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I wouldn't call it objective, but I've been using osx exclusively for 3 years now and shortcuts still come slower than windows, primarily because on windows I can press control and any key using just one hand by using my pinky for the control key.

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I've found that lots of Windows converts haven't learned to use a thumb to hold the command key instead of a finger. Much easier to chord that way and you don't need to leave home position. It's easier for me than pinky-control since I have more dexterity in my thumbs.

I use that and remapping control to caps lock, for all my custom bindings in terminal.

I started using OS X about 6 months ago. Even though I am totally fine using the thumb now for pressing the command key, I do always feel as if I was moving an octave down on a piano keyboard (I used to learn when I was a kid).

Depending on where the control is on your keyboard (Windows vendors keep swapping FN and CTRL unfortunately, and rebinding might not be easy), I think the position of the hand is more natural - on the other hand, you might strain your pinky when pressing CTRL (or SHIFT) for long time and I haven't noticed that with using my thumb yet (and I doubt it will happen, given it is a much stronger finger).

Remap capslock to control.

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