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# Color e research (nonAmazon, ~6")
## Your rough requirements
- Screen size: around 6" (pocketable)
- Color E Ink display
- No Amazon/Kindle
- Preferably Android (for flexibility), but open to other platforms
- Use in the Netherlands; want local pricing and realistic standby battery expectations
Color + 6" + Android is still a niche combination. Most 6" color devices are **closed Linux-based s** (Kobo, PocketBook), while **Android color devices are mostly 7.8"+** (Onyx, Bigme). Below is a curated shortlist that tries to balance size, color, and software.
### Usage
Reading in the bath as a backup to my read books.
Phone replacement add home. So podcasts, quick todo lijst referencing and some smarthome control.
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## Shortlist summary
**If color is the hard requirement and 6" is important:**
- **Kobo Clara Colour** 6" color E Ink, compact, good ecosystem, but **not Android**.
- **PocketBook Verse Pro Color** 6" color, slightly more “open” on formats, also **not Android**.
**If Android and color are more important than 6" size:**
- **Onyx Boox Tab Mini C** 7.8" color E Ink, full Android with Google Play; much more like an eink tablet than a simple e.
**If you want 6" with color AND Android:**
- **BigMe B6** 6" color E Ink with Android; rare combination of all three requirements but less common in EU market.
**If you can compromise on color (blackandwhite only) but want 6" + Android:**
- **Onyx Boox Poke 5** or **Onyx Boox Palma** 6" class blackandwhite E Ink, Android, very flexible, excellent for reading apps, but no color.
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## Device details
### 1. Kobo Clara Colour (6" color, nonAndroid)
**Basics**
- **Screen:** 6" E Ink Kaleido 3, ~300 ppi mono / ~150 ppi color.
- **OS:** Kobos custom Linuxbased firmware (not Android).
- **Formats:** EPUB, Kobo, PDF, etc. (no native Kindle).
- **Waterproofing:** No formal IP rating (check current spec if this matters).
**Approximate NL price**
- Expect roughly **€160€190** at Dutch retailers (e.g. bol.com, Coolblue, local book chains).
- Pricing is similar to other EU markets; promotions can move it ±€2030.
**Battery / standby**
- Battery capacity is in the ~1500 mAh range (similar to Clara BW generation).
- Realworld standby: **multiple weeks** with WiFi off and ~30 minutes daily reading.
- Color E Ink and higher frontlight usage shorten life versus older blackandwhite Clara, but you are still in “weeks”, not “days”.
**Pros**
- Very compact and light; close to your 6" requirement.
- Mature firmware; good typography, library management, overdrive support in some regions.
- Color is enough for covers, comics, light diagrams, highlighting.
- Kobo store is strong in NL; sideloading EPUB is straightforward.
**Cons**
- **Not Android** you cannot install arbitrary apps (e.g. Kindle, Pocket, Libby).
- Color resolution is effectively ~150 ppi; fine for graphics but not “tabletlike”.
- No SD card; 16 GB is usually plenty for books, more marginal for large comic libraries.
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### 2. PocketBook Verse Pro Color (6" color, nonAndroid)
**Basics**
- **Screen:** 6" E Ink Kaleido 3 color panel.
- **OS:** PocketBooks own Linuxbased system.
- **Formats:** Broad format support (EPUB, FB2, PDF, DJVU, CBZ/CBR, etc.).
- **Storage / expansion:** Internal storage + usually microSD card slot (PocketBook tradition; confirm on final spec).
- **Build:** Typically with pageturn buttons and IPX8 waterproofing on “Pro” models.
**Approximate NL price**
- Expect roughly **€180€220** in the Netherlands depending on configuration and retailer.
- PocketBook devices are sold via EUwide online shops; sometimes you import from a nearby country with ~€10€20 shipping.
**Battery / standby**
- Battery capacity typically ~15001700 mAh on 6" PocketBook models.
- With color E Ink, realistic standby is **34 weeks** of light reading (WiFi mostly off, frontlight moderate).
