The Matias Ergo Pro is a very good TenKeyLess (TKL) office keyboard thanks to its split keyboard design and great ergonomics. The wrist rest is comfortable and the tactile switches give good feedback, delivering an impressive overall typing experience. However, without any dedicated macro keys, RGB backlighting, or a programmable software, most gamers will be disappointed with it. On the upside, there are two variants for Windows and macOS, so you can get the one that suits your computer.
Our Verdict
This is a disappointing gaming keyboard. They Matias Ergo Pro doesn't have any programmable macro keys, there's no dedicated software, and there's no backlighting for people who game in dark rooms. However, the tactile keys give good feedback, which might please some gamers.
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Great ergonomics with three incline settings.
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Very good typing quality.
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Key caps feel cheap.
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No dedicated software.
The Matias Ergo Pro keyboard doesn't have wireless connectivity.
The Matias Ergo Pro is a great office keyboard. Its split keyboard design allows you to place the two halves however you like. There are three incline settings, including a negative incline, for more ergonomic options. The wrist rest is comfortable and the switches don't make too much noise. Unfortunately, the keycaps feel a bit cheap, but there's enough space between them to help reduce typos.
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Great ergonomics with three incline settings.
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Very good typing quality.
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Key caps feel cheap.
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No dedicated software.
Mediocre for programming. The typing quality feels great with a nice tactile bump and the Ergo Pro itself has a solid build to it. It also has great ergonomics, with different incline settings and a comfortable wrist rest, but there aren't any macro programmable keys or multi-device connectivity. Programmers will be happy with its compatibility with different operating systems, as it's available in Windows or macOS variants.
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Great ergonomics with three incline settings.
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Very good typing quality.
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Key caps feel cheap.
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No dedicated software.
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Great ergonomics with three incline settings.
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Very good typing quality.
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Key caps feel cheap.
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No dedicated software.
- 6.6 Gaming
- 3.3 Mobile/Tablet
- 8.5 Office
- 6.6 Programming
- 3.0 Entertainment / HTPC
- Updated Oct 26, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Feb 28, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Feb 25, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Feb 25, 2020: Early access published.
- Updated Feb 23, 2020: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Feb 13, 2020: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
This keyboard is available with tactile and linear switches, but our unit had the tactile switches. It's also available in Windows or macOS versions to provide full compatibility on both operating systems; ours is the Windows version. We expect the same results across the variants, except for typing experience and compatibility.
Compared To Other Keyboards
The Matias Ergo Pro has a similar office performance compared to other ergonomic or split-design keyboards such as the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard, Kinesis Freestyle Pro, or Logitech ERGO K860. The multiple incline settings give it an edge over some of its competitors in that regard. Check out our recommendations for the best keyboards, the best keyboards for writers, and the best keyboards for programming.
The Logitech ERGO K860 is a much better keyboard than the Matias Ergo Pro. The Logitech is a full-sized curved design keyboard with much better ergonomics and a slightly lighter typing experience thanks to its scissor switches. It also has mobile connectivity, which the Ergo Pro doesn't have. However, the Matias has a split keyboard design and is available with tactile switches if that's what you prefer.
The Kinesis Freestyle Pro is a better overall keyboard than the Matias Ergo Pro, although the Matias is a bit superior for office use. It has a wrist rest and incline settings, plus the build quality is also better. However, the Kinesis has full compatibility on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems with dedicated software with a few customization options.
The Microsoft Surface Keyboard is a marginally better keyboard than the Matias Ergo Pro. It's a wireless keyboard with Bluetooth connectivity, but it doesn't have multi-device pairing. It's not nearly as heavy as the Matias, so it's also a better portable option. However, the Matias is somewhat better for office use because it has a better ergonomic design with a wrist rest and multiple incline settings. The Ergo Pro also uses mechanical switches, which deliver good feedback when typing.
