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KINESIS GAMING Freestyle Edge RGB Split Mechanical Keyboard (MX Blue)

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Color: RGB MX Blue


Features

  • Versatile split design great for typing and gaming: move the right module out of the way and bring your mouse in close for improved endurance and more precise aim (eSports proven). Rotate the left module for optimal key coverage or to squeeze into a tight space at a LAN. Or split the modules up to 20 inches and put your stream mic, HOTAS, or mouse in the middle for easy access. Separate the modules to shoulder-width for an ergonomic typing posture and add the lift kit tenting accessory to reduce forearm strain. The detachable Palm Supports now include all-new thick cushioned palm pads for even more comfort.
  • 100% Mechanical switches for maximum performance: genuine Cherry MX Blue mechanical switches (clicky, tactile feedback) offer professional-grade responsiveness and unmatched durability (50M clicks). Choose the switch that's right for you.
  • Immersive RGB lighting for a signature look: 16.8M Color per-key RGB Backlighting with 10 customizable effects like wave, spectrum, rebound, pulse, rain and much more. Install lighting expansion pack 1 to add Dual layer lighting and two-tone effects.
  • All 95 keys are fully programmable for complete customization: Use the dedicated SmartSet key for convenient on-the-fly Remaps and macros, or use the all-new SmartSet app for special actions or to customize lighting effects. 9 available profiles with dual layers, powerful macros, quick Remaps, 9 game keys, 1ms response time, NKRO, game mode, & much more. All profiles and settings save directly to the keyboard's 4MB onboard memory for Tournament play.
  • 100% plug-and-play: Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and chrome (1 full-size USB port required). No special drivers required. Rgb SmartSet app for Windows and Mac available for download.

Description

High Performance Gaming The all-new Freestyle Edge RGB is the first split mechanical keyboard designed specifically for gaming. It was engineered with input from hardcore gamers to meet the strictest standards for quality, design, and performance. Now with immersive RGB Lighting, Cushioned Palm Supports, and an all new SmartSet App. Unlike conventional keyboards, the Edge gives you unparalleled freedom to customize the position of the left and right halves of the keyboard separately based on your specific needs. There is no wrong way to set up the Freestyle Edge RGB, just dial in the optimal configuration based on your other input devices and accessories for the ultimate desktop freedom. Maximum Ergonomics Not a gamer? No problem. The Freestyle Edge RGB features Kinesis' award-winning split adjustable ergonomic design perfect for all body types and typing styles. Separate the key modules to shoulder-width to reduce ulnar deviation.The new cushioned palm supports and zero-degree slope eliminate harmful wrist extension.The tenkeyless design brings the mouse in closer to your body to eliminate painful "over-reach". Low-force, full-travel mechanical key switches feel great, but also reduce fingertip impact for less strain and fatigue.Want an even more ergonomic experience? Attach the popular Lift Kit or V3 Pro accessory for adjustable tenting (3 heights) to reduce forearm strain. The Edge is plug-and-play compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome. And thanks to its subtle styling and matte black finish, it looks great at home or in the office. Join the Revolution All-New Freestyle Edge RGB The most powerful split keyboard ever made... just got a whole lot better. 20″ Adjustable Split for Gaming & Typing NEW- Per-Key RGB Backlighting NEW- Premium Cushioned Palm Supports Choice of Cherry MX Mechanical Switches SmartSet Programming Engine (Driverless) Available Tenting (Lift Kit & V3 Pro Sold Separately) Kinesis Gaming Designed and engineered in the USA Kinesis has been the worldwide leader in computer ergonomics for more than 25 years. Kinesis keyboards are known for their top-notch build quality, unsurpassed durability, and striking designs. Kinesis Gaming was formed in 2016 to draw on that 25 years of experience and expertise to revolutionize the gaming industry. Comfort Control Performance Read more Gamepad when you want it Full-size keyboard when you need it Thanks to the Freestyle Edge RGB's unique split design, you can convert the keyboard into a compact gamepad and bring your mouse in close for one-handed play. When your mouse is positioned in front of your shoulder you have more comfort, enhanced precision, and less fatigue so you can play better and play longer. The Edge is especially great for low-DPI mousing and eliminates those nasty collisions with your keyboard. Still need a few keys from the right side of the keyboard? No problem, remap them to the 9 Game Keys for easy access with your left hand, so your right hand never leaves your mouse. You have 9 different Profiles at your finger tips, so build custom layouts for each game to maximize performance. Conventional Push the key modules together for a standard 75% keyboard layout and classic typing experience. We recommend starting in this configuration and gradually moving the modules apart until you find the configuration that is most comfortable for body type and preferences. XL Split Separate the modules up to 20 inches to put your HOTAS, mic, stream deck, drawing tablet, or mouse within easy reach. The Edge frees up some amazingly valuable space right in the middle of your desk. How will you use it? Free Rotation Rotate the left module independently for optimal key coverage of Ctrl and Shift when using WASD, without crowding your mouse or hanging the keyboard off your desk. If you're typing, rotating the modules is a great way to keep wrists straight and eliminate harmful ulnar deviation. Tented Whether you're typing or gaming, add one of our popular tenting accessories to keep your hands and arms in a neutral position to reduce the painful forearm pronation caused by basic "flat" keyboards. Choose the Lift Kit (AC910) for tenting with Palm Supports or the V3 Pro (AC930) for tenting without the Palm Supports. Sold Separately Conventional XL Split Free Rotation Tented 16.8M Color Per-Key RGB Lighting with 10 Customizable Effects Rain Droplets of light ripple down the keyboard. Choose the color and speed of the rain along with the base color. Reactive Keys light up in response to your typing. Choose the color and duration of the lighting along with the base color. Loop Bands of light move across the keyboard. Choose the color, speed, and direction, as well as the base color. Freestyle Assign custom colors to all 95 keys in either layer. Use colors to designate custom programming so you never lose a hotkey. Read more Cherry MX Brown Cherry MX Red Cherry MX Blue Cherry MX Silver Feel Tactile Feedback Linear Tactile Feedback Linear Operating Force Low (45g) Low (45g) Medium (60g) Low (45g) Clicky ✓ Lifespan 50 Million Clicks 50 Million Clicks 50 Million Clicks 50 Million Clicks Travel Full Travel Full Travel Full Travel Short Travel


Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 10.3 x 1.3 inches


Item Weight: 2.8 pounds


Manufacturer: Kinesis Gaming


Item model number: KB975-BLU


Date First Available: July 30, 2019


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • One of the best typing keyboards out there for software engineers alike
Color: RGB MX Brown
I will admit my shame, and I own 4 of these keyboards. Two of them are the previous edition, and the others are the RGB model (Cherry MX Brown and Cherry MX Blue). I used to be a software engineer and now working as an engineering manager. I thought I would type a lot back then until I became a manager. When you are a software engineer, you think more and type less, but being a manager is all about typing when you create user stories, documentation, email, answering questions, finding out solutions, etc. Now, I type even more, and I appreciate an ergonomic keyboard like this. I have used many keyboards out there in the market, partly because of my passion for keyboards. As the keyboards are the only physical object you interact with within your daily software development life, it becomes something you enjoy with. I even had my company buy one for me for the office as I was using my Kinesis Edge keyboard there. I explained all this background so that you can see where I am coming from for my review. I don't care much about gaming, and interestingly enough, this keyboard is mostly advertised as a gaming keyboard. It is more than a gaming keyboard. It is a typist, software developers, engineering managers, and all sorts of occupations' keyboard that involves a high amount of typing. I used to have mild anxiety about the mistakes I was doing while typing since it was more than reasonable and was affecting my work. It is frustrating when you cannot translate your thoughts into code while you are in the flow because of the mistakes and backspaces you have to do while doing it. Once I got used to using this keyboard, the number of errors considerably reduced partly because of the clear separation of my left and right hands. They no longer run into each other. It also trains my brain to use both my hands as effectively as possible. Previously, it was my right hand doing all the traveling over the keyboard, whereas my left hand was just scanning a few keys. It is the case anymore. The other significant benefit is the posture it puts you in. You can adjust both parts as comfortably as possible. You can want to tilt your one keyboard as it is more suitable for your posture, go ahead and do it. You just have to experiment with this keyboard to appreciate the benefit of it genuinely. I can explain all the small benefits that add up to major ones, but I believe it is self-evident even by merely looking at the keyboard. Using the RGB keyboard has two significant benefits for me than the old version: 1. I could not distinguish the key prints due to blue light due to my eyes condition. It was honestly a horrible choice for the backlight color. The simplest and most effective option would be white color, but I think it is too simple of a color for gamers. 2. When you tilt the keyboard, I realized it becomes partially harder to see the letters on the keyboard. What I do is to color the keys that I use quite regularly, such as print screens, etc. with different colors to find them when I need them quickly. This has been working quite well for me. TBH, coloring each key with different colors for quickly seeing them, is the only benefit I appreciate in RGB keyboards. I don't care about the lighting effects, especially in the professional office environment. I used to hear some metallic echo sound in the previous edition of this keyboard, but it seems they have fixed that problem in this newer RGB model, or my ears simply stopped hearing them. Either way, I am okay. The other significant design change with this keyboard is the new palm cushion. I admit that the previous model was horrible, and I stopped using them entirely after the weird feeling and texture it has that I started realizing. I had been waiting for the new palm support since the time I saw it on Twitter and ordered two of them for my older keyboards, and it was a lot better than the previous generation. The major drawback of this keyboard is its price. It is not reasonably priced, I believe, but almost all of the premium keyboards are not reasonably priced these days. The good thing is that though you buy these keyboards once and use them for years without any deterioration in their quality. So, they are mostly long-time investments, but they make it so appealing, you sometimes cannot resist upgrading to their newer versions when they come out. Regardless, this is my review of this keyboard, and I hope it helps. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2020 by Tarik