- Heavy color use (comics, manga with light at max) can pull this down to ~2 weeks between charges.
**Pros**
- 6" color E Ink, nonAmazon, good format support.
- microSD (if present) is nice for big comic/manga libraries.
- PocketBook firmware is relatively open in file formats; USB massstorage sideload works well.
- Pageturn buttons and waterproofing are practical.
**Cons**
- Also **not Android**; same limitation as Kobo on installing arbitrary apps.
- UI polish is weaker than Kobos; translations and menus can feel more “toolish”.
- Color performance similar to Clara Colour; do not expect huge qualitative differences.
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### 3. BigMe B6 (6" color, Android)
**Basics**
- **Screen:** 6" E Ink Kaleido 3 color panel, ~300 ppi mono / ~150 ppi color.
- **OS:** Android 11 with Google Play Store access.
- **Formats / apps:** Any Android reading app (Kindle, Kobo, Pocket, library apps, comics apps, etc.).
- **Build:** Lightweight design with physical page turn buttons.
- **Storage:** Typically 32GB or 64GB internal storage.
**Approximate NL price**
- Expect roughly **€300€400** depending on retailer and import costs.
- BigMe devices are less common in EU/NL retail; often purchased via AliExpress, specialized e-reader importers, or directly from BigMe with international shipping.
- Import duties and shipping can add €30€60 to the base price.
**Battery / standby**
- Battery capacity typically ~20002500 mAh for 6" models.
- With Android running background services, realistic standby is **23 weeks** with light reading and Wi-Fi mostly off.
- More conservative than dedicated e-readers, but better than larger Android tablets due to smaller screen and battery optimization.
**Pros**
- Rare combination of **6" + color + Android** hits all three of your key requirements.
- Full app flexibility while maintaining pocketable size.
- Physical page turn buttons are practical for one-handed reading.
- Generally good build quality and responsiveness.
**Cons**
- **Limited EU availability** harder to find through standard Dutch retailers; may require import with longer shipping times and uncertain warranty support.
- Less established brand in Western markets compared to Kobo, PocketBook, or Onyx Boox.
- Firmware updates and support may be less predictable than major brands.
- Price premium over non-Android 6" color devices for the Android flexibility.
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### 4. Onyx Boox Tab Mini C (7.8" color, Android)
This is the closest thing to a **small color Android eink tablet** from a major vendor, but it is **larger than 6"**.
**Basics**
- **Screen:** 7.8" E Ink Kaleido 3 color, ~300 ppi mono / ~150 ppi color.
- **OS:** Android (Booxs customized build, Android 11 era), with Google Play access.
- **Formats / apps:** Any Android reading app (Kindle, Kobo, Pocket, Libby, comics apps, RSS, etc.).
- **Hardware:** Octacore SoC, more RAM and storage than simple s; feels like a small tablet.
**Approximate NL price**
- EU pricing is in the **€450€520** range depending on retailer and sales.
- In NL you usually buy via EU shops (Boox store EU, Amazon.de, other electronics retailers) with shipping rather than a dedicated Dutch chain.
**Battery / standby**
- Battery is in the **~5000 mAh** class.
- Because it runs full Android and faster hardware, standby is more variable than on Kobo/PocketBook:
- With radios off and no background apps: **a few weeks** of light use is realistic.
- With multiple apps syncing (Kindle, Pocket, RSS, etc.) and frequent WiFi: you may be closer to **a week** between charges.
**Pros**
- Full Android with Google Play you can unify all ecosystems (Kindle, Kobo, local library apps) on one device, while still avoiding Amazon hardware.
- Much more flexible for notetaking, web reading, and niche apps.
- Boox offers granular refresh modes and perapp tuning for ghosting and speed.
**Cons**
- **7.8"** materially larger than your 6" target; more of a “small tablet” than a pocket .
- More expensive; you pay a clear premium for Android + color.
- Battery management requires some attention (background apps, sync, WiFi) to preserve “weekslevel” standby.
