The 4 Best Ergonomic Keyboards - Spring 2023 Reviews

The best ergonomic keyboard we've tested is the Logitech ERGO K860. It has a very comfortable plush wrist rest and features a wave-like shape that descends from a higher center into two separate key clusters on either side, one for each of your hands. This design places your hands, wrists, and elbows aligned in a neutral position that isn't as taxing on your body and can help you stay comfortable while typing, especially if you use your keyboard for long stretches at a time.

While it's made entirely of plastic, it feels high quality and very sturdy overall. The switches on this keyboard are light to press, so you don't need to worry about tiring out your fingers while you type. These switches are also very quiet, which is great if you're worried about bothering those around you in the office or at home. Also, you connect this keyboard wirelessly with its USB receiver or via Bluetooth, so you don't need to worry about a cable getting in the way of placing your keyboard in a position that's most comfortable for you.

We recommend the Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Keyboard if you want a mid-range option. Like our best pick, the Logitech ERGO K860, this keyboard has a wave-like, split design with two distinct clusters of keys and an integrated wrist rest to support your palms while you type. Since it's a cheaper board, the wrist rest is made of light-density foam, so it's not as comfortable as the plush wrist rests found on the ERGO K860 or our enthusiast pick, the Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB below. One of the major ergonomic differences between this and many similar-looking options is this keyboard's feet. While most keyboards have inclined feet towards the top of the board, this keyboard has feet on the side closest to you, meaning you can tilt the board downwards away from you. While this may seem unusual, this feature can play a significant role in relieving upward strain on your wrists.

Like our top pick, this keyboard is wireless and connects with its USB receiver or via Bluetooth. That said, the build quality of the Kensington is a bit flimsy compared to the Logitech, and it isn't as quiet to type on, but this is normal, considering its lower price point.

The best budget ergonomic keyboard is the Logitech K350. The price of this keyboard changes often, but it frequently goes on sale and is at its best value when it's around a $30 price point. While this keyboard's ergonomic features are more subdued, it can be a great choice if you're new to ergonomic designs, as it isn't as radically different from a conventional keyboard as some of the other options on this list. Its design features curved rows of keys and a wave-like shape that raises slightly in the middle, so your wrists are curved slightly outwards, which is a more comfortable position for most people when using a keyboard for extended periods. It also has a sizeable integrated wrist rest that provides added support while you type.

Besides its comfort, this wireless model offers impressive extra features considering its price point, including a full set of dedicated media buttons. That said, there are a couple of minor downsides. Firstly, it doesn't support Bluetooth, so you'll need a free USB port on your computer for the wireless receiver. It isn't as quiet as our best mid-range recommendation, the Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Keyboard. It's large, and you can't remove its wrist rest, so it takes up considerable space on your desk.

If you're an ergonomics guru looking for a keyboard you can fine-tune to best suit your body, we recommend the Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB, the best split keyboard and the best keyboard for enthusiasts that we've tested. This mechanical unit is a fully-split keyboard with two halves connected by a lengthy cable, letting you adjust the distance and angle of each side so you can maintain shoulders, elbows, and wrists in a more natural position. Each side also has a plush wrist rest to keep you well-supported while you use it. This keyboard's split design gives you great ergonomic flexibility out-of-the-box. If you'd like to go further, Kinesis also offers a separate 'lift kit' on their website, which provides three 'tented' height settings. These tented height settings can help ensure your wrist and hands don't lie completely flat on the wrist rest, making one of the best split keyboards available even better.

However, this keyboard takes up a lot of space on desks due to the extra macro keys and the built-in wrist rests, so if you're looking for something smaller and don't mind losing the Numpad and navigation keys, the Dygma Raise is another excellent option. It also has a split design, but the two halves fit together to form a single compact board, which offers an excellent typing experience and incredible comfort.