Kinesis Freestyle
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| Manufacturer | Kinesis Corporation |
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| Layouts | ANSI 75% + Fun cluster |
| Keyswitches |
Freestyle, Freestyle2: Rubber dome Freestyle Edge: Cherry MX |
The Kinesis Freestyle line are lightweight rubber dome keyboards, truly split into two separate parts. The layout is conventional but with a two-column fun cluster on the left-hand side.
Kinesis current model range is the Freestyle2.
There is a myriad of accessories for mounting the two halves in different ways. One of these, the Ascent can be used to create a vertical keyboard.
Models[edit | edit source]
Freestyle[edit | edit source]
Discontinued
Freestyle2[edit | edit source]
Variants:
- Freestyle
- Freestyle2 VIP3
- Freestyle2 V3
- Freestyle2 Ascent
Freestyle Edge[edit | edit source]
Changed to have Cherry MX switches.
The first model was introduced in a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. Estimated delivery was July 2017. Early Bird offers were available only for backers in the USA. It had only blue backlighting
Freestyle Pro[edit | edit source]
With Cherry MX Brown and no backlighting.
Freestyle Pro Quiet[edit | edit source]
With Cherry MX Silent Red switches and no backlighting.
Freestyle Edge RGB[edit | edit source]
Gaming keyboard with full-colour backlighting. Introduced in 2019.
The wrist rests have been changed from adhesive foam pads to pads attached with velcro, that are detachable and easier to clean.
External links[edit | edit source]
- AnandTech—The Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB Gaming Mechanical Keyboard Review: An Ergonomic Masterpiece. Dated 2019-07-16.
