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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB vs Matias Ergo Pro
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB
Matias Ergo Pro
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ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- Freestyle Edge RGB (Black)
- Ergo Pro (Black/Windows)
- Ergo Pro (Black/macOS)
Our Verdict
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB
Matias Ergo Pro
The Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB is a better gaming keyboard than the Matias Ergo Pro. The Kinesis features mechanical Cherry MX switches, while the Matias has proprietary Matias Quiet Click switches. You can't program keys on the Matias, while you can on the Kinesis, and you even have access to 9 dedicated macro keys. You also have RGB lighting on the Kinesis, while the Matias lacks any type of backlighting.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.0
6.6
Backlight Features
10
0.0
Configuration Software
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
1.5 mm
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Single-Key Latency
8.1
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.1" (2.7 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
Width
15.4" (39.1 cm)
14.2" (36.0 cm)
Depth
7.2" (18.3 cm)
9.1" (23.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
10.1" (25.6 cm)
9.1" (23.2 cm)
Weight
2.65 lbs (1.200 kg)
3.53 lbs (1.600 kg)
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
8.0
9.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Ergonomical
Split Keyboard
Yes
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
0°
-7°
Medium Incline
N/A
0°
Maximum Incline
N/A
7°
Home Row Height
26.7 mm (1.1")
Wrist Rest
Detachable
Hardware Customizability
4.6
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
10
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
No
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
No
Effects
Yes
No
Software Controllable
Yes
No
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
No
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
Micro USB
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
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
8
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps & Scroll Lock
Caps & Num Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.9
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
50.5 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Brown
Matias Quiet Click
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Brown
Matias Quiet Click
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
53 gf
56 gf
Actuation Force
44 gf
38 gf
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
1.5 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
3.5 mm
Latency
8.1
7.5
Latency Video
Latency Wired
14.0 ms
9.8 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.1
7.5
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
14.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.6 ms
Wired
14.0 ms
9.8 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
12.1 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.5
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
14.1 ms
Key Release
19.4 ms
Data Transmission
7.5
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
250 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
6.6
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
9.3 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
16.1 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
RGB SmartSet
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
No
Profiles
6+
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Full
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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