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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB vs Dygma Raise
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB
Dygma Raise
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ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (60%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
Variants
- Freestyle Edge RGB (Black)
- Raise (Black)
Our Verdict
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB
Dygma Raise
The Dygma Raise is slightly better than the Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB. The Dygma provides better ergonomics and typing experience, and it feels better built. However, the Kinesis has a customization software that feels more complete, and it has dedicated macro keys for MMO games.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
8.0
8.5
Build Quality
7.5
9.0
Chord Split
6.6
8.2
Backlight Clarity
9.0
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Compact (60%)
Height
1.1" (2.7 cm)
1.3" (3.3 cm)
Width
15.4" (39.1 cm)
13.0" (33.0 cm)
Depth
7.2" (18.3 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
10.1" (25.6 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)
Weight
2.65 lbs (1.200 kg)
1.52 lbs (0.690 kg)
Build Quality
7.5
9.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
8.0
8.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
0°
3°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
26.7 mm (1.1")
29.3 mm (1.2")
Hardware Customizability
4.6
8.2
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
No Stabilizer
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
5-pin Cherry
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Yes
Backlight Features
10
9.5
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
No
Software Controllable
Yes
Yes
Backlight Clarity
9.0
7.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
5.7 ft (1.7 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
9.1
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
8
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps & Scroll Lock
No Indicator
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
9.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.9
8.1
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
50.5 dBA
49.7 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Brown
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
53 gf
54 gf
Actuation Force
44 gf
45 gf
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
2.1 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
4.0 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.1
8.0
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
14.0 ms
11.4 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.6 ms
±1.3 ms
Wired
14.0 ms
11.4 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
12.1 ms
9.5 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.5
7.8
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
Key Press
14.1 ms
12.3 ms
Key Release
19.4 ms
15.2 ms
Data Transmission
7.5
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
250 Hz
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Yes
Chord Split
6.6
8.2
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
9.3 ms
4.8 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
16.1 ms
12.9 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
RGB SmartSet
Bazecor
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
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