KINESIS Freestyle Pro Quiet Ergonomic Split Mechanical Keyboard (Cherry MX Silent Red Switches)

After one week of usage, one of the keys stopped working. I am very angry considering the cost of the keyboard.

Bought this for my new ergonomic keyboard freestyle pro. The cushion is thinner than I expected. It’s basically a thin sticker cushion you pull off and stick onto the wrist support. But it serves its purpose & my wrists thank me.

El teclado estaba usado, me di cuenta porque traia una macro pregrabada que hablaba de una Janet, dos correos y algo de una visa DS160. Aparte de esto no traía las teclas de Mac ni la herramienta para reemplazarlas. Y venía "sellado".

I really like the Kinesis brand. This keyboard has been an upgrade from Kinesis Freestyle2 Blue. I have been using the split keyboard(s) from this brand for 6+ years, and I am very much used to the split-keyboard concept. Complementing this with programmable and silent mechanical switches simply boosts the experience, especially in open-office workplace environments. Being able to choose among different pre-configured layouts and program useful macros for different computer settings is a bonus. The only downside I could see (compared to Freestyle Edge) is that the VIP3 kit is excluded. The kit should have been included already in the package.

I have been using the Kinesis Freestyle 2 for years and recently upgraded to the Freestyle Pro keyboard. I tried the "wrist rests + lifters" in the past and knew that I just wanted the lifters only for the Freestyle Pro keyboard. I was happy with the old "lifters only" version and I'm again satisfied by the new lifters. They are very sturdy for my typing 6+ hours a day. It's unfortunate they cost so much and are not included and are not compatible with the wrist rests if you decide you want them later. However, one thing that is very important to me is that the keyboard be near the front edge of the desk as close to my body as possible and if you get the wrist rest version, you are placing the keys several inches farther away and that would not work for my setup, so keep that in mind if it's important to you. With the lifters-only version (this one I'm reviewing), you can put the keyboard right on the front lip of the desk. In summary, yes these are expensive for what they are and are fundamental to the keyboard being ergonomic so it's disappointing to have to pay extra, but it really is worth it once you have it. I've been using these lifters on the Freestyle 2 and Freestyle Pro for years and my wrist pain is gone (yes it sounds like an ad, but it's true). Typing is much better using these and I like the biggest angle these offer which is 15 degrees, but I like that it gives you the options of 10 degrees or 5 degrees too. Nice design. I highly recommend these if you're getting a Freestyle Pro keyboard.

I love this keyboard. It helps my hand posture by being split allowing it to be ergonomic. It does take time to train your muscle memory. At the time of this review, im still learning it's layout. One thing I suggest to the developer, keep in mind the muscle memory that we are most of us used too. The "ESC" key is too far and it wants to be where the F1 key is. Additionally, the left side shortcut keys are useful but perhaps try to see how will it work out if those where on the right side of the left keyboard. I feel that location will make ot easier to train our muscle memory. Designing around muscle memory can be very challenging but not impossible.