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### 4. Onyx Boox Poke 5 / Palma (6" class, Android, blackandwhite)
These are alternatives if you decide color is not worth the tradeoffs and you care more about **Android + 6" size**.
**Basics**
- **Screen:** ~6" 300 ppi blackandwhite E Ink (no color).
- **OS:** Android (Boox firmware, again around Android 11 generation).
- **Form factor:**
- **Poke 5:** classic 6" e shape.
- **Palma:** phonelike 6.13" aspect ratio; very pocketable.
**Approximate NL price**
- Generally **€200€280** depending on model and storage.
- Purchased via EU online retailers; NLspecific street prices are close to the broader EU range.
**Battery / standby**
- 15002500 mAh class batteries, depending on model.
- Without color and with careful app management, **“several weeks”** of light reading per charge is realistic; these last clearly longer than equivalentlysized color E Ink devices.
**Pros**
- Full Android on a ~6" E Ink device; you can run any reading app.
- Great if you want one device for Kindle, Kobo, Pocket, library apps, etc., but do not care about color.
- Battery life notably better than color Android tablets at similar usage.
**Cons**
- No color; comics and technical diagrams lose some value.
- Boox UI can be fiddly; requires some setup to behave well (refresh modes, app whitelisting, etc.).
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## Color E Ink: pros and cons
**Pros**
- **Better for comics, manga, and covers** color adds useful information (highlighting, diagrams, coding books with color syntax).
- **Still reflective and lowglare** compared to LCD/OLED tablets; good in bright light and outdoors.
- **Power usage remains low** compared to tablets: the display is bistable; most power is used when changing the page and for the frontlight.
**Cons**
- **Lower effective resolution for color** with current Kaleido 3 panels, color subpixels mean you effectively get about half the color PPI (~150 ppi) versus the mono layer (~300 ppi). Text is fine, but images look less sharp than on an LCD tablet.
- **Dimmer and less saturated** colors are more muted and “pastel” than on an iPad or phone.
- **Slightly worse contrast for text** even in blackandwhite mode, color filter layers can reduce contrast compared to pure monochrome E Ink panels.
- **Battery life impact** more frequent frontlight use and sometimes more page refreshes reduce battery life versus otherwise similar blackandwhite models, though you usually still get weeks, not days.
Useful background source: E Inks own documentation on color technology (e.g. the “Color ePaper” / “Color Technology” pages on **eink.com**) explains how Kaleido uses a color filter over a monochrome panel and what that implies for brightness and color saturation.
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## Android vs closed e OS
**Advantages of Android (Boox, Bigme, etc.)**
- **App flexibility:** install Kindle, Kobo, Pocket, Libby/Bibliovore, RSS s, web browsers, notetaking tools, etc.
- **Consolidation:** one device for multiple ecosystems and libraries.
- **Systemlevel features:** better annotation export, cloud sync via thirdparty tools, integration with “read later” services.
**Drawbacks of Android on E Ink**
- **Battery management:** background services, push notifications, and sync jobs can wake the device; careless app installation can reduce standby from “weeks” to “days”.
- **UI not optimized for E Ink:** many Android apps assume a fast LCD; on E Ink you can get ghosting, lag, or animations that feel bad unless you tune refresh mode per app.
- **Complexity:** more settings, more ways to break things; you trade the “appliancelike” simplicity of Kobo/PocketBook for flexibility.
**Advantages of closed e OS (Kobo, PocketBook)**
- **Predictable battery life:** firmware and apps are tuned for E Ink; background activity is minimal, so “several weeks” of battery is realistic for most users.
- **Simplicity:** focused UI for reading, collections, and sync with one store/library system.
- **Stability:** fewer updates that radically change behavior; less chance of weird Android app interactions.
**Drawbacks of closed OS**
- You are **tied to one ecosystem** and whatever formats/features the vendor supports.
- You cannot easily install competing stores or experimental apps.
- Workflows relying on integrations (e.g. specific notetaking apps, niche RSS clients) are not possible.
