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.
Contents
Models
Freestyle
Discontinued
Freestyle2
Variants:
- Freestyle
- Freestyle2 VIP3
- Freestyle2 V3
- Freestyle2 Ascent
Freestyle Edge
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
With Cherry MX Brown and no backlighting.
Freestyle Pro Quiet
With Cherry MX Silent Red switches and no backlighting.
Freestyle Edge RGB
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
- AnandTech—The Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB Gaming Mechanical Keyboard Review: An Ergonomic Masterpiece. Dated 2019-07-16.
