MoErgo Go60: New split ergo wireless mechanical keyboard packs dual touchpads, silent switches, and hyperefficient open-source ZMK firmware

As the name suggests, the Go60 is a 60% mechanical keyboard, meaning it is on the small side, especially compared to something like the battleship that is the Lemokey L1 HE we recently reviewed. That said, aside from the split ergonomic design the Go60 has a number of standout features that set it apart from the average mechanical keyboard. 

For starters, the new keyboard features hot-swappable low-profile Kailh Choc V1 switches, but this time comes stock with silent Cherry Blossom switches, which are exclusive to MoErgo and the Go60 specifically. Much like the original Glove80, the Go60 has POM keycaps, which adds a premium feel and improved chemical resistance compared to materials like ABS and even PBT. 

The Go60's claim to fame is the dual touch-pads, which take up a similar position to the single trackpad on the Beekeeb Toucan split wireless mechanical keyboard we covered recently. The Go60's 40mm trackpads are circular and sit above the thumb cluster, making them ideal for use with an index finger while still minimising lateral movement. 

The Go60's flat, non-keywell design — measuring in at 17.5 mm total height — makes it inherently more portable than its predecessor, but MoErgo has taken it a step further, designing a bento box-style case with built-in storage for the snap-fit tenting attachments. This means that, short of chair attachments, you can get all of the ergonomic benefits of the Go60 while on the go. 

Those tenting attachments are magnetically attached for quick deployment, and they offer six tenting angles, ranging from 6.2° to 17°. The keyboard itself weighs in at a mere 600 g, despite the steel bottom case, and the carrying case measures at an impressively compact 178 × 135 × 43 mm, making it a great option for small backpacks. 

The MoErgo Go60 has a 1,000 mAh per side, and the company claims that it can manage up to two weeks of continuous use "powered-on 24/7 with ZMK sleep functionality disabled, RGB off," suggesting around 336 hours of battery life. In our previous keyboard reviews, we found that RGB backlighting could have a massive detrimental effect on battery life, so it stands to reason that battery life will be greatly diminished with the backlighting enabled, even set to low. Wireless connectivity is handled by BLE 5.0, and it can handle up to four wireless devices and one connected via USB. 

MoErgo has also announced a variety of accessories to go with the Go60, including a mounting puck and an optional walnut palm rest, and it appears as though a bunch of the Glove80 accessories will also be compatible. Unlike keyboards like the Corne split keyboards (curr. $99 on Amazon), the Go60 is a fully wireless split mechanical keyboard, meaning the two halves can operate without a wire connecting them and making on-the-go setup that much easier. However, the Go60 also includes a TRRS cable to join the two halves in case you prefer to use a wired connection — it will even automatically switch to the wired mode when the TRRS cable is plugged in. The goal of the Go60 seems to be a one-size-fits-all input solution for those who mostly work at a desk but need to take their ergonomic setup on the go. 

Pricing for the MoErgo Go60 has not yet been announced, but it's safe to say that it will not be cheap. The MoErgo Glove80 comes in at $399 with a travel case. That said, the Go60 is significantly less complicated, thanks to the lack of key wells, so it may be more affordable, despite the track pads.