**Representative sources for Android vs dedicated OS tradeoffs**
- Longrunning e reviews at **Ars Technica**, **The Verge**, and **Good e** typically compare Boox (Android) against Kobo/Kindle and highlight exactly these tradeoffs.
- Manufacturer documentation and user manuals (Kobo, PocketBook, Onyx Boox) are reliable for OS type, supported formats, and official batterylife claims.
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## How this maps to your preferences
- If **6" + color** matters most and you accept a closed OS: shortlist **Kobo Clara Colour** and **PocketBook Verse Pro Color**.
- If **Android + color** is the priority and you can accept a larger device: consider **Onyx Boox Tab Mini C**.
- If after seeing color tradeoffs you decide it is not worth it, but Android + 6" is important: look at **Onyx Boox Poke 5** or **Palma** as blackandwhite alternatives.
For final purchase, check **bol.com**, **Coolblue**, and manufacturer EU stores directly from your browser to confirm **current NL pricing and local availability**, since the numbers above are approximate and promotions can move them significantly.

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## Internal Sizes
50L 59cm x 35cm x 22cm
65L 74cm x 33cm x 31cm = 75.7
4 medium & 4 small packing cubes
2 medium camera cubes & 4 ultralight packing cubes
80L 77cm x 35cm x 31cm = 83.5
5 in a row
64 + 17 = 81
4 in a row and a pouch
64 + 11 = 75
2 on top
17 + 17 = 34 cm
Packing cubes
32cm x 17cm x 8cm
32cm x 17cm x 17cm
32cm x 32cm x 8cm
32cm x 32cm x 17cm
Ultralight
30cm x 17cm x 13cm
Wash pouch
26cm x 15cm x 11cm
Tech pouch
24cm x 15cm x 10cm

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| Possibility | **Product** | **Price** | **OS Compatibility** | **NL Availability** | Wireless | Notes | **Link** |
| ----------- | ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- | ---------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Yes | **ErgoDox EZ (Glow/Shine)** | $355 (USD) | Linux, Windows, macOS (plug-and-play; small tweaks for macOS layouts) | Ships from ZSA (EU facility), free shipping; built-to-order in ~2 weeks ([ergodox-ez.com](https://ergodox-ez.com/gift?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The gift of ErgoDox EZ"), [ergodox-ez.com](https://ergodox-ez.com/buy "Get an ErgoDox EZ \| ErgoDox EZ")) | No | | |
| No | **Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB** | $199 (USD) | Linux, Windows, macOS (plug-and-play; remapping via SmartSet/VIA/xmodmap) | In stock on Amazon and Kinesis store; ships worldwide (incl. NL) ([amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/KINESIS-Gaming-Freestyle-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B07STXYG5T?utm_source=chatgpt.com "KINESIS Gaming Freestyle Edge RGB Split Mechanical Keyboard ..."), [gaming.kinesis-ergo.com](https://gaming.kinesis-ergo.com/shop/?srsltid=AfmBOooegYjxwQxLDX6gRjRAs_9NtD5z_kekMYf_SJMICeQNEOGIdaD0&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Kinesis Gaming Store \| Official")) | No | ugly | [gaming.kinesis-ergo.com](https://gaming.kinesis-ergo.com/product/freestyle-edge/) |
| Yes | Dygma Defy | 539 Euro | Bazecor | | | | |
