Ergonomic Keyboard reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 183 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 55 posts to rank the best Ergonomic Keyboard brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ErgoMechKeyboards, r/webdev, r/MechanicalKeyboards, r/emacs, r/Ergonomics. Top-rated brands include Microsoft (4.3/5), Kinesis (4.7/5), Logitech (4.4/5).

Stats

Reviews183

Subreddits23

Posts55

Brands70

Products49

Top communities

r/ErgoMechKeyboards54 r/webdev23 r/MechanicalKeyboards19 r/emacs17 r/Ergonomics15

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Microsoft

4.3

(24)

"I love my Microsoft Sculpt! It's a great middle ground between a standard keyboard and a full-on split design."

"I swear by the MS sculpt keyboard and mouse..."

"I have to agree that something like Microsoft Sculpt or a Logitech Ergo KXX I’ll be your best bet..."

"Have used the Microsoft Natural Keyboard since it came out..."

"I have the sculpt and love it..."

"Microsoft - Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop Wireless USB Keyboard and Mouse - Black."

"I've been through a half-dozen keyboards and eventually settled on the 'Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop'..."

"MS Natural 4000. Really comfortable and quiet..."

"You might want to try the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic."

"I have nasty carpel tunnel and the equipment I have used and worked well are: * [https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/d/surface-ergonomic-keyboard/90pnc9ljwpx9](https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/d/surface-ergonomic-keyboard/90pnc9ljwpx9) the old version was not bluetooth so I stopped using it"

Kinesis

4.7

(20)

"It really helps!"

"Is the answer."

"I love it."

"Completely eliminated wrist pain."

"My favorites are Kinesis Advantage 360 wired non-Pro, or MoErgo Glove80."

"Kinesis Advantage for now; Advantage 360 when it eventually ships."

"This is a great keyboard: https://kinesis-ergo.com/shop/freestyle2-mac/"

"Great company. I use the freestyle 2 at work..."

"I can't reccomend the Kinesis Advantage 2 enough. Totally fixed my hand pain through long days of programming."

"Kinesis Advantage works well for me..."

Logitech

4.4

(15)

"Can't recomment it enough!"

"For ergonomics nothing beats the Logitech K350 Wave. I type on it 8 hours a day 5 days a week for work."

"I use the Logitech ERGO K860 Wireless Split Keyboard. It is a 100% keyboard, but great for the office."

"I have a Logitech K860, split ergo keyboard, and I cannot recommend it highly enough."

"The ones that I use (not a promotion)..."

"Keyboards I prefer the Logitech ergo's."

"Logitech Ergo K860 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard with Wrist Rest - Split Keyboard Layout for Windows/Mac, Bluetooth or USB Connectivity"

"Logitech Wave Keys is a compact ergonomic with a decent palm support for about $50."

"I've been using the Logitech Wave Keys for six months, and it's significantly improved my typing comfort."

Glove80

4.9

(8)

"Much better than Kinesis or Moonlander."

"Very light and comes with a great case."

"I will shill hard for the glove80... I have never been more comfortable."

"I recommend Glove80."

"Get the glove80 and don't look back! I got it and it rules."

"It goes into detail of many of the ergonomic aspects (also vs the Advantage)."

"I think keywells are more important than you think they are."

"I think Glove80 is the only non-tiny tighter-spaced keyboard with tenting options that you can get pre-built."

Ergodox EZ

4.3

(8)

"Check out https://ergodox-ez.com/. I love mine! Takes a short adjustment period, but it feels so much better having good wrist placement as well as opening up your chest and shoulders properly."

"I have quite a bit of experience with both an ErgoDox EZ and the Keyboardio Model 01."

"The only one I know of offhand that comes with one is the ErgoDox EZ."

"My main keyboard is the Ergodox EZ."

"The Ergodox EZ is a great option for that, but it's definitely on the pricier side and requires a bit of DIY setup."

"I had and sold an ergodox ez, waiting on a keyboardio model 100 to arrive later this month."

"Ergodox EZ can be a good choice for you."

"I bought an ergodox ez, it was way to big."

Kinesis Advantage

4.8

(5)

"Kinesis advantage"

"Kinesis Advantage series for 20 years.. daily, for software engineering."

"You really should try the Kinesis Advantage."

"The Kinesis-Ergo Advantage is superb for the hands and wrists."

"I'd recommend the Advantage or the Model 01 over the Ergodox."

Ergodox

4.0

(6)

"I've used a let's split, ergodox, and soon an iris. Ortholinear or columnar stagger were more comfy for my fingers."

"I only have an ergodox (pcb and components from profetkeyboards) with a full hand case..."

"Maybe Ergodox? Recently I am into mounting my split keyboards vertical using a tablet arm, since my wrist pronations are bad and it hurts putting my hand palm down."

"I have used ErgoDox since it came out on Massdrop."

