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For anyone having RSI issues and considering upgrading to a split/ergo/ortho keyboard, I'd encourage you to look into the Advantage360[1], Glove80[2], and ZSA M
by misterbwong 5y ago
For anyone having RSI issues and considering upgrading to a split/ergo/ortho keyboard, I'd encourage you to look into the Advantage360[1], Glove80[2], and ZSA Moonlander[3] in addition to this one.
- Advantage360 - Pros: Concave key well, wireless, split, proven "real" company, proven ergonomics Cons: not low profile, not available until late 2022, not hotswap
- Glove80 - Pros: Concave key well, wireless, split, low profile switches and caps, ergonomics look excellent Cons: Kickstarter, not available until late 2022, not hotswap, low profile switches & POM caps harder to replace
- Moonlander - Pros: Available now from reputable company, hot swappable switches and caps, split Cons: No concave key well, thumb cluster difficult to reach, ergonomics don't seem as "comfortable". This one seems to be the most direct competitor to the one in OP, though the dygma's thumb cluster seems much closer (good for reachability but might get in the way?).
After eyeing mech keyboards for ~1yr (analysis paralysis...) I decided to back the Glove80 and hope they ship in a reasonable timeframe.
[1] https://kinesis-ergo.com/keyboards/advantage360/ https://kinesis-ergo.com/keyboards/advantage360/
[2] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/moergo/glove80-the-incredibly-comfortable-ergonomic-keyboard https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/moergo/glove80-the-incr...
[3] https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/ https://www.zsa.io/moonlander/
- jjuel 5y agoAs an ergo keyboard idiot, what are the advantages of the concave key well? I've seen more people using it recently, but have no idea what the advantage of that is.
- misterbwong 5y agoConcave key wells make the keys easier to reach and decreases the amount of finger/wrist travel. Key wells combined with the ability to adjust angle/tilt using tenting legs keeps your fingers and wrists in a more neutral position while typing. This helps reduce the amount of repetitive stress on your muscles/nerves/tendons/joints