1.   Try searching by:
    1. Category (Best $100 Headphones, Best 50 Inch TVs, …)
    2. Brand (Sony, Samsung, LG, Bose, …)
    3. Model (S405, QC 35 II, …)
    4. Etc...
Get insider access
Get insider access
Preferred store
Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
Best
Gaming Keyboards Mechanical Wireless Ergonomic iPad Typing Mac Budget Gaming Programming Budget And Cheap Office Keychron Budget Mechanical Razer Logitech Low-Profile 60% Quiet TKL
Tools
Compare Table Review List Review Index Graph Custom Ratings
Popular
Wooting 80HE NuPhy Field75 HE Logitech MX Keys S Keychron Q5 Max [Q1 Max, Q2 Max, etc.] NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Lemokey P1 HE Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] AULA F99/F75 Razer Huntsman Mini Logitech MX Mechanical Corsair K100 AIR Keychron K2 HE Corsair K70 RGB TKL Logitech G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL Logitech G715 ASUS ROG Azoth Logitech G915 X LIGHTSPEED Razer Huntsman V2 Razer Huntsman V3 Pro [Mini, TKL]
257
Keyboards bought and tested
Supported by you via insider access, and when you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Driven by data, run by a passionate team of engineers, testers, technical writers, developers, and more.
We are hiring!
  1. Home
  2. Keyboard
  3. Compare
  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Switches
    2. Keystrokes
    3. Typing Quality
    4. Typing Noise
    5. Latency
  6. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  7. Comments

Kinesis Freestyle Pro vs Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Kinesis Freestyle Pro
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Mar 06, 2024 02:34 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Jun 21, 2023 01:42 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Kinesis Freestyle Pro Picture
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Picture
ConnectivityWired
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Mechanical
Yes
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Scissor

Variants

  • Freestyle Pro (Black)
  • Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard (Black)

Review

See Kinesis Freestyle Pro Review
See Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Review
0 
0 

Our Verdict

Kinesis Freestyle Pro

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard

The Kinesis Freestyle Pro is significantly better than the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard. The Freestyle Pro has a much better build quality, typing experience, and better software support. It also has better compatibility with different operating systems, but the Sculpt Ergonomic is much more comfortable to type on due to its dome design and its reverse incline that relieves pressure on the wrists.

0 

Check Price

Black
Freestyle Pro
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Freestyle Pro
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Freestyle Pro
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Freestyle Pro
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Freestyle Pro
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Freestyle Pro
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Freestyle Pro
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Read more

Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

7.4
6.9

Software & Programming 
 

9.8
4.6

Operating Force 
 

53 gf
57 gf

Ergonomics 
 

7.0
9.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Top Picture
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
Full-size (100%)

Height 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.4" (3.6 cm)

Width  

15.5" (39.4 cm)
15.4" (39.2 cm)

Depth 
 

7.2" (18.4 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

2.65 lbs (1.200 kg)
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
Show Text 

Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Build Quality Close Up
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
Show Text 

Ergonomics 
 

7.0
9.0

Side Picture  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Side Picture
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Ergonomical
Yes

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

0°
-8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

24.5 mm (1.0")

Wrist Rest  

No
Show Text 

Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design

Backlight Features 
 

0.0
0.0

Backlighting Picture  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Backlighting Picture
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Brightness Max
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Brightness Min
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Kinesis Freestyle Pro White Shot
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
No

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

Color 
 

No Backlighting

Color Mixing 
 

No Backlighting
Show Text 

Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0

White Shot  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro White Shot
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard White Shot

Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wireless

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
N/A

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
No Cable
Show Text 

Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
1.1

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
2x AAA
Show Text 

Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Extra Features
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
Yes

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
No Indicator

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
Show Text 

In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Bundle Picture
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Bundle Picture
Show Text 
Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Cherry MX Brown
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Key Switches 
 

Cherry MX Brown
No Marketed Name

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

53 gf
57 gf

Actuation Force 
 

41 gf
36 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.9 mm
1.7 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.1 mm
2.3 mm
Show Text 

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.5
Show Text 

Typing Noise 
 

9.0
9.3

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

42.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet
Show Text 

Latency 
 

7.2
0.0

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

13.0 ms
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
Show Text 
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

SmartSet
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
No

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

No

Macro Programming 
 

Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
Show Text 

Computer Compatibility 
 

8.2
10

Windows 
 

Full
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Full
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Full
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

No
Not Compatible

iOS  

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS  

No
Not Compatible
Show Text 

Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

No
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

No
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

Check Price

Black
Freestyle Pro
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Freestyle Pro
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Freestyle Pro
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Freestyle Pro
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Freestyle Pro
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Freestyle Pro
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
Freestyle Pro
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Black
Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Back to Top

Kinesis Freestyle Pro

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard

Comments

  1. Comparison
 • Posted 2 years ago

Kinesis Freestyle Pro vs Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard: Main Discussion

What do you think of these products? Let us know below.


Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.

Follow Discussion0 followingSee All Computer Peripherals DiscussionsCopy link
0 
PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
No comments yet, refresh to see new ones
We make money directly from you via insider access (which gives you access to extra features) and when you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer. Learn more about how we work.
We buy our own products, just like you, mostly from the United States. When a product is discontinued or no longer popular, we sell the review units locally. You can see what products we currently have for sale here.
© 2025 9298-5266 Quebec Inc. All Rights Reserved. Visit our corporate site.