Kinesis Freestyle Pro Keyboard

By Xah Lee. Date: 2020-03-18. Last updated: 2024-08-07.

The Kinesis Freestyle Pro Keyboard came out on 2018 Oct. It's a newly designed based on their previous Kinesis Freestyle 2 Keyboard

Total key count: 92 full sized keys (45 on left side, 47 on right side), plus 4 program buttons.

Features

Mechanical key switches.
8 extra programable keys on the left side. This is superb.
on-the-fly driverless programable keys. No need to launch software. To program keys, just press keys on the keyboard.
Builtin graphical user interface app (called SMARTSET) for programing the keys, if you prefer it. Also no need to download.
4MB onboard flash memory to store your layouts and keymaps and key macros.
By default, you have QWERTY, Dvorak layouts, and also for Microsoft Windows, MacOS, Linux.
plug-and-play. No special driver needed.

AWARD-WINNING SPLIT DESIGN: Advanced ergonomics for all body types and preferences via adjustable split, splay, and tent (tenting accessories sold separately). New cable storage compartment supports up to 20″ of separation when you need it.
GENUINE CHERRY MECHANICAL SWITCHES FOR PREMIUM TYPING FEEL AND PERFORMANCE WITH LESS NOISE: Cherry MX “Silent” red mechanical switches feature a low activation force, linear feel and are rated for 50M key presses for unmatched durability.
FULL ONBOARD PROGRAMMABILITY WITH THE DRIVERLESS SMARTSET ENGINE: 9 custom layouts, 8 office hotkeys, on-the-fly macro recording, one-touch key remapping, pre-configured Mac and Dvorak layouts, settings saved to keyboards 4MB flash memory, and the SmartSet App GUI for Windows and Mac.
PLUG-AND-PLAY WITH ALL MAJOR OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows 7-10, Mac OS X, Linux, Chrome.
2 YEAR MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY: Buy with confidence knowing that Kinesis engineers all our products in the USA to the highest standards and stands behind them 100 percent since 1992.

right-hand-side closeup.

The Kinesis Freestyle Pro is basically the same as Kinesis Freestyle Edge. The Edge has color backlighting.

Choice of:

I recommend the silent linear red switch.

I recommend it.