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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Kinesis Freestyle Pro vs Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Kinesis Freestyle Pro
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
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ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (80%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWireless
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeScissor
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)No
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- Freestyle Pro (Black)
- Surface Ergonomic Keyboard (Gray)
Our Verdict
Kinesis Freestyle Pro
Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard
The Kinesis Freestyle Pro is a bit better than the Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard. The Freestyle Pro's split keyboard design lets you place the two halves any way you want, but the Surface Ergonomic is more comfortable due to its great Alcantara wrist rest. The Freestyle Pro has mechanical Cherry MX Brown switches, programmable keys, and software support; however, the Surface Ergonomic has significantly better build quality.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.4
5.8
Software & Programming
9.8
0.0
Operating Force
53 gf
65 gf
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
Latency
7.2
6.3
Ergonomics
7.0
9.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.2" (3.1 cm)
Width
15.5" (39.4 cm)
17.7" (44.9 cm)
Depth
7.2" (18.4 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
8.2" (20.9 cm)
Weight
2.65 lbs (1.200 kg)
2.20 lbs (1.000 kg)
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
9.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Ergonomical
Yes
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
0°
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
24.6 mm (1.0")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
0.0
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
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
No
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
0.0
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
Wireless Versatility
0.0
7.3
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
2x AAA
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
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
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
8.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
9.8
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
38.0 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Brown
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Brown
No Marketed Name
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
53 gf
65 gf
Actuation Force
41 gf
33 gf
Pre-Travel
1.9 mm
1.6 mm
Total Travel
4.1 mm
2.5 mm
Latency
7.2
6.3
Latency Video
Latency Wired
13.0 ms
N/A
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
22.7 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
7.2
6.3
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
22.7 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±6.2 ms
Wired
13.0 ms
N/A
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
22.7 ms
PCB (Estimated)
21.5 ms
Multi-Key Latency
5.6
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
Key Press
25.9 ms
Key Release
55.9 ms
Data Transmission
3.3
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Bluetooth
USB Polling Rate
N/A
Effective Update Rate
75 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
No
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
6.7
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
8.9 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
15.7 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
SmartSet
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
No
Profiles
6+
No Profile
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Software and Onboard
Ease Of Use
Easy
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
Fully Compatible
iOS
No
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
No
Fully Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
Android
No
Fully Compatible
iOS
No
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
No
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
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