| | **Dygma Raise 2** | 539 euro | Bazecor | In stock; free worldwide shipping on orders ≥ $99 ([dygma.com](https://dygma.com/products/dygma-raise-2?srsltid=AfmBOoq6KVY6sK5At5WdsmLSb5rSCprz4HhcSFsRc1r_YsI-PKU9bdd4&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Dygma Raise 2 - Wireless ergonomic split keyboard"), [dygma.com](https://dygma.com/pages/dygma-raise-2?srsltid=AfmBOopg3HOGuqxVI7TuXQJmFLNJ6-Vig67UBqq32LtBUhZrLnkqByLa&utm_source=chatgpt.com "The Best Wireless Split Keyboard - Dygma Raise 2")) | Yes | When added wireless and tilt | [dygma.com](https://dygma.com/products/dygma-raise-2) |
| No | **Aurora Lily58 (PCB Kit)** | €37.95 (EUR) | Linux, Windows, macOS (QMK/ZMK) | In stock at splitkb.com; carbon-neutral EU shipping ([splitkb.com](https://splitkb.com/products/aurora-lily58?srsltid=AfmBOoo_jI_yes_q1-i7J5Uv6X59w1ydF_VnVUv-wgbn05dCkuSPnkcb&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Aurora Lily58 PCB Kit - splitkb.com")) | ? | Build kit | [splitkb.com](https://splitkb.com/products/aurora-lily58) |
| No | **Ultimate Hacking Keyboard (UHK 60 v2)** | $320 (USD) | Linux, Windows, macOS (configurator “Agent” on all) | Ships from EU facility in ~1 week; free shipping on new orders ([ultimatehackingkeyboard.com](https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/shop?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Shop - Ultimate Hacking Keyboard"), [ultimatehackingkeyboard.com](https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/uhk60?utm_source=chatgpt.com "UHK 60 - Ultimate Hacking Keyboard")) | ? | Build kit | [ultimatehackingkeyboard.com](https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/shop) |
| No | **Mistel BAROCCO MD770** | $139 USD | Linux, Windows, macOS (standard USB-HID) ([mechanicalkeyboards.com](https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/products/mistel-md770?srsltid=AfmBOorTHGybOhvSDrGkrSLUlJbzpLvGR39cyaA1tyuBtwloTfA-pISw "Mistel MD770 75% Double Shot PBT Mechanical Keyboard"), [mechanicalkeyboards.com](https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/products/mistel-md770?srsltid=AfmBOorTHGybOhvSDrGkrSLUlJbzpLvGR39cyaA1tyuBtwloTfA-pISw&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Mistel MD770 75% Double Shot PBT Mechanical Keyboard")) | In stock at Mistel with pre-order option; ships EU-wide ([mechanicalkeyboards.com](https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/products/mistel-md770?srsltid=AfmBOorTHGybOhvSDrGkrSLUlJbzpLvGR39cyaA1tyuBtwloTfA-pISw&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Mistel MD770 75% Double Shot PBT Mechanical Keyboard")) | | Basic split keyboard | [mistelkeyboard.com/products/md770](https://mistelkeyboard.com/products/d11cf7a73da49468e2a530b4cf18e76c) ([mistelkeyboard.com](https://mistelkeyboard.com/products/d11cf7a73da49468e2a530b4cf18e76c?utm_source=chatgpt.com "BAROCCO MD770 - Mistel Keyboard")) |
| No | **Aurora Corne PCB Kit** | €34.94 EUR | Linux, Windows, macOS (QMK/ZMK firmware) ([splitkb.com](https://splitkb.com/products/aurora-corne?srsltid=AfmBOorFVt3RTYtLjOphNfzndw2OxvLPx35l1eLi7ffoWLdPrj2mnzQg&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Aurora Corne PCB Kit - splitkb.com"), [splitkb.com](https://splitkb.com/products/aurora-corne?srsltid=AfmBOorFVt3RTYtLjOphNfzndw2OxvLPx35l1eLi7ffoWLdPrj2mnzQg "Aurora Corne PCB Kit — splitkb.com")) | In stock at SplitKB with carbon-neutral EU shipping ([splitkb.com](https://splitkb.com/products/aurora-corne?srsltid=AfmBOorFVt3RTYtLjOphNfzndw2OxvLPx35l1eLi7ffoWLdPrj2mnzQg "Aurora Corne PCB Kit — splitkb.com")) | | | [splitkb.com/products/aurora-corne](https://splitkb.com/products/aurora-corne) ([splitkb.com](https://splitkb.com/products/aurora-corne?srsltid=AfmBOorFVt3RTYtLjOphNfzndw2OxvLPx35l1eLi7ffoWLdPrj2mnzQg&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Aurora Corne PCB Kit - splitkb.com")) |
