I will admit my shame, and I own 4 of these keyboards. Two of them are the previous edition, and the others are the RGB model (Cherry MX Brown and Cherry MX Blue). I used to be a software engineer and now working as an engineering manager. I thought I would type a lot back then until I became a manager. When you are a software engineer, you think more and type less, but being a manager is all about typing when you create user stories, documentation, email, answering questions, finding out solutions, etc. Now, I type even more, and I appreciate an ergonomic keyboard like this. I have used many keyboards out there in the market, partly because of my passion for keyboards. As the keyboards are the only physical object you interact with within your daily software development life, it becomes something you enjoy with. I even had my company buy one for me for the office as I was using my Kinesis Edge keyboard there. I explained all this background so that you can see where I am coming from for my review.
I don't care much about gaming, and interestingly enough, this keyboard is mostly advertised as a gaming keyboard. It is more than a gaming keyboard. It is a typist, software developers, engineering managers, and all sorts of occupations' keyboard that involves a high amount of typing. I used to have mild anxiety about the mistakes I was doing while typing since it was more than reasonable and was affecting my work. It is frustrating when you cannot translate your thoughts into code while you are in the flow because of the mistakes and backspaces you have to do while doing it. Once I got used to using this keyboard, the number of errors considerably reduced partly because of the clear separation of my left and right hands. They no longer run into each other. It also trains my brain to use both my hands as effectively as possible. Previously, it was my right hand doing all the traveling over the keyboard, whereas my left hand was just scanning a few keys. It is the case anymore. The other significant benefit is the posture it puts you in. You can adjust both parts as comfortably as possible. You can want to tilt your one keyboard as it is more suitable for your posture, go ahead and do it. You just have to experiment with this keyboard to appreciate the benefit of it genuinely. I can explain all the small benefits that add up to major ones, but I believe it is self-evident even by merely looking at the keyboard.
Using the RGB keyboard has two significant benefits for me than the old version:
1. I could not distinguish the key prints due to blue light due to my eyes condition. It was honestly a horrible choice for the backlight color. The simplest and most effective option would be white color, but I think it is too simple of a color for gamers.
2. When you tilt the keyboard, I realized it becomes partially harder to see the letters on the keyboard. What I do is to color the keys that I use quite regularly, such as print screens, etc. with different colors to find them when I need them quickly. This has been working quite well for me. TBH, coloring each key with different colors for quickly seeing them, is the only benefit I appreciate in RGB keyboards. I don't care about the lighting effects, especially in the professional office environment.
I used to hear some metallic echo sound in the previous edition of this keyboard, but it seems they have fixed that problem in this newer RGB model, or my ears simply stopped hearing them. Either way, I am okay.
The other significant design change with this keyboard is the new palm cushion. I admit that the previous model was horrible, and I stopped using them entirely after the weird feeling and texture it has that I started realizing. I had been waiting for the new palm support since the time I saw it on Twitter and ordered two of them for my older keyboards, and it was a lot better than the previous generation.
The major drawback of this keyboard is its price. It is not reasonably priced, I believe, but almost all of the premium keyboards are not reasonably priced these days. The good thing is that though you buy these keyboards once and use them for years without any deterioration in their quality. So, they are mostly long-time investments, but they make it so appealing, you sometimes cannot resist upgrading to their newer versions when they come out.
Regardless, this is my review of this keyboard, and I hope it helps.
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Join the Revolution
All-New Freestyle Edge RGB
The most powerful split keyboard ever made... just got a whole lot better.
- 20″ Adjustable Split for Gaming & Typing
- NEW- Per-Key RGB Backlighting
- NEW- Premium Cushioned Palm Supports
- Choice of Cherry MX Mechanical Switches
- SmartSet Programming Engine (Driverless)
- Available Tenting (Lift Kit & V3 Pro Sold Separately)
Kinesis Gaming
Designed and engineered in the USA
Kinesis has been the worldwide leader in computer ergonomics for more than 25 years. Kinesis keyboards are known for their top-notch build quality, unsurpassed durability, and striking designs.
Kinesis Gaming was formed in 2016 to draw on that 25 years of experience and expertise to revolutionize the gaming industry.
- Comfort
- Control
- Performance
Gamepad when you want it
Full-size keyboard when you need it
Thanks to the Freestyle Edge RGB's unique split design, you can convert the keyboard into a compact gamepad and bring your mouse in close for one-handed play. When your mouse is positioned in front of your shoulder you have more comfort, enhanced precision, and less fatigue so you can play better and play longer. The Edge is especially great for low-DPI mousing and eliminates those nasty collisions with your keyboard.
Still need a few keys from the right side of the keyboard? No problem, remap them to the 9 Game Keys for easy access with your left hand, so your right hand never leaves your mouse. You have 9 different Profiles at your finger tips, so build custom layouts for each game to maximize performance.
Conventional
XL Split
Free Rotation
Tented
16.8M Color Per-Key RGB Lighting with 10 Customizable Effects
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RainDroplets of light ripple down the keyboard. Choose the color and speed of the rain along with the base color. |
ReactiveKeys light up in response to your typing. Choose the color and duration of the lighting along with the base color. |
LoopBands of light move across the keyboard. Choose the color, speed, and direction, as well as the base color. |
FreestyleAssign custom colors to all 95 keys in either layer. Use colors to designate custom programming so you never lose a hotkey. |
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| Cherry MX Brown | Cherry MX Red | Cherry MX Blue | Cherry MX Silver | |
| Feel | Tactile Feedback | Linear | Tactile Feedback | Linear |
| Operating Force | Low (45g) | Low (45g) | Medium (60g) | Low (45g) |
| Clicky | ✓ | |||
| Lifespan | 50 Million Clicks | 50 Million Clicks | 50 Million Clicks | 50 Million Clicks |
| Travel | Full Travel | Full Travel | Full Travel | Short Travel |
Customer reviews
Fantastic keyboard for not only the gamer but software worker
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021
I honestly do not write reviews for any products I buy however I am so pleased with this keyboard I feel the need to add my two cents. I loved my Microsoft ancient keyboard that was purchased 10 years ago and it's been a great 10 years but this particular keyboard is so much more and so much better. I am an application analyst for a healthcare company and I am on a keyboard 10-14 hours a day. I have needed an ergonomic keyboard for awhile and I have read reviews upon reviews. I would love to break this apart for other users that want a keyboard for a similar reason. Things I love about this keyboard:1) The ability to move and reposition the keyboard based on my posture or when my wrists feel stiff has been amazing and a huge plus for ergonomics2) Programmable hotkeys shortcuts and of course colors-yes I love them and the individuality it allows3) Plug and play I can easily switch from workday job to weekend editor for my husband easily without fuss.Cons (honestly I was reaching....)1) I have to create and program all of my hotkeys and color patterns/profiles on my home laptop then plug it into my work machine.2) No 10 key (I bought an off brand separate....wish they made a complementary 10 key as a package)I also want to address some negative comments on somehow the keyboard turning inward and being forced to feel like you have to buy the tent attachments. I didn't have this experience and my keyboard was perfectly flat, I honestly don't feel the need to buy the attachments but might at a later date to see if there is a difference and/or improvement in ergonomics.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021
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