Keyboards

X-Bows Lite

A budget wired mechanical X-Bows keyboard in a single-piece body, with radial key columns, a central thumb cluster, and an aluminum top over an ABS chassis.

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X-Bows X-Bows Lite
Image: © X-Bows (Manufacturer image)
~$99

Where to buy

View at X-BowsOfficial site

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Pros

  • Central thumb cluster puts Enter, Backspace and Ctrl under the thumbs
  • Swappable switches with several Gateron options
  • Macros and layers via dedicated software
  • Fairly light at 690 g

Cons

  • Wired only, no wireless
  • Proprietary layout; the maker says adapting takes about two weeks
  • No separate halves or tenting

Specs

SplitUnibody split
StaggerColumnar
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterYes
Keys—
LayoutsUS
SwitchesMechanical
Hot-swapYes
FirmwareProprietary
DIY kitNo
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, linux, macos
Released2025
Sources
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