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How is this better than the Kinesis Advantage2 which has been the gold standard in ergo keyboards for a very long time?

https://kinesis-ergo.com/shop/advantage2/

Differences:

    - it's a split keyboard where you can move the splits separately
    - it uses standard keycaps so you can customize the keycaps
    - Kinesis Advantage2 is a bit unwieldy for gaming.
    - Firmware is open source, I believe

The Advantage2 might still be the best bet for ergo typing

Those thumb cluster keys look pretty nonstandard

1. Its a split keyboard 2. Its a bluetooth keyboard 3. It is much much smaller 4. It is has tenting features 5. It has an aluminum body not plastic 6. It does not use the hand scoops and does support aftermarket keys 7. It looks nice, no bulky black slabs of 90s computer plastic

Did you read the article?

I bought the KA2, a Logitech ERGO K860, and the ZSA Moonlander. I returned the KA2, use the K860 daily, and am keeping the moonlander for a VR side project.

KA2 was a pain. I don't understand how people can use a keyboard that's got a 3" lip. Maybe it is supposed to be used from a keyboard tray, but definitely not on top of a lap or a desk.

I adjust my desk and chair so the level is just right for good posture. The 1.5" of keyboard height is necessary for the curved key wells, which make this keyboard more comfortable than any other I've tried.

It isn't except it's premade one. Given the part they listed on the website, it's even pretty expensive for what it is..

I'd think this is more comparable to something in their Freestyle line, since it's split and with optional tenting.

It’s more similar to Ergodox, but thumb cluster positioning is different (IMO less ergonomic)

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