EMO unveils Altar II mechanical keyboard just 4.75mm thick

London startup Electronic Materials Office has announced the Altar II, a fully mechanical keyboard measuring just 4.75mm thick, machined from a single block of aluminium with haptic feedback, a speaker, red backlighting, a detachable dial and up to 30 days of battery life. It launches on Kickstarter on 10 November at $349, with a $1 reservation bringing the price to $249 and shipping expected in early summer 2027.

• Chassis is 4.75mm thick, milled from a single aluminium block
• Features haptic feedback, a speaker, red backlight and magnetic dial
• Up to 30 days of battery life, designed primarily for Mac users
• Kickstarter on 10 November: $349, or $249 with a $1 reservation