"A go-to ergo option is the ergodox but you will need to relearn typing for a couple days/weeks to get used to it."

"It's a negative review, but it's my honest opinion and I really did give it the old English try for a few months."

Kinesis Freestyle

4.2

(5)

"I've been loving my kinesis freestyle."

"I used the Kinesis Freestyle for a few years and it works pretty well."

"A used Matias Ergo Pro, Kinesis Freestyle, or Kinesis Advantage might show up from time to time."

"If you are specifically looking for an ergo keyboard with mechanical keys, take a look at the Kinesis freestyle keyboard."

"The Kinesis Freestyle split keyboards seem to be very well regarded."

ZSA

4.3

(4)

"Shoulder and upper back pain - gone."

"With Gateron Blizzard switches."

"+1 for this one: [https://www.zsa.io/moonlander](https://www.zsa.io/moonlander) (Though quite pricy)"

"I have a moonlander, and I can confirm all of your requirements could easily be met by it."

#10

Split Keyboard

5.0

(3)

"I can recommend this comparison tool. Most importantly it allows you to print the keyboards so your wife can put her hands on it and see what fits her hands."

"My wrist pain disappeared completely when I switched to a split keyboard with a 40% layout and super steep tent."

"For heavy — and I mean _heavy_ typing, probably more than is realistic for programming only— I’d strongly recommend a split keyboard to eliminate ulnar extension(?) and slanting the two halves to combat ulnar rotation."

#11

Kinesis Advantage 2

4.7

(3)

"I use the Kinesis Advantage 2 keyboard."

"The Kinesis Advantage 2 keyboard is by far, above and beyond any keyboard."

"Kinesis advantage 2 is what I use."

#12

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard

4.7

(3)

"I swear by the MS sculpt keyboard and mouse."

"I think the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic keyboard is considered the gold standard within Mac circles."

"I used a Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic for some time."

#13

Dygma

4.7

(3)

"I love and like my defy, for health reasons because the split and tented halves with the inbuilt hand resting, all my pain is gone"

"Dygma?"

"I ended up buying a Dygma Defy from the Kickstarter - fingers crossed that it will end up being great!"

#14

Keyboardio

4.3

(3)

"The Atreus can't be beat for minimizing finger and hand movement; no pinky stretch"

"I'm using Keyboardio.com 44-key ergo board Atreus with a custom layout..."

"I'm using a 44-key ergo board called Atreus from Keyboardio.com..."

#15

Das Keyboard

4.3

(3)

"I am extremely happy with my Das Keyboard 4."

"I use daskeyboard now"

"I used to use a das keyboard professional with cherry mx blue switches."

#16

Iris

4.0

(3)

"To u/YellowAfterlife 's list of potential keyboards I would add the Iris and the Elora."

"I can vouch for the Iris. It is a solderless DIY kit that took 20min to put together."

"I'd say for me it is the iris."

#17

Corne

4.0

(3)

"We have fully built Corne OB units with aluminum cases ready to ship."

"If you're fine with not having a curve but keeping an ortholinear layout I recommend a corne."

"Programming all day long on a Corne with no issues."

#18

Planck Keyboard

5.0

(2)

"I switched to the workman layout with a planck keyboard."

"I've been extremely happy with my Planck Keyboard. It's small but the qmk layers make it a non-issue."

#19

Microsoft Sculpt

5.0

(2)

"I recommend Microsoft Sculpt. Very ergonomic."

"Most popular keyboard is the Microsoft Sculpt."

#20

Freestyle

5.0

(2)

"I personally prefer the freestyle, as my problem is more about my wrists being too pronated so the tenting was v helpful."

"I love my Freestyle Pro 2. I would not switch from a split keyboard layout."

#21

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

4.5

(2)

"Used a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 for years and loved it."

"Microsoft natural ergonomics keyboard 4000 for a cheaper option."

#22

Dactyl Manuform

4.5

(2)

"I sell ergonomic Dactyl Manuform keyboards."

"If you have an 3d printer a dactyl manuform can be made quite cheap."

#23

Dactyl

4.5

(2)

"Both of those are much better ergonomically than most anything else."

"I've heard good things about the Dactyl"

#24

Mistel

4.0

(2)

"My daily driver at home is a Mistel MD770 (split, bluetooth, 3 device support, mechanical)"

#25

Glove

4.0

(2)

"The MoErgo Glove80 is my second choice already, I only got it recently and am still evaluating."

"Glove 80"

#26

Lily58

4.0

(2)

"Lily58 and Sofle are fairly easy to find both as kits and pre-built."

"Lily58."

#27

Goldtouch

4.0

(2)

"A reasonable option at around 120 CAD is the Goldtouch GTU-0088 adjustable keyboard..."

"Wireless version"

#28

Perixx

4.0

(2)

"Love the feel of the keys, nice action on switches."

#29

Keychron K2

5.0

(1)

"It is by far the best keyboard I have even owned."

