KINESIS Freestyle2 Split Ergonomic Keyboard — 9-inch Separation

Reviews

1. T Tiffany G. 4/5

   Comfortable and solid, minor key maintenance

   Bought to ease wrist pain from programming. It’s comfortable and works well on Linux. I space the halves widely which helps my posture. Only recurring issue: the B key sometimes sticks and needs cleaning, but otherwise it’s held up well.

2. J Jack McCoy 5/5

   Great overall, wish it had backlight

   I’m loving it so far. I would pay extra for backlighting, and I find some official accessories overpriced, but the core keyboard performs well and adapts quickly after the learning curve.

3. T Talana Caine 5/5

   Two years of heavy use — reliable

   Durable under heavy typing for almost two years. I use the 20" split at shoulder width and it corrected my posture, easing shoulder pain and tension headaches. Best suited to touch typists who stick to the home row.

4. B Boyd Coleman Mpho Hayes 5/5

   Exactly what I needed for wide shoulders

   Needed a keyboard that separates far apart. The 20" tether allowed a relaxed posture that eliminated wrist and shoulder tension. I was skeptical about cost, but it was the most practical split option I found.

5. J Jose Churape-Lopez 5/5

   Worthwhile ergonomic upgrade

   A wired split keyboard focused on ergonomics. Available in 9" and 20" separations, it’s a practical, more affordable alternative to illuminated gaming models. Not medical advice, but for everyday typing it improved my comfort.

6. P Pat Lee 5/5

   Very comfortable right away

   Easy to begin using and already noticeably ergonomic. I’m still adjusting to some right-side controls, but the left-hand shortcut keys are invaluable for text-heavy work and tendonitis relief.

7. J JG 1/5

   Received wrong layout twice — beware packaging errors

   I ordered the PC layout twice and received keyboards labeled for Mac inside PC-marked boxes on both shipments. Different serials, same mismatch—seems like a packaging or QC issue to watch for.

8. J JacobAndrew 5/5

   Feels like the right layout for me

   Long-time keyboard fan here — this layout finally stuck. Great response, useful left-hand shortcuts for copy/paste, and comfortable for long data-entry shifts. Even an older model delivered solid performance.

9. M Michele Egan 5/5

   Nearly perfect; left-side buttons are limiting

   Update: the left web buttons can’t be remapped, so I can’t add an Enter key there. Otherwise this is ideal for RSI sufferers—very light key force—and the 20" tether fits nicely on a standing desk, leaving plenty of mouse room.

10. A Andrea J. Reviews 5/5

    Excellent once paired with the wrist kit

    Takes time to retrain finger placement, but within a couple weeks I was nearly back to full speed. The VIP3 wrist/tenting kit makes a big difference for tilt and comfort, though it is an additional purchase.

11. C Camomillla 5/5

    Genuine relief after gradual adjustment

    Kept the halves together to learn layout, then increased spacing over a week. Shoulder pain decreased and typing errors dropped. The shortcuts are handy; the flat profile means I propped it up for a better wrist angle.

12. C C. Melnick 5/5

    Extremely adjustable with a couple of quirks

    Fantastic adjustability and a satisfying key feel. As a long-time developer I was getting wrist and forearm aches; the ability to splay the halves to match my wide shoulders made a noticeable difference. There are a few small oddities in layout and angle that I expect to adapt to, but overall it greatly reduced my discomfort.

13. A ari e 3/5

    Outstanding feel, frustrating design choices

    I own two and recommend the VIP3 accessory. The low-pressure keys and 20" split allow relaxed shoulders. I do have ongoing frustrations with a few design details that cause daily annoyance despite the overall quality.