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Brand | KINESIS |
Compatible Devices | Plug-and-Play compatible with all USB operating systems (no special drivers required) |
Connectivity Technology | wired |
Keyboard Description | Ergonomic |
Recommended Uses For Product | Office |
Special Feature | Ergonomic, Split Keyset Design, Wrist Rest |
Color | Black |
Number of Keys | 68 |
Keyboard backlighting color support | Single Color |
Style | Tactile Brown Switches and QWERTY Keycaps |
About this item
- CONTOURED ERGONOMIC SHAPE PROVEN TO INCREASE COMFORT AND PRODUCTIVITY: Patented design features split keywells with concave shape, thumb keys, orthogonal layout, 20 degrees of tenting, and integrated palm supports with cushioned palm pads.
- GENUINE CHERRY MECHANICAL SWITCHES FOR PREMIUM TYPING FEEL AND PERFORMANCE: Cherry MX Brown mechanical switches feature a low activation force, tactile feedback and are rated for 50 million key presses for unmatched durability.
- Full onboard programmability with the Driverless Smart Set engine: Custom layouts in QWERTY or Dvorak, on-the-fly macro recording, one-touch key remapping, Windows, Mac, PC modes, settings saved to keyboards 4MB flash memory, Smart Set app GUI for Windows
- Plug-and-play with all major operating systems: Windows 7-10, Mac OS X, Linux, Chrome.
- 3 YEAR MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY: Buy with confidence knowing that Kinesis engineers all our products in the USA to the highest standards and stands behind them 100 percent since 1992.
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Product Description
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Advantage2
Contoured keyboard designed to provide boost comfort and productivity.
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Integrated Tenting
Tenting elevates the thumb side of the hand to reduce forearm pronation caused by flat keyboards.
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Fixed Split
Hands are positioned at shoulder-width to keep wrists straight and reduce ulnar deviation.
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Fully Programmable
Create custom layouts, macros, OS settings and more.
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Proven Ergonomic Design
Kinesis has been building our patented contoured keyboards since 1992.
The absolute best in ergonomics. Since 1992.
Sculpted Home Row
Find the home row without taking your eyes off the screen with sculpted home row keycaps.
Palm Supports
Integrated palm supports and cushioned palm pads promote neutral wrist position reducing harmful wrist extension
Thumb Keys
Use stronger thumbs rather than weaker pinkies to access heavily used keys like Space, Backspace, and Enter.
Vertical Key Configuration
Orthogonal layout arranges keys in columns to mirror the natural motion of your fingers.
Boost Comfort & Productivity
Convenient and Easy
- Plug-and-play on all USB operating systems with no special drivers to install and no software to download.
- Custom settings are saved directly to the keyboard for maximum portability and versatility.
Choice of Premium Mechanical Switches
Cherry Brown Switches
- Feel: Tactile
- Sound: Medium
- Activation Force: Medium (45g)
- Travel Distance: Long (4.1mm)
- Keyboard Model: Advantage2
Cherry Quiet Red Switches
- Feel: Linear
- Sound: Quiet
- Activation Force: Medium (45g)
- Travel Distance: Long (4.1mm)
- Keyboard Model: Advantage2 Quiet LF
Customization has never been easier
- Don’t like the default position of a key? Onboard remapping lets you optimize the layout for your typing style and workflow.
- Dual-Layer QWERTY and Dvorak layouts with instant thumb-key configuration for Windows, Mac, and PC modes.
- On-the-fly macros with adjustable delays, nine playback speeds, and up to 300 characters long.
- Assign single and double mouse-clicks to any key on the keyboard to eliminate unnecessary clicks.
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Adjustable
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Mechanical Switches
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
Programmable
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
Backlighting
| — | White (Pro Model) | RGB | — | — | RGB |
Brand
| Kinesis | Kinesis | Kinesis Gaming | Kinesis | Kinesis | Kinesis Gaming |
Tenting
| Fixed (Integrated) | Adjustable (Integrated) | Adjustable (Sold Separately) | Adjustable (Sold Separately) | Adjustable (Sold Separately) | Adjustable (Integrated) |
Palm Supports
| Integrated | Integrated | Detachable (Included) | Detachable (Sold Separately) | Detachable (Sold Separately) | — |
From the brand
Kinesis
The absolute best in ergonomics, since 1992.
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Kinesis was founded in 1991 in Seattle, Washington with the objective of developing the first computer keyboard optimized for comfort and productivity.