#30

Keyboardio Model 01

5.0

(1)

"I have quite a bit of experience with both an ErgoDox EZ and the Keyboardio Model 01."

#31

Keychron K2 V2

5.0

(1)

"K2 V2, get it directly from their site."

#32

Cleave Keyboard

5.0

(1)

"It seems to have ergonomic excellence and might fit your criteria well."

#33

Truly Ergonomic Keyboard

5.0

(1)

"It's a high quality mechanical keyboard that changes the layout of the keyboard to be better ergonomically."

#34

Keychron

5.0

(1)

"Keychron K8 is the GOAT."

#35

Ergodox-EZ

5.0

(1)

"Personally I use an Ergodox-EZ. At the time, I found it the best option for not losing a lot of keys."

#36

X-bows

5.0

(1)

"X-bows it was on KS a few weeks ago."

#37

Planck

5.0

(1)

"All my issues were fixed with the Planck."

#38

Clicketysplit

5.0

(1)

"I will also shout out the Leeloo from Clicketysplit as it has the number row and an extra thumb key."

#39

Model 01

5.0

(1)

"I use the Model 01 and it's great."

#40

IBM

5.0

(1)

"The thing that really changed my ability to type again was... an ibm model m knockoff"

#41

Atreus62

5.0

(1)

"I got IC ergodox, Atreus62 and Iris. And Atreus62 is my daily keyboard."

#42

Charybdis

5.0

(1)

"I personally use that and can't vouch for it enough."

#43

Cyboard

5.0

(1)

"I have a dactyl from Cyboard and love it!"

#44

Svalboard

5.0

(1)

"Svalboard is in my opinion the most ergonomic keyboard available. Please look into it!"

#45

Matias Ergo Pro

5.0

(1)

"The Matias Ergo Pro is great."

#46

HHKB

5.0

(1)

"HHKB really nailed it for me."

#47

Cooler Master MK730

4.0

(1)

"It has a really nice wrist rest as the keyboard is a lot taller than Apple keyboards."

#48

Logitech Ergo K860

4.0

(1)

"I've been considering this ergonomic option from Logitech."

#49

Goldtouch Keyboard

4.0

(1)

"I quite like my gold touch keyboard and a trackball."

#50

Mistel Barocco

4.0

(1)

"Look at the mistel barrocco perhaps."

#51

Corsair K65 RGB

4.0

(1)

"Get a corsair mechanical keyboard like a k65 rgb or k70."

#52

CoolerMaster Masterkeys Pro S RGB

4.0

(1)

"Moved to a CoolerMaster Masterkeys Pro S RGB with MX blues."

#53

Ortholinear Keyboard

4.0

(1)

"If you’re looking for an ergonomic Kay board that is still the traditional staggered, then there are some cheaper options."

#54

Logitech Trackball

4.0

(1)

"A trackball wouldn't hurt, either."

#55

Katana60

4.0

(1)

"A semi-ergo layout like the Katana60 or the upcoming Tsuka60 sound like they’re not a bad fit."

#56

CRKBD

4.0

(1)

"Move to a smaller board such as crkbd, redox, iris, or Gergo."

#57

Moonlander

4.0

(1)

"Gonna check out the moonlander, great list, thank you."

#58

Akko

4.0

(1)

"The akko acr pro alice plus is quite good and it has that kind of curved ergo shape."

#59

Sinc 75

4.0

(1)

"If you wanna dive into custom keyboards, then I can highly recommend: Sinc 75."

#60

Prime E

4.0

(1)

"* Prime E: https://www.primekb.com/collections/frontpage/products/prime_e-rev-2-pcb."

#61

Lenovo

4.0

(1)

"If you use 'Lenovo ThinkPad Compact USB Keyboard' you can have the same keyboard layout on your laptop."

#62

IRIS

4.0

(1)

"Hi, im switching from logi ergo k860 to split ergi keyboards, rocking an IRIS CE atm, look at lily58,voyager and similar."

#63

Typematrix

4.0

(1)

"Yet I am surprised nobody writes about the typematrix 2030. I'm using it for 9 years now and it's definitely the keyboard."

#64

Xbows

4.0

(1)

"I've been using for the past ~8 years with great success."

#65

Zodiark

4.0

(1)

"Look for the Zodiark on this subreddit..."

#66

Dygma Raise and Defy

4.0

(1)

"The tenting system on the Dygma Raise and Defy is unbeatable."

#67

Mistel Barocco MD770

4.0

(1)

"I like Mistel Barocco MD770"

#68

Kinesis Freestyle 2

4.0

(1)

"I started with a Kinesis Freestyle 2."

#69

Dygma Defy

4.0

(1)

"The new Dygma Defy should fit all of your requirements."

#70

UHK

3.0

(1)

"If we may mention, we'll release an accessory that will allow for high tenting angles, potentially reducing or eliminating your RSI."

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