Keyboards

Truly Ergonomic CLEAVE

The Truly Ergonomic CLEAVE is a wired USB keyboard with a split, symmetrical, columnar layout and optical infrared mechanical switches in an aluminum body.

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Pros

  • Split, columnar layout intended to reduce ulnar deviation
  • Backspace, Delete, Shift and Enter sit in the center for thumbs and index fingers
  • Switches and keycaps are replaceable
  • Aluminum body with integrated palmrest and water/dust resistance

Cons

  • USB wired only, no wireless
  • Unconventional layout takes time to learn
  • Fairly heavy at about 950 g to 1 kg

Specs

SplitUnibody split
StaggerColumnar
TentingNone
KeywellNo
Thumb clusterYes
Keys91
LayoutsUS
SwitchesMechanical
Hot-swapYes
FirmwareProprietary
DIY kitNo
ConnectivityUSB
OSwindows, macos, linux
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