Thirty years later and we're still creating innovative and award-winning ergonomic keyboards for both work and gaming.
Learn More at:
Kinesis.com
KinesisGaming.com
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Premium Design and Features
Kinesis has a keyboard for you. Choose from Mechanical or Membrane, Programmable or Basic, Flat or Tented, Bluetooth or USB and more.
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Ergonomics come first
Our products are designed to address Ulnar Deviation, Wrist Extention, Forearm Extension, Mouse Over-reach, and Fingertip Impact.
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Ergonomic | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
For gaming | — | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Quality of material | 4.4 | — | 4.3 | — | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Comfort | 5.0 | 4.4 | — | 4.1 | — | — |
Sold By | Raxxer | Cloud Nine Ergo | ErgoWarehouse | Perixx USA | Raxxer | SolidSignal |
connectivity tech | wired | USB | USB-A | wired | USB-A | Bluetooth |
number of keys | 68 | 19 | 76 | 84 | 76 | 76 |
hardware interface | usb | usb | — | — | — | bluetooth |
compatible devices | Plug-and-Play compatible with all USB operating systems (no special drivers required) | Gaming Console | PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone | Laptop, PC, Tablet | PC | PC |
keyboard description | Ergonomic | Gaming | Mechanical | Ergonomic | Premium mechanical ergonomic keyboard | Mechanical |
operating system | Mac,Windows,Windows 7-10 | Windows | Windows, Android, Linux | Windows 7 | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 18.4 x 10.7 x 4.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
ASIN | B01KR1C5PY |
Item model number | KB600 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #625 in Computer Keyboards |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
OS | Mac,Windows,Windows 7-10 |
Connectivity technologies | wired |
Special features | Ergonomic, Split Keyset Design, Wrist Rest |
Other display features | Personal Computer |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | Kinesis Advantage2 Keyboard |
Manufacturer | Kinesis |
Date First Available | August 13, 2016 |
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Customers like the comfort and performance of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's more comfortable, makes their hands feel great, and has an enjoyable feel to it. That said, some complain about the button size. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of use, value, programming, and sound quality.
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Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They say their hands feel great, and working on it is nice. They also appreciate the ergonomics, saying that the keyboard feels really good and their wrists felt much better very quickly. Customers also say that it feels great to hold it in a reclining chair, and that they feel relaxed.
"...I'm not sure exactly at what point it was, but my wrist pain went away... and I'm talking about a 2 months... probably less...." Read more
"...Remap program is easy to use- Gives you a comfortable palm mat- Comes with extra keys for Mac..." Read more
"...The MX Browns feel better. I am not sure if there was a tweak there or is just the fact that one is new and the other is 5 years old...." Read more
"I can never go back to a normal keyboard again! My hands feel great, and working on it is sooo nice...once you get the hang of it...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the keyboard. They say it eliminates aches and discomfort, helps feel better, and is very helpful for carpal tunnel problems. Some say it prevents unnecessary pain and reduces stress. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...It's also important to note that I have reduced shoulder and neck pain because my arms are in a more natural position as well...." Read more
"...Pros:- Very comfortable to type with.- Relieves wrist pain-..." Read more
"...My hands feel great, and working on it is sooo nice...once you get the hang of it...." Read more
"...After a few months one key stopped working, and in an attempt to clean it, my wife "wiggled" the key to get it off and the key would not re-seat...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the keyboard. Some mention that it's an incredible keyboard with high-quality keys. They also say that the ergonomics is superb, and the mechanical keys themselves are great. However, others say that most of the thumb keys are unreachable without straining with normal sized hands, and that the keyboard is missing the right alternate key.
"...set so I don't really have much to compare them to, but the keys are wonderful. They are clicky, but not too bad...." Read more
"...But it is worth it. The location of the arrow keys for editing text and code is idea...." Read more
"...And the function keys are easy to reach after a key combo, so things like switching and refreshing windows, or start/stop commands...." Read more
"...The keyboard does not disappoint, the brown switches are nice and crisp with a hint of mushiness...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the keyboard. Some mention that the wells comprehend the reach of their fingers, and the keys are a joy to use. However, others say that it takes time to get used to, creates a steep learning curve, and is extremely tedious.
