Kensington Pro Fit Ergo

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

0
Average:

0
Bad:

3

Pros:

Ergonomic design,Great battery life,Spill proof keys,Comfortable wrist rest,Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity,Reasonably priced
Bluetooth and 2.4GHz support, Large built-in wrist rest, Reverse tilt, Affordable price, Impressive battery life.
The build quality, The ergonomic design including the great vertical angle, The connectivity options.

Cons:

Function key row too close to number row,Inconsistent typing experience,No USB receiver compartment
No USB wired connectivity option, Some missed key presses on 2.4GHz connection, Chiclet keys feel a bit squishy, Lightweight build quality

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Last revision on May 9, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Ergonomic design,Great battery life,Spill proof keys,Comfortable wrist rest,Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity,Reasonably priced
Bluetooth and 2.4GHz support, Large built-in wrist rest, Reverse tilt, Affordable price, Impressive battery life
The build quality, The ergonomic design including the great vertical angle, The connectivity options
Comfortable fit, Many customizable buttons, Sensitivity adjustment button, Includes storage for wireless dongle, Long-lasting batteries, Dual Bluetooth connections, Easy-to-use software
Good build quality, The keys feel responsive, The trackball is easy to operate, Supports three simultaneous pairings: one via the WiFi dongle and the other two through Bluetooth, The software is easy to use

Reviewers Didn't Like

Function key row too close to number row,Inconsistent typing experience,No USB receiver compartment
No USB wired connectivity option, Some missed key presses on 2.4GHz connection, Chiclet keys feel a bit squishy, Lightweight build quality
A better User Guide
Trackball housing is stiff, and cursor tracking erratic, No tilt adjustment, Right-handed only, Uses AA instead of rechargable batteries
Right-handed only, Requires a learning curve before being properly used

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag IN on November 22, 2021 60

Switching from a conventional to an ergonomic keyboard is, quite frankly, a bit of a leap. It can take several weeks to reacquire the muscle memory needed to type quickly on one, whether you buy a curved unibody model or a two-piece split keyboard....

By techaeris.com on March 09, 2021 93

If you're looking for a wireless ergonomic keyboard and don't mind taking your typing a little slower for better accuracy, the Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Keyboard is an affordable choice.*We use revenue-generating affiliate links and may earn a...

By PC Mag on April 10, 2020 60

The Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless feels like a budget keyboard, but deserves kudos for making good ergonomics very...

By mbreviews.com on January 11, 2020 86

It's evident that the Pro Fit Ergo isn't Kensington's first rodeo with trackballs since the device feels great to hold and operate, seems very precise (especially after a bit of practice), there are lots of buttons that can be customized using a...

By MyMac on October 22, 2019 90

Before getting into the functionality of the devices, I can say that the form of the devices feel great. The padding on the keyboard makes typing much more pleasurable. The split keyboard design works well, but does take a bit to get used to. The mouse...

By The Gadgeteer on February 19, 2020

There is not much to say about this Kensington Vertical Trackball mouse other than it is well built, it functions very well, is designed at a very comfortable vertical angle and has become a permanent part of my EDC backpack. I give it a well done and...

By gadgetexplained.com on January 27, 2020

The evolution of the original Kensington trackball has been an interesting one ever since the late 1990s back when it used to be called Turbo Mouse and only came with two buttons! Fast forward, almost, 20 years the latest version of the...

By PC Mag on January 24, 2020 60

Despite its ergonomic design and plenty of customization options, the Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Vertical Wireless Trackball suffers from a stiff housing that results in jerky cursor...

By Good Gear Guide on November 20, 2019

The Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Keyboard joins standing desks and ergonomic chairs as another means of defense against the beating our bodies take at the office. Its “ergonomist-approved design” (quirkily shaped, as you'd expect) presumably provides relief...