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ProtoArc Back to School Sale: Every Deal Worth Taking

ProtoArc is running its back to school promotion from August 20 to September 20. Below are the discounts the brand confirmed to us, with the original and sale prices side by side so you can see the actual saving rather than a percentage badge.

Aug 20 to Sep 20Prices supplied by ProtoArc and current at time of publication
ModelWasSale priceYou saveOur take
EC300EC300 ergonomic keyboard and mouse combo$269.00$199.99$69.01Largest absolute saving in the sale, and the pick if you want the full split keyboard plus mouse in one box.
EC200 ProEC200 Pro ergonomic combo$289.99$229.99$60.00Step up from the EC200 with the upgraded keyboard deck. Worth the gap only if you type all day.
EC200EC200 ergonomic combo$229.99$175.99$54.00Cheapest route into a full ergonomic desk setup during the promotion.
XKM01XKM01 keyboard and mouse set$89.99$59.99$30.00Best value on this list. A sensible test purchase before committing to a full split setup.
XKM01 CaseUpXKM01 CaseUp travel bundle$99.99$74.99$25.00Same set with the carry case, which matters if the kit moves between home and an office.

ProtoArc products we have scored

The sale covers combos and sets. These are the individual ProtoArc products we have evaluated, so you can check the scoring before buying into the promotion.

Best Ergonomic Mouse

Up to $69 off

ProtoArc EM01 NL Wireless Trackball Mouse

Best for Wrist relief during all-day desk work

SR SCORE

8.5

Very good

Stacker Review Score 8.5 out of 10, Very good

The EM01 NL is the product most people should try first if a standard mouse leaves their wrist sore by mid-afternoon. Because the ball does the moving, your forearm stays planted, and the sculpted rest supports the hand rather than forcing it flat.

  • Trackball design keeps the wrist and forearm still
  • Multi-device pairing over Bluetooth and 2.4G
  • Rechargeable battery lasts weeks per charge
  • Takes a few days to retrain muscle memory

Hardware & Equipment

ProtoArc XK01 Split Ergonomic Keyboard

Best for Heavy typists who need better shoulder and wrist posture

SR SCORE

8.3

Very good

Stacker Review Score 8.3 out of 10, Very good

Split keyboards fix the two habits that cause most typing discomfort: hunched shoulders and bent wrists. The XK01 separates the halves so you can set your own shoulder width, and the contoured key wells keep the wrists neutral.

  • Split halves adjust to your natural shoulder width
  • Contoured layout with integrated palm support
  • Works with Windows, macOS, iPadOS and Android
  • One to two week learning curve

Hardware & Equipment

ProtoArc EM11 NL Vertical Ergonomic Mouse

Best for An easy first step away from a flat mouse

SR SCORE

8.2

Very good

Stacker Review Score 8.2 out of 10, Very good

A vertical mouse is the easiest ergonomic switch to make because it still moves like a normal mouse. The EM11 NL holds the hand upright, which removes the forearm rotation that a flat mouse forces all day.

  • Handshake grip removes forearm twist
  • Familiar pointing motion, almost no learning curve
  • Quiet clicks suited to shared offices
  • Less wrist relief than a trackball

Hardware & Equipment

ProtoArc EK01 Folding Bluetooth Keyboard

Best for Working from a tablet or phone while travelling

SR SCORE

8.0

Very good

Stacker Review Score 8.0 out of 10, Very good

The EK01 is a travel tool rather than a daily driver. Folded it fits in a jacket pocket, opened it gives near full-size key spacing with a touchpad, which is enough to answer email or draft a document from a tablet.

  • Folds to pocket size for travel
  • Built-in touchpad on supported models
  • Pairs with iOS, Android, Windows and macOS
  • Fold seam sits under the typing area