"...As any other review of the Kinesis will tell you, it takes time to get used to. Plan on that...." Read more
"...Also the Home, Page Up, Page Down are a joy to use on this keyboard.The biggest advantage is for the right hand...." Read more
"...Ugly (the logo on the center looks pretty bad lol)- Steep learning curve (takes at least a month to get used to it)Conclusion:..." Read more
"...You can hold down the ctrl button and breeze through combos really smoothly. it's great for keyboard + mouse/trackball scenarios because of this too!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the keyboard. Some mention it's worth the money, while others say it'll cost more than expected.
"...Conclusion:Definitely worth the 300 dollars if you are willing to put in the time to learn how to use it." Read more
"...As many other commentators have noted, this keyboard is really expensive...." Read more
"...It takes about 3 months to get proficient with the keyboard. But it is worth it. The location of the arrow keys for editing text and code is idea...." Read more
"...The whole keyboard feels cheap and low quality. Certainly not worth the price...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the programming of the keyboard. Some mention that the layouts are programmable, and the customization of key configuration is fairly easy. However, others say that the keyboard is barely programmability and not great for coding.
"...So far, I haven't found a need for it yet, but the keyboard has different layer settings so if I'm switching between editors that have different..." Read more
"...This keyboard does not have a menu button. The keyboard is highly programmable, but the original keys are the foundation of the code, so if a key..." Read more
"...locations of some of the keys seem to make this keyboard less ideal for software developers...." Read more
"...Comfortable. Makes your keystrokes simple, and allows you to program shortcuts and macros. I absolutely love that keyboard...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the keyboard. Some mention that it makes a nice audible beep when they press it, while others say that it's really loud. The mechanical switches seem noisy at first, but quickly just become the sound of typing.
"...could be considered loud, but nothing louder than any other mechanical keyboard...." Read more
"...Great tactile feedback, makes a lot of noise (if you don't want a loud keyboard you can get their red "silent" version)..." Read more
"...8. Loud bottoming out: The hollowness of the shell really seems to make bottoming out louder than other keyboards.9...." Read more
"...are just like the old-fashioned keys which have depth, travel, and sound...." Read more
Customers find the button size of the keyboard to be too big for their small hands. They mention that the ESC and F1-12 buttons are too small, making them difficult to find and press. Some say that the keyboard is fairly bulky and may not fit on their desk as they like. They also mention that it's difficult to adjust to and that the thumb buttons are a reach.
"...It might not fit well in those desk drawer keyboard trays.-..." Read more
"...It is on the top with the F row and a very small button. You have to stop, look down, and take your hands off the keyboard to toggle it on and off...." Read more
"...I have quick access to my thumb keys and easy access to the buttons around SEDF. It's just a better setup all around no question asked...." Read more
"...The only downside is that they are fairly bulky and may not fit on your desk the way you like it. I keep mine on my lap when I type...." Read more
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I am a software engineer. Needless to say, I spend a lot of time at a keyboard. Over the years (I'm 39 by the way) my hands and wrists have progressively got worse. I would hear cracking, and constant aching in my hands and wrists. I just assumed that was par for the course with my job. As time went on, it got worse, and I decided to look into keyboards. I've had the split wrist ergonomic keyboards in the past and I liked them, but I thought I would look into something else.
After reading tons of reviews, looking at and seriously considering every crazy keyboard style out there. I looked at all the start ups, oldies, etc.
I had some criterion:
- Nothing but the best ergonimics
- mechanical keys
- programmable
I finally settled on the Kinesis Advantage 2.
Setup was as expected. Now that's because I was already aware that there are KVM switches often have compatibility issues for keyboards like the Kinesis. This prevents you from being able to use the keyboard input on the switch. I have a KVM switch (IOGear Miniview DVI 4 port USB KVMP Switch). When reading the reviews from both companies, I knew it wasn't going to work, but I already had a workaround. Basically, because your keyboard has the multimedia controls (like a lot of other of your cool keyboards) and some other advanced features, KVM switches don't recognize them. That doesn't mean that you will have any drivers on your windows PC (or Mac/Linux/etc) or anything like that. It's just a keyboard to everything else in the world... but your KVM switch. This problem was easily solved by using one of the standard USB connections on the switch. I just have to push the button on the switch now. I also hooked up a standard keyboard for the rest of the people on this planet that don't know how to use my keyboard... so I just use that to actually control the KVM so it's really fine in the end. If you are planning to use a KVM switch have a look at the Kinesis web page, they have identified some that do work, sometimes only in a partial manner.
