Vantex V1 Split Keyboard With Touchpad: Price and Specs

Short answer: the Vantex V1 is a split mechanical keyboard with a small touchpad between the two halves. It is open for preorder at roughly $129 to $160, depending on the version. It is not yet reviewed in shipping form.

Reported specs

What the price depends on

• About $160 is the preorder price in TechRadar's headline.
• Another outlet lists the wireless version from $159.
• The Kickstarter reportedly lists $129 for the wired package as an introductory price.

The difference comes from wired versus wireless and from early-bird pricing. Check the campaign page for the current figure.

Caveats before you back it

• Battery life and wireless performance are reported as still under evaluation.
• Vantex reportedly discloses using AI-assisted tools for promotional writing, visual design and image enhancement, so campaign images may not match the real product.
• Specs and prices are campaign claims until reviews or shipping units confirm them.

How to judge a crowdfunded keyboard

Step 1: find the shipping date and what happens if it slips

Crowdfunding promises are not guarantees. Read the delivery estimate and the refund terms.

Step 2: separate wired from wireless

The cheaper price may not include the wireless version.

Step 3: wait for independent reviews

Look for hands-on tests of typing feel, touchpad accuracy and battery life.

Step 4: check key layout fit

A 60-key split layout takes time to learn. Check that the keymap software works on your operating system.

Common mistakes

• Comparing the wired price with a wireless price from another article.
• Treating promotional images as product photos.
• Paying for a preorder before reading the refund terms.
• Assuming a split layout will feel natural on day one.