Keyboards

Kinesis Freestyle2 for PC

A wired USB split keyboard with membrane switches and a standard Windows row-staggered layout whose two halves, joined by a pivot tether, separate up to 9 in (or 20 in on the extended version), with tenting added via optional accessories.

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Kinesis Freestyle2 for PC
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~$99

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Pros

  • Conventional key layout keeps the adaptation period short
  • Tenkeyless footprint lets the mouse sit closer to the body
  • Eight left-side hotkeys for cut, copy, paste, undo and browser navigation
  • Relatively inexpensive for a split keyboard

Cons

  • Sits flat out of the box; tenting requires the separately sold V3/VIP3 kits
  • Membrane switches mean no switch or keycap swapping
  • Key build quality is basic, and some reviewers report worn legends
  • Hard to find new in Japan

Specs

SplitSplit
StaggerRow-staggered
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterNo
Keys—
LayoutsUS
SwitchesMembrane
Hot-swapNo
FirmwareProprietary
DIY kitNo
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, linux
Released—
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