StarTech.com Foam Keyboard Wrist Rest — Black
18.3 in long1 in highNylon cover2-year term
StarTech.com sizes this one for a real keyboard rather than a generic strip: it is tailored for standard keyboards with numeric keypads at 18.3 inches long and 1 inch high, which is a full-size board covered end to end. The cover is soft, breathable nylon — the breathable part matters over a long day, because a sealed vinyl or gel surface is what makes wrists clammy — over a high quality foam cushion that adds support to any desk. The non-slip base keeps the padded wrist rest from slipping during use, providing extra grip on all desk surfaces and mouse pad mats, and StarTech is specific that it will not leave your computer, hands or arms sticky. It weighs about 410 g, is TAA compliant, and is backed by a 2-year warranty.
Compatibility — check before buying:
Check the two figures against your setup. 18.3 inches is about 465 mm, matched to a full-size keyboard with a number pad — on a tenkeyless or compact board it will overhang. 1 inch is about 25 mm, which makes this the tallest rest on this page: right for a thick keyboard or one used with the feet raised, wrong under a slim low-profile board where it would angle the wrist upward. Foam behaves differently from gel: it is firmer, slower to rebound and does not feel cold, which suits people who lean weight onto the rest rather than simply resting on it. One practical note StarTech makes and most brands do not: the non-slip base grips mouse pad mats as well as bare desks, so it will not creep if you have laid it on a desk mat. StarTech publishes no exact metric dimensions and no material composition beyond nylon and foam, so we quote its own imperial figures. There is no mouse rest in the box.
Best For
✓ Full-size keyboards with a number pad
✓ Thick or raised keyboards that need a taller rest
✓ Desks that already have a mat under the keyboard
✓ Long typing sessions in warm rooms
✓ Public-sector and TAA-compliant procurement
✓ Anyone who finds gel rests clammy
Key Features
Breathable, not sealed
Soft nylon rather than vinyl or bare gel, so the wrist stays dry through an afternoon instead of sticking to the surface.
It grips mats too
StarTech specifies grip on desk surfaces and mouse pad mats alike — the case where most rests slide and nobody mentions it.
Sized to a real keyboard
18.3 inches is chosen for a standard board with a numeric keypad, not a generic length that leaves one hand unsupported.
TAA compliant
Relevant for public-sector and regulated procurement, where a compliant part is the only part that can be bought.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
StarTech.com |
| Series |
Foam keyboard wrist rest |
| Part Number |
WRSTRST |
| EAN / GTIN |
0065030887120 |
| MPN |
WRSTRST |
| Rest |
| Length |
18.3 inches, about 465 mm |
| Height |
1 inch, about 25 mm |
| Fill |
High quality foam |
| Cover |
Soft breathable nylon |
| Base |
Non-slip |
| Colour |
Black |
| Weight |
About 0.9 lbs, roughly 410 g |
| Use and compliance |
| Intended for |
Standard keyboards with numeric keypads |
| Grip surfaces |
Desk surfaces and mouse pad mats |
| Compliance |
TAA |
| Exact metric dimensions |
Not published by StarTech.com |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
StarTech.com publishes a 2-year warranty for this model on its product page. Singular’s direct warranty is 1 year; beyond that we assist you with the manufacturer’s warranty process for its full duration. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is it in millimetres?
StarTech publishes 18.3 inches, which is about 465 mm. It does not publish an exact metric figure, so we convert rather than inventing one. That length matches a full-size keyboard with a number pad.
Is 1 inch too tall?
It is the tallest rest we list. That suits a thick keyboard or one with the feet raised. Under a slim low-profile board it will angle the wrist upward, and a 15 to 17 mm rest is the better choice.
Will it slide on a desk mat?
StarTech specifically states the non-slip base grips both desk surfaces and mouse pad mats. That is the situation where most wrist rests fail, so it is worth knowing.
Singular Expert Insight
Foam and breathable nylon is the right answer for anyone who leans on a rest and finds gel clammy, and the height suits a thick board. Just check that 1 inch against your keyboard before ordering. See our
keyboard accessories and our
keyboards.
Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You use a full-size, standard-height or raised keyboard and want firm foam support under a breathable cover.
Skip it if
You use a slim low-profile keyboard, you use a compact board, or you prefer the softer give of gel.
Also consider
The Fellowes Crystal Gel at 15.9 mm for a slim keyboard, or the equip memory-foam rest at 20 mm as a middle height.