    • Upside: Cherry MX Makes the Key-switches...everything else is mediocre at best.
Color: RGB MX Brown
Well, the key switches are cherry mx. Fantastic...we all know that. I like the browns but whatever, that's not the point. The point here is that everything else about this keyboard is an under-achievement in engineering. The clunky software that comes on the keyboard is a disaster in the sense that it doesn't work unless you move it from the keyboard USB drive to your apps directory...why? I mean, why bother with the usb-drive at all? If i want the app i'll download it. After all, this is a "gaming" keyboard right? Are there gamers out there without an internet connection? Also, just hit the "status" switch on the top of the keyboard and watch as (if you are in Finder) the keyboard starts RENAMING YOUR DIRECTORIES. Great feature...=> so great I'm looking into how to load malware onto these keyboards for delivery via the status key. Anyway, i could go on.... As far as it being somewhat ergonomic, that's the only reason i haven't thrown it out. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2019 by sixpackistan
    • Amazingly Helpful for posture and wrist positioning
Color: RGB MX Blue
As someone who both works in IT and then comes home to spend another 6 hours on a computer this was immensely helpful for my wrists. I was starting to develop pain and tightness in my wrist and forearms due to long hours on standard keyboards and this keyboard has been an absolute God-send. The keyboard is sturdy and the mechanical keys feel great to use. The software is a bit wonky and takes some getting used to mounting a virtual drive in order to change settings on it but offers a good amount of flexibility once you get the hang of it. Being able to position each half in exactly the correct position for my sitting style and natural placement of my hands is a nifty feature. I hadn't seen anything like this before and figured I'd take the chance given my wrists getting worse. Well worth the money. The only real problem area I can think to nitpick on is the wrist wrests are clipped in and are kind of a flimsy connection. I've had them slip off a couple times when I picked it up in the wrong spot but nothing worth losing a star over as picking it up from the main body prevents this. Overall I'll definitely be returning to this brand for my next purchase and will be recommending it to anyone that needs some kind of ergonomic hardware. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2019 by Drew
    • Improved gaming and reduced strain
Color: RGB MX Brown
I had tendinitis due to being a software engineer and gamer. I bought this keyboard and the Freestyle 2 for mac and both have been amazing with respect to relief from repetitive strain. Having said that, this keyboard, in particular, is amazing. Why is it amazing? I've actually improved in FPS games significantly. Not having to strain makes my reaction times quicker. The keyboard has a premium feel when typing and has great response time. The wrist rests are comfortable and the RGB lighting is really nice to look at. I like that you can rotate the left side of the keyboard a bit when gaming, it makes it easier to reach all the keys you want to use without straining. I recommend buying the elevation stands that are sold separately for even less strain. Pros: Premium feel Fast response times Reduces strain Great ergonomics Cons: High price Some of the keys are sometimes hard to reach when gaming You have to buy the elevation stands that are sold separately to really benefit from the intended ergonomics and reduced strain. Update Jan 1, 2020: The S key broke off the keyboard. I don't use this keyboard for anything other than gaming, and I don't game that much for it to explain how it broke. I really liked this keyboard too, so it's a big disappointment. I've reached out to Kinesis support since it's only been 3 months to see if the warranty will cover the fix. Once I have an update on that I'll post it here. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2019 by Carlos Jimenez

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