The build quality of the Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB is good and quite similar to that of the Kinesis Freestyle Pro, but with slight improvements. The board has no flex and the keys are stable. The Keys also feel a bit ‘ more structured and do not feel too cheap. The cable is also stranded and feels durable. This keyboard is compatible with RGB SmartSet software. You can create up to nine Profiles with different keybind and lighting effects. The dashboard also has ‘tap-and-hold key actions’, which means that each key can support two different actions: one triggered by a quick tap and another by a press-and-hold action.
The Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB split mechanical gaming keyboard allows you to place them half the way you want. The card also comes with a nice, fluffy wrist rest, which can be detached. However, it does not have the incline settings included, but you can purchase a “lift Kit” separately. Kinesis Freestyle Edge is an excellent gaming keyboard. It features Cherry MX mechanical switches and RGB lighting. The board is solid and feels robust, and you can reprogram every key, including the nine dedicated macro keys.
The Kinesis Freestyle Edge is a great programming keyboard. It offers a great writing experience and is available in some Cherry MX switch variants. It has a backlight for if you need to work in a dark environment or late at night and its excellent ergonomics allows you to write comfortably during long sessions. Programmers should also enjoy the ability to reprogram each key, including the nine dedicated macro keys. The Kinesis Freestyle Edge is a great office keyboard thanks to its incredible ergonomics. You can divide the two halves in any way you want and put them at ease. It also has a convenient wrist rest for each half, but you need to purchase the tilt adjustments separately. On the plus side, writing about it is quite quiet for an open office, unless you choose to get the clicky MX Blue switches, which will be stronger.
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB is designed to be an ergonomic, split and mechanical gaming keyboard. It comes with Cherry MX switches, which you can choose between Red MX, Brown, Blue and Speed Silver, although we have tested the brown switches. The board is well built and is a small overall improvement over the very similar Kinesis Freestyle Pro. It also has RGB lighting and includes the palmrest on the two halves of the keyboard.
Despite its compact design, the keyboard takes up a fair amount of desk space due to its split layout, which can be adjusted to accommodate the user’s needs. However, the tradeoff is worth it, as the keyboard includes a plush wrist rest that is detachable but highly comfortable.
This keyboard is an excellent investment for serious gamers who are concerned about ergonomic support for their hands and wrists during long gaming sessions. While it comes at a price of $219 plus an optional lift kit, it offers the best-in-class ergonomics in its category, surpassing even the original Freestyle Edge model.
The configuration app for the Freestyle Edge RGB, called SmartSet, is driverless and requires manual activation through a gear-shaped button on the keyboard and the F8 key. Although it is a no-frills app, it is easy to use and allows for customization of keys, lighting, and macros. The keyboard can store up to nine profiles, which may be sufficient for most users, but not for those who require infinite per-game profiles system-wide.
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