Kinesis
Freestyle2 for PC with VIP3 Lifters Pre-Installed
Based on 36 Reddit mentions
$130.00
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Hi potential first time Split Ergo Keyboard user here.
My first split was the Freestyle Edge RGB and it is a little more expensive compared to the Freestyle2, but the nice thing is that it has mechanical switches as opposed to the rubber dome ones. Plus it has some software to remap keys, whereas the Freestyle2 does not. If the bosses haven't already pu
...DiggitySkister in r/ErgoMechKeyboards
January 22, 2026 1:04 AM
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Non-programmable ortholinear?
First, a simple answer to your question: TypeMatrix is ortholinear and fixed-split. "Programmable" may mean different things: support for remapping or macros ability to run custom code Whether the microcontroller can be flashed with a different firmware is mostly a separate issue. Most fancier keybo
...iwasjusttwittering in r/ErgoMechKeyboards
May 20, 2025 2:33 PM
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Looking for recomendations on first keyboard
Sounds like you might want to check out the Kinesis Freestyle2. It's relatively inexpensive, even after you add the tenting kit. Would let you experiment with separating and angling your hands, to see if that alleviated your strain. Here: https://kinesis-ergo.com/products/#freestyle2 If you want to
...SkittishLittleToastr in r/ErgoMechKeyboards
May 14, 2025 3:41 PM
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Help with budget split keyboard
If budget is the issue, I recommend the Kinesis Freestyle2. It isn't fancy, not programmable, but it works well and company has great, fast support. It is a split keyboard, 2 pieces with a tether between. I have the 9" tether and it is more than enough. I suggest buying from their website than from
...Offutticus in r/ErgoMechKeyboards
December 11, 2025 5:24 PM
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Split keyboards: worth the hype in the long run?
I've been using split keyboards for about 10 years. The critical thing to typing ergonomics is that the wrists are straight while typing, both in ulnar/radial deviation and in wrist flexion/extension. A split keyboard can help with that, since there's the flexibility in the separation and splay in h
...pgetreuer in r/keyboards
July 18, 2025 7:13 PM
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