The Matias Ergo Pro is better than the Adesso Tru-Form 150. It has multiple incline settings and a comfortable wrist rest, plus the typing quality is very good. It has a better build quality than the Adesso, but the keycaps still feel cheap and wobble like the Adesso. Neither keyboard has a dedicated software, but the Adesso has a multi-color backlighting and dedicated media keys.
The Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB is a better gaming keyboard than the Matias Ergo Pro. The Kinesis features mechanical Cherry MX switches, while the Matias has proprietary Matias Quiet Click switches. You can't program keys on the Matias, while you can on the Kinesis, and you even have access to 9 dedicated macro keys. You also have RGB lighting on the Kinesis, while the Matias lacks any type of backlighting.
The Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard is a slightly better keyboard than the Matias Ergo Pro. The Microsoft has a better ergonomic design, and although it's a wireless keyboard, it can only be connected through its USB receiver. The Matias has a better typing experience with tactile switches, and with a split keyboard design, you can place the two halves however you like.
The Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard is significantly better than the Matias Ergo Pro. Although they have very different approaches to the split keyboard design, the Microsoft is better in almost all aspects, such as build quality, ergonomics, and versatility, since it can be paired to anything that has a Bluetooth connection. However, the Matias has better compatibility with Linux.
The ErgoDox EZ is a much better ergonomic keyboard than the Matias Ergo Pro. It's better built, has more incline positions, and overall simply offers more options. The Matias also completely lacks software, although it might be a bit easier to get used to typing on this keyboard than the ErgoDox.
The Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Keyboard and the Matias Ergo Pro are both great ergonomic keyboards, but with two very different designs. The Kensington is curved with a split-key layout, while the Matias has two different halves that you can position however you want. The Matias is wired while the Kensington is wireless. Also, the Matias uses mechanical switches, which offer a better overall typing quality than the rubber dome switches of the Kensington.
The Dygma Raise is significantly better than the Matias Ergo Pro. The Dygma has a better build quality, ergonomics, and it has RGB backlighting. It's also much more customizable and it has software support. The Matias has incline settings though, which the Dygma doesn't have.
Test Results
The Matias Ergo Pro takes up a good amount of space and takes up even more if you split the two halves. The wrist rest is removable if you want to make it smaller.
Very good build quality. It's made out of a solid plastic, with a metal base underneath the wrist rest, but the ABS keycaps feel cheap with a slight wobble to them. The wrist rest is solid with a cushion-like feel to it. The wiring between the two halves of the keyboard is thin and feels cheap.
Great ergonomics on the Matias Ergo Pro. With its split keyboard design, you can place the two pieces wherever you like, as it comes with a long cable between them. There are three incline settings, including a negative incline setting, but when all the legs are up (pictured above), there's an almost unusable wobble to the keyboard. The wrist rest is detachable, but unfortunately you need to unscrew it and it doesn't come with a screwdriver.
There's no backlighting on this keyboard. If you prefer an ergonomic keyboard with backlighting, check out the Adesso Tru-Form 150.
The cable to connect to your PC is long and feels sturdy. The two halves of the Ergo Pro are connected with a 3.5mm cable, but the wire connecting them is fairly thin.
The Ergo Pro is wired-only and can't be connected wirelessly.
There are some extra features on this TKL keyboard. The 'Fn' key gives you access to media keys and there are three USB 2.0 ports on the keyboard itself.
The Matias Quiet Click switches have a nice tactile bump, which actually feels like two tactile bumps when pressed all the way down. If you don't like the feedback from the tactile switches, it's also available with linear switches.
The overall typing quality is very good. The switches give nice tactile feedback, but the cheap keycaps make it feel like an average office keyboard. You shouldn't feel tired typing on this keyboard thanks to its low actuation force.
The switches are fairly quiet, and they shouldn't bother your coworkers.
There's no dedicated software for the Matias Ergo Pro keyboard. For customization options, check out the ErgoDox EZ.
Our keyboard is the Windows variant, so it had full compatibility on Windows and partial compatibility on macOS. There's a macOS variant available, but we didn't test the compatibility with it. If you want a similar keyboard that's fully compatible with macOS, check out the Kinesis FreeStyle Pro.