As any other review of the Kinesis will tell you, it takes time to get used to. Plan on that. I spent a lot of time on Type Racer practicing in my down time. I completely stayed away from standard keyboards for about 2 months (mostly). I made a lot of mistakes and made a lot of mistypes, hitting double keys, etc. It was obvious from the start how much better the ergonomics were.
I was able to easily program some macros into the keyboard. As I mentioned, I'm a software engineer. There are a lot of patterns that I type many times a day, I can do this with a single keystroke now. So far, I haven't found a need for it yet, but the keyboard has different layer settings so if I'm switching between editors that have different auto completion features (i.e. how {} and () brackets are written out and tabbed... developers know what I'm talking about).
The Cherry keys are all they are cracked up to be. It's my first mechanical keyboard set so I don't really have much to compare them to, but the keys are wonderful. They are clicky, but not too bad. People I work with have not mentioned much about it so I assume that it is not too bother some.
Now, on to the real reason you would buy this keyboard. The ergonomics...
As I mentioned, it was obvious immediately how much more comfortable this keyboard is. I'm not sure exactly at what point it was, but my wrist pain went away... and I'm talking about a 2 months... probably less. I didn't have any diagnosed carpal tunnel or anything like that, but the pain was constant.
It's also important to note that I have reduced shoulder and neck pain because my arms are in a more natural position as well.
I carried my keyboard back and forth to work gladly every day until I got one for my work. At that price my work wanted a doctors note, which I gladly went for.
At this point, I have had the keyboard almost a year. I will now switch between "normal" keyboards and the Kinesis pretty easily enough. It literally becomes painfully obvious how much better the Kinesis is after typing at a "normal" keyboard for more than 5 minutes for me now. My wrists will start to hurt almost immediately and I think that I've been doing this all my life.
I'm seriously considering switching to Dvorak now that I have one at work and one at home. I was thinking that it might help me separate my brain more from the "normal" keyboard so switching would be easier. I did get the Dvorak version for work to plan for this and will likely buy the keys for my home keyboard.
Have a search on Youtube for a review on the Kinesis Advantage 2. There is a very good one that is about about a 15 minute in depth review of the "Human Keyboard".
Pros:
- Ergonomics
- Program-ability
- Ergonomics
- Build quality
- Ergonomics
- Actually smaller than it appears in pictures.
- Ergonomics
Cons:
- KVM Switches... but a lot of other high end keyboards will suffer
- It's completely different from all other keyboards (but that's why your buying it right?) so switching between "normal" keyboards can be awkward, but it's not as bad as I expected.
- Fatter and taller than a "normal" keyboard but slightly shorter. It might not fit well in those desk drawer keyboard trays.
- could be considered loud, but nothing louder than any other mechanical keyboard.
In the end, this keyboard does exactly what it says, every other review I read is spot on. If you are serious about your ergonomics, are experiencing pain in wrists and shoulders. I'm not saying this is going to cure you... but it might.
In conclusion, I "THINK" this keyboard changed my life, because I will hopefully never know, but I was quite certain that I was developing some long term chronic problem with my wrists and hands. As of a year later, I don't worry about this nearly as much.
I used Apple's magic keyboard before this and I would constantly feel pain in my wrist after typing just for a little bit. After getting this keyboard, I almost never feel the pain now.
This keyboard has a pretty steep learning curve and it took me about a month or two to get comfortable typing with it. But, I was learning a new keyboard layout at the same time (Colemak) to fix my bad habit of typing with two fingers, so if you aren't learning a new keyboard layout at the same time, it'll probably take even less time to get used to it.
Pros:
- Very comfortable to type with.
- Relieves wrist pain
- The keys you use the most are typed with your thumbs instead of your pinky
- Remap program is easy to use
- Gives you a comfortable palm mat
- Comes with extra keys for Mac (ex. alt option instead of Windows key)
- Great tactile feedback, makes a lot of noise (if you don't want a loud keyboard you can get their red "silent" version)
- Easy to clean (all keys can be removed easily with a little remover tool and cleaned)
- Easy to switch between Mac and Windows mode (when I use Windows Bootcamp on my Mac I just need to press a single key)
Cons:
- Ugly (the logo on the center looks pretty bad lol)
- Steep learning curve (takes at least a month to get used to it)
Conclusion:
Definitely worth the 300 dollars if you are willing to put in the time to learn how to use it.