Kinesis Freestyle Edge

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The ergonomic, split design works very well, Option of three popular Cherry MX switches to choose from, Built-in configurator program allows for customization without needing to install a driver, Extensive onboard control available, Bright blue backlighti...

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Expensive at its current price point, Stock keycaps will show signs of wear and tear sooner rather than later, Accessories being optional purchases adds to the cost

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Last revision on February 3, 2022

Reviewers Liked

The ergonomic, split design works very well, Option of three popular Cherry MX switches to choose from, Built-in configurator program allows for customization without needing to install a driver, Extensive onboard control available, Bright blue backlighti

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive at its current price point, Stock keycaps will show signs of wear and tear sooner rather than later, Accessories being optional purchases adds to the cost

Expert reviews and ratings

The Kinesis Gaming Freestyle Edge Keyboard is a recent release and costs $219.99 with either switch options from the Kinesis Gaming web store for customers in the USA. It can be had for $199.99 from third-party retailers, including Amazon.com. The...

By techPowerUp! on April 09, 2018

Kinesis took a huge leap of faith last year with the Kinesis Gaming brand, focusing on ergonomic peripherals designed exclusively with gamers in mind. Following a crowdfunding campaign, Kinesis released the Freestyle Edge, the first mechanical keyboard...

By AnandTech on July 16, 2019

Investing in a good gaming keyboard is akin to buying a good steering wheel. No matter how amazing your car may be, it's worthless if you can't drive it properly. A high-quality keyboard can ensure that every one of your commands are executed flawlessly...

By PC Gamer on June 15, 2018

Kinesis made a very bold move with the Freestyle Edge. It probably is the first mechanical keyboard trying to combine ergonomics with advanced gaming. Most users, and especially gamers, do not usually react positively towards products that break away...

By AnandTech on February 12, 2018

Put simply, Kinesis' Freestyle Edge is one of the best keyboards I've ever used. It's certainly it's the best keyboard I've ever owned. Cherry's MX switches have become wildly popular because keyboards that implement them well, like the Freestyle Edge,...

By The Tech Report on November 24, 2017

Gaming on a split keyboard isn't new. Ergonomically-minded mechanical keyboard enthusiasts have extolling the advantages of playing games on a pair of connected keyboard halves for years. Kinesis Gaming is doing the same thing, only...

By kotaku.com on October 12, 2017