Kinesis Advantage2

Kinesis · split · standard height

Kinesis Advantage2 mechanical keyboard
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A contoured split ergonomic keyboard with separate concave key wells for each hand, tented design, wired USB connectivity, and programmable macros aimed at reducing repetitive strain.

Best for: typing, programming, office, enthusiast.

Kinesis Advantage2 specs

Layout split
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap No
Stock switches Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX Blue
Keycaps n/a
Case ABS plastic
Mount Other
Backlight White / none
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $359
Sound (stock) clacky, contoured mechanical
Released 2016

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Stock switches in the database

The Kinesis Advantage2 is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Cherry MX Brown tactile · 55g actuation The Cherry MX Brown is the classic light 55g tactile that defined the "quiet office switch" category, with a subtle bump that enthusiasts either rely on or mod away. Cherry MX Red linear · 45g actuation The Cherry MX Red is the industry's reference 45g linear, the default gaming switch in countless prebuilt keyboards since its 2008 reintroduction. Cherry MX Blue clicky · 60g actuation The Cherry MX Blue is the archetypal click-jacket clicky switch, actuating at 60g with the sharp, jingly click that most people picture when they hear "mechanical keyboard".

Where to buy

No verified retailer link right now (the Kinesis Advantage2 typically sells for around $359). Check Kinesis directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

Alternatives to the Kinesis Advantage2

Kinesis Advantage360 Professional split · $499 The Kinesis Advantage360 Professional is a fully split contoured ergonomic keyboard with concave keywells, adjustable tenting, five-device Bluetooth plus wired USB-C, and full remapping via open-source ZMK firmware, succeeding the legendary Advantage2.
Kinesis Advantage360 split · $399 A wireless split contoured ergonomic keyboard with two independent halves, tented key wells, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, hot-swappable Kailh Choc sockets, and open-source ZMK firmware for full remapping.

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