Epomaker has officially launched the Alice40, its latest 40% mechanical keyboard, featuring an ergonomic Alice layout, columnar staggered keys, and tri-mode connectivity. Following the TH40 and Luma40, the new model introduces a different approach to compact keyboard design, combining an ergonomic layout with features typically found on larger mechanical keyboards. The Alice40 is priced at $69.99 and is available through Epomaker’s official website.
Unlike conventional Alice keyboards, the Alice40 uses a columnar stagger arrangement, where individual key columns are vertically offset to better match the natural movement of the fingers. It also features a rotary knob positioned between the two halves of the alpha cluster. The keyboard has a 46-key layout, including dedicated arrow keys, split spacebars, and left-side modifier keys, reducing the need to rely on multiple layers for frequently used functions.
Epomaker has equipped the Alice40 with a plastic case featuring a gasket-mounted structure and internal sound-dampening materials. Its adjustable flip-out feet provide two typing angles of 5 and 8.5 degrees. The keyboard weighs 531 grams, making it suitable for users who want a compact setup that can also be carried while travelling.
The Alice40 comes with pre-lubricated Creamy Jade linear switches, offering 3.6 mm of total travel and an actuation force of 45–50 gf. Each switch features a POK stem, PC upper housing, and PA66 bottom housing. The keyboard also includes south-facing RGB backlighting and Cherry-profile dye-sublimated PBT keycaps with orange legends and sunset-inspired colors across the modifier and navigation keys.
Connectivity options include Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired USB Type-C. Both wireless and wired modes support polling rates of up to 1,000 Hz, with Epomaker claiming 5 ms latency over 2.4 GHz and 3 ms over USB Type-C. A 3,000 mAh battery powers wireless operation, while a dedicated compartment provides storage for the included 2.4 GHz receiver.
Users can remap keys and customize the layout through the open-source VIA application or Epomaker’s online Hub driver. With its compact 46-key arrangement, ergonomic design, wireless connectivity, and customizable controls, the Alice40 offers another option for users interested in smaller mechanical keyboards. Epomaker is selling the Alice40 for $69.99 through its official website.
Epomaker Alice40 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Epomaker Alice40 |
| Keyboard Layout | 40% Alice |
| Total Keys | 46 keys |
| Layout Design | Columnar stagger |
| Case Material | Plastic |
| Mounting Style | Gasket mount |
| Typing Angles | 5° / 8.5° |
| Weight | 531 g |
| Switch Type | Epomaker Creamy Jade Linear |
| Switch Lubrication | Pre-lubricated |
| Total Travel | 3.6 mm |
| Actuation Force | 45–50 gf |
| Switch Stem | POK |
| Upper Housing | PC |
| Bottom Housing | PA66 |
| Keycap Profile | Cherry |
| Keycap Material | Dye-sublimated PBT |
| Backlighting | South-facing RGB |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, USB Type-C |
| Polling Rate | Up to 1,000 Hz |
| Latency | 5 ms (2.4 GHz), 3 ms (USB Type-C) |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh |
| Customization Software | VIA, Epomaker Hub |
| Additional Features | Rotary knob, split spacebars, dedicated arrow keys, receiver storage |
| Price | $69.99 |
