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Kinesis Gaming Freestyle Edge RGB Mech Keyboard

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Kinesis Gaming Freestyle Edge RGB Mech Keyboard

Name: Kinesis Gaming Freestyle Edge RGB Mech Keyboard
Brand: Kinesis
SKU: kinesis-gaming-freestyle-edge-rgb-mechanical-keyboard
Price: 165 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.875 (8 reviews)

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New from Kinesis Gaming, the Freestyle Edge RGB mechanical keyboard is the next step in split keyboard performance, with its styling, features, and ergonomics that are great for both gaming and office settings. Showcasing the placement flexibility of a classic split keyboard, the Freestyle Edge RGB comes with a host of additional state-of-the-art features, including adjustable RGB lighting, plug-and-play connectivity, built-in wrist rests with a new-and-improved cushioned palm pad included, and full onboard programmability for Windows, Mac, and Linux Read More

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Wheatley

Dec 21, 2020

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There's too many great things to list here so I won't. I definitely think the 5 stars are deserved though. There's only a few negatives that have affected me. Cramped layout on the right side. Mainly around the arrow keys, missing windows key and layout of delete/home/end etc. (Mostly fixed to my liking because of it's awesome programmability.)

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Cool_Zebra

Aug 3, 2020

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Excellent board with great features

This is my first split keyboard and I'm very happy with it after using it to code and type every day. It's a feature-rich board with solid build quality and lots of customisability. My typing experience has improved and I look forward to reaping the ergonomic benefits over time. One of the first things I noticed was the typeface on the keys, which is clean and only barely towards the gaming end of the font spectrum. Interestingly the secondary characters (@, #, $, etc.) are printed below the main characters but it didn't take too long to get used to. These secondary characters do let light through (unlike some cheaper boards) but it's not as bright as the main character, which is a nice touch. PROS

split layout with arrow keys, function row and macro keys
long braided cable
programmable (9 profiles x 2 layers each)
premium feel, doesn't pick up fingerprints
powerful software (but not QMK) inc. ability to edit layout and lighting files in Notepad
wrist rest and tenting kit enhance the experience
shipping was slightly early (thanks to Drop I imagine)

CONS

ABS keycaps
lighting effects are tied to the layout profiles
LED brightness can't be dimmed (they are very bright) except using RGB but that's not completely effective
3.5u space bars, for which there are no 3rd party replacement options (make it 2u or 2.5u and add more buttons!)
not everything about the software is intuitive (you have to read the manual, which is actually very helpful)
somewhat difficult to adjust the middle cable and the cover doesn't fit back on easily with the cable extended

Wish list

extra button between right alt & ctrl for menu, fn or win
more pronounced bumps on the home (J & F) and up arrow keys
"base" colour for breathe mode so it could be two-tone
function key pre-programmed to tap-and-hold mode for toggling function layer
rotary volume controller
QMK support

Overall I am very impressed with this keyboard and would heartily recommend it to anyone wanting a split mechanical keyboard - gamer or not.

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rhpot1991

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Mar 19, 2020

Verified Buyer

Best Ergonomic Keyboard Available

If you were a fan of the old split style before Logitech stopped making them, then look no further. Grab any one of Kinesis's split keyboard and add a lift kit. Fully customizable across all operating systems, and available in your choice of MX switches. I have a similar setup in both the office and at home. Large desktop pad with Kinesis keyboard and a Logitech mouse. My office setup has a Freestyle Pro with MX Reds. My home setup has this Freestyle Edge RGB with MX Browns. The palm pads are much better on this model, to the point where I'm going to upgrade the other one. Key caps are slightly different but I programmed them similarly in the end. The LEDs don't do much for me, it is nice that you can program them or disable though.

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