremely quiet, check out the video I attached.

This is the quietest keyboard I’ve ever used, and I’m really happy with it. My previous keyboard (Wooting 60HE) was incredibly loud, and nothing I tried could fix it. People would complain about the noise when I was streaming or talking on Discord. Even with noise gates and suppression, it was still a problem.

Now, typing is effortless, and my wrists don’t hurt or get tired from being cramped together. I can sit in a neutral, comfortable position.

I definitely recommend this keyboard! My only small regret is not choosing the aluminum case for an even more premium feel.

years ago i remember saying i'd do anything for a low profile split keyboard, thank u keebio for making it happen! i adore this keyboard. my only edit is that i wish there was an option for a white plate, but i'm still obsessed with it regardless. i was a die hard iris SE user previously and am so happy to keep giving such a great shop my money. thanks all!!!

I have been curious for a very long time about split ortho keyboards, but the price of the popular options always put me off. I wanted something low profile so I could use it on the go to get a little more value out of my purchase and the Iris LM seemed to check all the boxes.

I was surprised by how premium the halves feel. I got the plastic shell instead of aluminum to save a big chunk of money, and the injection molding is really high quality and the keyboard is dense and stays in place.

Definitely recommend anyone who is on the edge of trying a more ergonomic keyboard, but is hesitant around the commonly 400$ prices of other options.

awesome board

This was the most affordable low-profile split keyboard I could find that would fit in the desk space I had available. The build quality is great, assembly was easy (though swapping key caps usually ends with the whole switch pulling out instead), and I was excited to try the different layout for thumbs. From a customer experience standpoint, I would happily order from Keebio again. However, I didn't anticipate that switching to a columnar layout would be such a major transition. It took a week of practice to adjust, and even now after almost a month I'm not as proficient as with a standard keyboard layout. I bought this keyboard to help with shoulder pain since a larger full split keyboard helped me maintain better posture at my work desk, and I wanted something more compact for traveling than an RK S70. I didn't want to return the keyboard because it does help my shoulders when typing for an extended period, but for any "daily driving" it's still faster to use my laptop keyboard given years of muscle memory. I don't love the IRIS-LM stagger, and I wish that I Keebio offered a row-staggered option with the same low-profile keys and overall footprint, especially considering the cost, so that I could recommend it to friends and family.

This keyboard is really excellent. I bought one in black with the aluminum case, and then about six months later I bought another in the white with the translucent case. The case and tenting kit are as convenient as can be, but I'm a maximally lazy person when it comes to carrying to and from work 3x a week given my profession; I am a visually impaired software developer who came from the ZSA Moonlander (and was on the precipice of buying a ZSA Voyager) until I met Keebio at All Things Open, an open source accessibility conference hosted in Raleigh, and tried their offerings out in person. The Iris LM is just awesome. The low profile Choc V2 switches while maintaining traditional MX keycap spacing compatibility is a dream for me.

Additionally, I also own a Glove80 like Matt Alexander down below in the review comments--I absolutely enjoy it, but I find the keywells almost too opinionated for my usage, and it is certainly more expensive to boot. This would be my number one recommendation for a split ergo to start with for a newcomer and for repeat users alike (like myself).

Finally, I never thought I would come to appreciate silent switches...until I met the Deep Sea Mini Islet (first black aluminum) and Deep Sea Pink Island (second white polycarb) switches. Fantastic switches. I've been a long time linear fan, but never for silents, and these keyboards have changed that for good.

Y'all just keep being great. It's so cool to have you guys in Durham :)

I was on the hunt for a split keyboard that was portable, I have a Kinesis Adv360 which I like but I wouldn't call it portable though I did travel with it. I stumbled onto this, pulled the trigger and I must say this keyboard (Iris LM) feels amazing. VIA is great and mapping the keys was pretty easy. Very premium build quality too!

I did *a lot* of shopping around for split keyboards. I'm not some Plouffe level of snobby, but I was coming from a fairly posh Keychron Q6 and wanted a split keyboard with similar quality. The price does climb after selecting aluminum case and shipping to canada, but because the base price is very reasonable it was still stomachable, and I'd daresay those who can get free shipping are getting a bargain compared to competitors.

I had tried a competitor from a youtube video and *hated* it. The build felt like it was portability first and typing second, and despite having MX brown switches like my Keychron, the typing experience was hollow and awful.

After doing a lot of searching, I came across Keeb.io from a reddit recommendation, and felt it was the best price to performance balance. I chose low profile and so adapting to choc tactility was a bit of a curve, but compared to the other brand split I had tried it was absolutely night and day.

The PCB, aluminum case and keycaps all feel great individually, and come together to form a board that doesn't feel like it's making sacrifices to be 'ergonomic' like every other option I've seen. Keeb.io has provided a quality mechanical keyboard in a split ortho-linear format with no sacrifices that I haven't seen anywhere else.

This is why I say very literally the Iris is completely uncontested in this space. Some seem to offer slightly fancier ergonomic features, some appear like they may have more 'premium' materials but they all sacrifice on at least one of: Layout, typing experience, build quality. The iris does not.

I have also had great experiences with customer service as I had an RGB issue on one of my PCBs. I liked the Iris CE so much I came back to purchase this LM so I could leave one at the office full time, and I have no regrets.

I have a Glove 80 and a Voyager that I normally use and was curious about the Iris because I'd heard good things about it.

Got the kit and the assembly was easy -- took about 15-20 minutes, most of which was popping in the switches and putting on the caps.

This is a beautiful board, and my favorite thing about it is that it is almost dead silent.i have the Deep Sea Whale switches on it and it's easily the quietest keyboard I've ever typed on, much quieter than the Voyager with Kailh Browns.

The Glove 80 is probably marginally more comfortable but I find myself gravitating toward this keyboard more often. It's quieter and much more compact and with the aluminum case, it feels more solid. The lighting is beautiful too although I keep it off.

Would absolutely recommend. A steal for the price compared to the two boards I mentioned above and I'm considering getting another one for honestly no good reason.