On October 19, 2026, Gizmodo Japan announced an early-access monitor program for the split keyboard Keychron Orca echo.
Around 30 people will be selected, and applications close on Friday, October 23.
A product briefing and keyboard handover event will be held on November 4 at 7 p.m.
The event will take place at a venue in Shibuya, with online participation via Zoom also available. Keyboards will be shipped to online participants at a later date.
Participants must publish a review using the keyboard on social media, YouTube, note, or another platform.
Apply to the Keychron Orca echo Early-Access Monitor Program
Early-Access Monitor Program Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Keychron Orca echo |
| Number of participants | Around 30 |
| Application deadline | Friday, October 23, 2026 |
| Briefing and keyboard handover | Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 7 p.m. |
| Venue | Media Gene Office, 6th floor (23-2 Maruyamacho, Shibuya, Tokyo) |
| Online participation | Available via Zoom. Keyboard shipped at a later date |
| Eligibility | Residents of Japan aged 18 or older |
| Review publication period | Mid-November to November 30, 2026 |
Participants will receive either a white model with Ninja linear switches or a black model with Samurai tactile switches.
The application form lets you indicate your preference, but there is no guarantee you will receive your preferred model.
Seeking Feedback on Software Usability and Improvements
The program aims to gather participants’ feedback on the software’s usability and potential improvements.
The Orca echo is a split keyboard featuring a trackball on the right, a wheel on the left, and scroll pads on both sides.
Although the early sales period has ended, the monitor program is being held before the keyboards are shipped to buyers.
This program may appeal to people who want to try the keyboard firsthand and share their impressions and how they use it.
Reviews Must Be Published; Resale Is Prohibited
Participants are required to publish a review video, article, or other content on their own account between mid-November and November 30.
Reselling, cashing in, or transferring the provided keyboard to a third party is prohibited.
Participants must also keep unpublished information confidential and agree that their content and feedback may be quoted or featured in promotional activities by Media Gene or Keychron.
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs for attending in person. Check the application form for the full terms.
Summary
We’ve covered the early-access monitor program for the Keychron Orca echo.
Online participation is available, so it’s nice that people who can’t make it to the Tokyo venue can still consider applying.
The program requires participants to publish a review and provide feedback, but it could be an appealing opportunity for anyone who wants to spend time with a new input device and share their own ways of using it.
Check the eligibility requirements and application form
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