Keychron’s New Portable Folding Alice Keyboard For Laptop Users

InnovationConsumer TechKeychron’s New Portable Folding Alice Keyboard For Laptop UsersByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorMay 10, 2026, 06:00am EDTKeychron B11 Pro foldable wireless keyboard with Alice ergonomic layout. KEYCHRONAnyone who uses an ergonomic or Alice keyboard on a desktop setup can find it jarring when they are forced to switch to using a conventional keyboard layout on a laptop. It’s hard to readapt a typing style for anyone who is used to a split layout. Many people opt for keyboards with an ergonomic and split layout, which is also known as an Alice keyboard. The reason people use these keyboards is that the split layout promotes a more comfortable wrist and arm posture when typing. Some people say that an Alice keyboard helps relieve symptoms of their RSI, like wrist and shoulder strain. Keyboard manufacturer Keychron makes a range of split keyboards for desktops and now the company has designed a foldable and portable keyboard with a split layout that would be ideal for laptop users who don’t want to use the built-in keyboard of their computer as well people who want a keyboard for a tablet and smartphones.The B11 Pro Alice keyboard from Keychron folds up into a small pocket sized format. It can connect via wireless dongle, Bluetooth or USB-C cable.KEYCHRONFolding Portable KeyboardThe new Keychron B11 Pro is a thin and portable wireless keyboard that folds up into a size that’s small enough to fit in the side pocket of a laptop bag. Finished in Deep Space Gray, the B11 Pro has a built-in rechargeable battery and a Hall-Effect sensor that automatically powers the keyboard on when it’s open and turns it off when it’s folded up and put away. MORE FOR YOUThe rear of the B11 Pro is made of a matte soft-touch material that forms a cover for with good grip and feel when it is folded. The keyboard is rugge...