Freestyle Edge RGB Plus Split Mechanical Keyboard

I fully agree with u/Scatterthought that something like the q11 would be the easiest transition. my first split keyboard was a kinesis freestyle edge, relatively similar to the keychron q11, and i was very happy i went with it for a couple of years. at least for me the biggest ergo benefit was the s

I was in a similar spot a couple years ago and I got a Kinesis freestyle edge, which is somewhat similar to the Q11 in terms of layout and number of keys. It solved my minor pain permanently. There was a small learning curve (1-2 weeks) but it didn’t slow me down too much at the time. No learning ho

Silakka seems like a nice choice, and as someone else mentioned can be found so cheap on AliExpress that unless you are looking forward to the diy project it might make more sense to buy a presoldered one on Ali. I personally don't like the thumb cluster configuration on the Silakka, but as in switc

I have this one to- silent reds- Agreed, the typing experience isnt the greatest got the new kinesis freestyle edge rgb and that one is better when it comes to keys- got the gateron browns, tactile; id say give that a go

I don't type correctly to begin with. My pinkies aren't overloaded and don't hurt to begin with because I literally don't use them for anything but shift, tab, enter, and backspace while typing and when I'm gaming the tab/caps/shift/ctrl keys are already in a column. I kind of float type where I jus

Go split for sure! The biggest ergo benefit is the split aspect and you can just get a row-staggered split like NocFree, Q11, Sinc/Quefrency, Epomaker Split65/Split70, GMK70 or other similar. If you want an easy on-ramp to splits do this. You might also research the column-stagger options such as Co

For the type of keyboard that it is, Apple's keyboards are pretty good. The Macbook Pro's keyboard is above average. But on the desktop, my current favorite board is the Kinesis Freestyle Edge - split mechanical; the Brown and Blue switches are both good.

Ugh yeah, i've been there with the hand and shoulder pain from typing all day. Honestly, what fixed it for me was switching to a more ergonomic keyboard. I'd probably go with something like the Kinesis Freestyle Edge or the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard. They're both split keyboards that let y

roenoe had mentioned several options. Some more similar row staggered split options are Keeb.io’s Sinc, Quefrency, and Quefrency LM (which is comming soon) GMK70 (typically sold without switches and keycaps on Amazon/AliExpress) Kinesis Freestyle Edge + (although it looks like you will have to email

I used a Freestyle Edge RGB at work prior to COVID, loved it. Brought it home and used during WFH. Love the keyboard, was happy. When the Office opened back up, I picked up a Cloud9 TKL with Browns (or rough equivalent, been a minute) to sit at the work desk. The Kinesis is significantly bigger, and