Kinesis Advantage2 Quiet LF Mechanical Ergonomic Keyboard
Kinesis
Concave key wells and thumb cluster eliminate the finger stretching that causes stra in on flat keyboards
- Contoured concave key wells with columnar key layout
- Integrated thumb cluster for modifier keys
- Quiet Cherry MX Silent Red mechanical switches
- Fully programmable via Kinesis SmartSet engine, onboard remapping and macros
- Integrated palm supports
Pros
- Concave key wells and thumb cluster eliminate the finger stretching that causes stra in on flat keyboards
- Cherry MX Silent Red switches give tactile, low-force mechanical feedback without loud clacking
- SmartSet programmable engine supports full remapping for Vim motions and IDE shortcuts without extra software
- Widely regarded by programmers as delivering the largest ergonomic improvement of any keyboard in this list
Cons
- Columnar, concave layout requires 1 to 2 weeks of real relearning, not just repositioning
- At 300-350 dollars it is the most expensive keyboard on this list by a wide margin
- Large footprint and unconventional shape make it impractical to travel with
- No backlighting and a dated USB-only connection, no Bluetooth
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