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  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. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Kinesis Freestyle Pro vs Logitech ERGO K860

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Kinesis Freestyle Pro
Logitech ERGO K860

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Kinesis Freestyle Pro Picture
Logitech ERGO K860 Picture
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Variants

  • Freestyle Pro (Black)
  • ERGO K860 (Black)

Our Verdict

Kinesis Freestyle Pro

Logitech ERGO K860

The Kinesis Freestyle Pro is a very different ergonomic keyboard than the Logitech ERGO K860. The Logitech features a curved board design, while the Kinesis is a fully split keyboard. The Logitech features scissor switches, while the Kinesis has Cherry MX Brown mechanical switches. Also, the Logitech is a full-size board, while the Kinesis is a TKL 80%. The Logitech is wireless, and the Kinesis is wired-only.

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Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our keyboards test methodology.

Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

7.4
5.3

Operating Force 
 

53 gf
69 gf

Software & Programming 
 

9.8
6.2

Latency 
 

7.2
6.6

Ergonomics 
 

7.0
9.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Top Picture
Logitech ERGO K860 Top Picture

Size 
 

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

Height 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)

Width  

15.5" (39.4 cm)
17.9" (45.5 cm)

Depth 
 

7.2" (18.4 cm)
9.3" (23.5 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
9.3" (23.5 cm)

Weight 
 

2.65 lbs (1.200 kg)
2.43 lbs (1.100 kg)

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Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Build Quality Close Up
Logitech ERGO K860 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
9.0

Side Picture  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Side Picture
Logitech ERGO K860 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Ergonomical
Yes

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
-6°

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
-9°

Home Row Height 
 

35.4 mm (1.4")

Wrist Rest  

No

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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0

Customizability Overview  

Logitech ERGO K860 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
Logitech ERGO K860 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Brightness Max
Logitech ERGO K860 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
No

Brightness Min  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Brightness Min
Logitech ERGO K860 Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Kinesis Freestyle Pro White Shot
Logitech ERGO K860 White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
No

Effects 
 

No
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

Color 
 

No Backlighting

Color Mixing 
 

No Backlighting

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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0

White Shot  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro White Shot
Logitech ERGO K860 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

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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
9.8

Bluetooth 
 

No
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
2x AAA

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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Extra Features
Logitech ERGO K860 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 Lock

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Bundle Picture
Logitech ERGO K860 Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Key Spacing 
 

18.5 mm (0.728")

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Typing Noise 
 

9.0
9.7

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

38.8 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Cherry MX Brown
No Marketed Name

Switch Type 
 

Scissor

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Cherry MX Brown
No Marketed Name

Mechanical 
 

Yes

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

53 gf
69 gf

Actuation Force 
 

41 gf
40 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.9 mm
1.5 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.1 mm
2.2 mm

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Latency 
 

7.2
6.6

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

13.0 ms
N/A

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
26.7 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
28.8 ms

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.2
6.6

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

26.7 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±2.3 ms

Wired 
 

13.0 ms
N/A

Receiver 
 

N/A
26.7 ms

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
28.8 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

25.6 ms

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

5.9

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver

Key Press 
 

25.9 ms

Key Release 
 

42.8 ms

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Data Transmission 
 

5.3

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech ERGO K860 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

500 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

125 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No

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Chord Split 
 

1.5

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

59.6 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Kinesis Freestyle Pro Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

SmartSet
Logitech Options

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
No

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

No

Macro Programming 
 

Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy

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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

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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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Freestyle Pro
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ERGO K860
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Freestyle Pro
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ERGO K860
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Freestyle Pro
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Black
ERGO K860
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Freestyle Pro
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ERGO K860
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Kinesis Freestyle Pro

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