Are budget split keyboards under $50 any good?

Reviewers generally say budget fixed-split boards like the Perixx PERIBOARD-512 and Arteck deliver the core ergonomic benefit at a fraction of the price, with the trade-offs being cheaper plastics, mushier key feel, and no real programmability. They're widely recommended as a low-risk way to test whether a split layout helps you before committing to a $300+ board.