I think removing the function row goes hand in hand with other design decisions. Comparing to the freestyle pro, this advantage360: neither has a numpad. But

I think removing the function row goes hand in hand with other design decisions. Comparing to the freestyle pro, this advantage360: neither has a numpad. But the advantage360 also has: symmetrical / not row staggered, more keys for the thumb to reach (rather than just a big spacebar) which allows for reduced pinky finger usage. I think removing the function row follows coherently in line with these other decisions.