Altar II
Slim all-mechanical keyboard with M-Dial knob and multi-device connectivity
About Altar II
Altar II is a keyboard focused on a slim design and mechanical input. It uses an all-mechanical construction with dual steel-arm scissor switches and features an M-Dial knob for volume adjustment by rotation, media control by single, double, or triple clicks, and Siri activation by pressing and holding. The device supports two Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy channels and USB-C, works with macOS 12 or later and Windows 10 or later, and provides up to 2 days of use from 2 minutes of standard USB-C charging, with up to 30 days of typical-use battery life.
Best for
Best use cases
Everyday text input
Desktop volume and media control
Switching between multiple devices
Using a macOS or Windows computer
Features
All-mechanical construction
Uses an ultra-thin all-mechanical design with dual steel-arm scissor switches and 40gf actuation force.
M-Dial knob
Rotate to adjust volume, click to play or pause, double-click to skip, triple-click to go back, and press and hold to invoke Siri.
Multi-device connectivity
Supports 2 Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy channels and 1 USB-C connection.
Battery life and fast charging
With standard USB-C charging, 2 minutes of charging provides up to 2 days of use; typical-use battery life is up to 30 days.
Pros
- Slim all-mechanical design
- M-Dial supports volume and media control
- Supports two Bluetooth Low Energy channels and USB-C
- Up to 30 days of typical-use battery life
Cons
- Only supports macOS 12 (Monterey) or later and Windows 10 or later.
Pricing Plans
Altar II Reservation
- Exclusive lowest reservation price
- Cancel at any time before release for a full refund
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Altar II's official website.