What You Need to Know
Priced at $155.29, the KINESIS Freestyle2 Split Keyboard is Kinesis's entry in the ergonomic keyboards category. With 877 buyers rating it at 4.2 stars, it currently sits at #13 of 41 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Construction & Key Action
The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. In this price tier, you should expect aluminum top plates, doubleshot or PBT keycaps, and per-key RGB. If those aren't here, the price is hard to justify.
Specifications
- Brand: Kinesis
- Price: $155.29 (well above the $93.12 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 877
- Category rank: #13 of 41 in ergonomic keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 33 products
- Higher-rated in category: 24 products
- More-reviewed in category: 11 products
Owner Reports
A 4.2-star average from 877 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
What Else to Consider
At $155.29, the KINESIS Freestyle2 Split Keyboard sits well above the $93.12 category average. 33 options are cheaper and 7 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Logitech Ergo K860 Split Keyboard ($129.99, 4.4★, 7,803 reviews). It's $25.30 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Logitech Ergo K860 Split Keyboard - $129.99, 4.4★ (7,803 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Logitech Wave Keys Ergonomic Keyboard - $69.99, 4.3★ (3,493 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Kensington Pro Fit Ergonomic Keyboard - $44.99, 3.7★ (2,541 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the YIVU Corne LP Split Keyboard at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the OMOTON Ergonomic Split Keyboard at $18.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Final Take
6.9/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.