| Yes | **Sofle MX Prebuilt Split Keyboard** | $259 USD (USB-C wired) | Linux, Windows, macOS (USB-C HID) ([keebmaker.com](https://keebmaker.com/products/sofle-rgb?srsltid=AfmBOop7mkIpy5oaFb3LwBzx4e6WxuQd1PTheinGrcWW3ZXqC22-RjKN "Sofle MX Prebuilt Split Keyboard")) | Ships worldwide from KeebMaker; 23 day EU dispatch ([keebmaker.com](https://keebmaker.com/products/sofle-rgb?srsltid=AfmBOop7mkIpy5oaFb3LwBzx4e6WxuQd1PTheinGrcWW3ZXqC22-RjKN "Sofle MX Prebuilt Split Keyboard")) | | | [keebmaker.com/products/sofle-rgb](https://keebmaker.com/products/sofle-rgb) ([keebmaker.com](https://keebmaker.com/products/sofle-rgb?srsltid=AfmBOop7mkIpy5oaFb3LwBzx4e6WxuQd1PTheinGrcWW3ZXqC22-RjKN&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Sofle MX Prebuilt Split Keyboard - KeebMaker")) |
| No | **Matias Ergo Pro** | $215 USD | Windows, macOS (official); Linux works as USB-HID ([askergoworks.com](https://askergoworks.com/products/matias-ergo-pro-keyboard?srsltid=AfmBOorf6rE64KC4cwmNuo3mRvgBvomYyKvJNdjYh_5PcdWzIBlWCX8k&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Matias Ergo Pro Keyboard \| Ergonomic Keyboard \| PC and Mac")) | Available from Matias (Canada) with EU tax-adjusted checkout ([askergoworks.com](https://askergoworks.com/products/matias-ergo-pro-keyboard?srsltid=AfmBOorf6rE64KC4cwmNuo3mRvgBvomYyKvJNdjYh_5PcdWzIBlWCX8k&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Matias Ergo Pro Keyboard \| Ergonomic Keyboard \| PC and Mac")) | | NO thumbcluster | [matias.ca/ergopro](https://matias.ca/ergopro/pc/) ([matias.ca](https://matias.ca/ergopro/pc/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Matias Ergo Pro Keyboard")) |
| No | **Keebio Iris CE (Compact Edition)** | $199.94 USD | Linux, Windows, macOS (QMK/VIA, USB-HID) ([keeb.io](https://keeb.io/products/iris-ce-keyboard?srsltid=AfmBOooLGIxrGs9hS8tFCwrCufNZS8v-50rbLy9pty17AN5ETADyoVSA&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Iris CE - Low-Profile Split Ergonomic Keyboard (Pre-Built) - Keebio")) | Pre-built and kits in stock at Keebio; ships EU-wide ([keeb.io](https://keeb.io/products/iris-ce-keyboard?srsltid=AfmBOooLGIxrGs9hS8tFCwrCufNZS8v-50rbLy9pty17AN5ETADyoVSA&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Iris CE - Low-Profile Split Ergonomic Keyboard (Pre-Built) - Keebio")) | | Low profile | [keeb.io/products/iris-ce-keyboard](https://keeb.io/products/iris-ce-keyboard) ([keeb.io](https://keeb.io/products/iris-ce-keyboard?srsltid=AfmBOooLGIxrGs9hS8tFCwrCufNZS8v-50rbLy9pty17AN5ETADyoVSA&utm_source=chatgpt.com "Iris CE - Low-Profile Split Ergonomic Keyboard (Pre-Built) - Keebio")) |
### Requirements
I need compatibility with all OS's.
I need a thumb cluster
I need the ability to use macros.
RGB to show which layer I am on is a big plus.
I need a number row.
Disregard any build kits
I don't want low profile boards