Review Kinesis Form Split Mechanical Keyboard review: Ergo on the low

[Admin]

The Kinesis Form is a very good, if niche, mechanical keyboard. It offers a very nice typing experience and is built like a tank. The touchpad isn’t very useful if you have a mouse but is great for use on the couch.

Kinesis Form Split Mechanical Keyboard review: Ergo on the low : Read more

 

[Findecanor]

> (I’m looking at you, ErgoDox).

Eh.. ErgoDox copied the thumb cluster from the contoured Kinesis keyboards.
It just didn't work as well on a flat keyboard as on a contoured. And I find some keys hard to reach even on the Kinesis.

 

[cerata]

It seems this board doesn't have hotswap sockets? This seems like a missed trick, as Gateron do offer clicky KS-33s (and compatible sockets). Nuphy and Keychron's low-profile boards use the same switch, and are generally hot-swappable.

That said, the red KS-33s are pleasant to type on, and it's great to see more low-profile ergonomic keyboards outside of the DIY community.

 

[SupeRaven]

I purchased a Kinesis Form from Kinesis on Amazon, and after a couple weeks the touchpad stopped working. Kinesis replaced the new unit with a refurbed one in a timely matter. Now a couple weeks later and the replacement's touchpad has also stopped working.

I'm curious if contributor Christopher Coke is still using the Form and if they've experienced any issues.