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Kinesis Freestyle Pro
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
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ConnectivityWired
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Mechanical
Yes
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Scissor
Our Verdict
Kinesis Freestyle Pro
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard
The Kinesis Freestyle Pro is significantly better than the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard. The Freestyle Pro has a much better build quality, typing experience, and better software support. It also has better compatibility with different operating systems, but the Sculpt Ergonomic is much more comfortable to type on due to its dome design and its reverse incline that relieves pressure on the wrists.
Variants
- Freestyle Pro (Black)
- Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard (Black)
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.4
6.9
Software & Programming
9.8
4.6
Operating Force
53 gf
57 gf
Ergonomics
7.0
9.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.4" (3.6 cm)
Width
15.5" (39.4 cm)
15.4" (39.2 cm)
Depth
7.2" (18.4 cm)
8.2" (20.9 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
2.65 lbs (1.200 kg)
1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
ABS
ABS
Ergonomics
7.0
9.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Ergonomical
Yes
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
0°
-8°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
N/A
N/A
Home Row Height
24.5 mm (1.0")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
0.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
No
Stabilizer Fixation
Non-Customizable Design
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
Non-Customizable Design
Size Of Right Mod Keys
Non-Standard
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Non-Customizable Design
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Customizable Design
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Non-Customizable Design
Backlight Features
0.0
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
No
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
No
Effects
No
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
0.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Detachable
No
No
Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
N/A
Connector (Keyboard side)
Not Detachable
No Cable
Wireless Versatility
0.0
1.1
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
2x AAA
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
Yes
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
No Indicator
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Brown
No Marketed Name
Switch Type
Scissor
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Brown
No Marketed Name
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
53 gf
57 gf
Actuation Force
41 gf
36 gf
Pre-Travel
1.9 mm
1.7 mm
Total Travel
4.1 mm
2.3 mm
Typing Quality
8.0
7.5
Typing Noise
9.0
9.3
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
42.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Latency
7.2
0.0
Latency Video
Latency Wired
13.0 ms
N/A
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
SmartSet
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
Software Windows Compatible
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
Yes
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
No
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Software and Onboard
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
8.2
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Full
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Full
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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