Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard

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Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard mechanical keyboard
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The Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard is a one-piece curved wired board with a large integrated palm rest and dedicated office and emoji keys, an affordable comfort keyboard. It is a membrane board, not mechanical.

Best for: office, typing.

Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard specs

Layout full
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap No
Stock switches Membrane
Keycaps n/a
Case n/a
Mount Other
Backlight White / none
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $60
Sound (stock) quiet membrane
Released 2019

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Alternatives to the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic split · $120 The Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic is a wireless domed split keyboard with a cushioned palm rest and a detached numpad, a long-standing mainstream pick for reducing wrist strain. Note it is a membrane board, not mechanical.
Kinesis Freestyle Pro split · $169 A split mechanical keyboard with two independently positionable halves, wired USB connectivity, programmable keys, and an optional accessory lift kit for negative tilt ergonomic typing.

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