KINESIS mWave Ergonomic Keyboard for PC (Black) | Mechanical Switches | Bluetooth & USB | Programmable | Backlit | Windows Modifiers & Hotkeys

This keyboard is essentially a reprogrammable Microsoft Sculpt with several other quality of life features. The keyboard comes with a usb-a to usb-c cable, batteries, and magnetic legs for the keyboard if you want negative tilt like the Sculpt's magnetic stand. The palm rest is very comfortable, maybe even more than the Sculpt. The surface is much easier to clean as it's less porous, someone else described it as "sculpt feels a bit neoprene/foamy where the mwave feels kind of vinyl and plasticky". Typing on the keyboard will be slightly louder and "clacky" than a Sculpt but not enough to disturb people nearby. The layout is very similar and requires no effort to transition to if you can touch type on the Sculpt. The low profile brown switches feel smooth and tactile. I was afraid the switches would bother me since it theoretically has longer travel than the Sculpt's laptop style keys but in real use the difference is negligible and it was easy to adapt to. The Clique software is browser based (like VIA if you've used a QMK keyboard) and it's easy to use. It allows you to have momentary layer switching (hold a key to switch layers and release to return) and mod-tapping which is really convenient. You also have the option to use ZMK Studio instead if you prefer an offline solution but the UI isn't as convenient. The main downside with the softwares is you can't bind macros (sequence of multiple keypresses) to your keys unless you're willing to make your own ZMK keymap and flash it on your keyboard. That being said, I very much appreciate that I'm not limited to the Clique keymap editor and have the option to use the ZMK studio or flash my own firmware. That along with wired or dual bluetooth connectivity, persistent custom bindings, double AA instead of triple AAA for longer battery life, and the comfortable typing makes this keyboard a huge step up from the Sculpt for me.

I am coming from the Microsoft Sculpt keyboard which I've used for years. Microsoft of course has stopped making such consumer hardware and sold the patents to Incase. I think Incase has produced a few units, but I haven't been able to get any. So I found this keyboard on a forum. So far it is great! I used the Bluetooth connectivity to my PC for a few days which worked great. I did start getting repeating keys and etc, but I believe that was my PC's fault, not the keyboard, and it needed a reboot. Since then I switched to wired using the provided (and LONG) USB A/C cable. (The keyboard has the USB-C connector). The Microsoft Sculpt was more of a laptop-type experience with the keys. I liked it ok and could type quickly on it. This keyboard is mechanical and much more "clacky." I don't hate that. The key travel is much more substantial and the spacing is subtly different. After about 3 days, I am nearly back up to full speed typing on it - expect a bit of a learning curve and a few bad keystrokes until your brain remaps your fingers for it, but stick with it. Key presses take a bit more effort but that is fine. I feel like the contour of the key layout and keyboard in general (shape of the curve) is better and more ergonomic. I am NOT a fan of the placement of the Home/End/Insert/Delete keys. I'm sure I will get used to it -- but KINESIS was clearly going for a replacement for the Sculpt and it seems an odd design choice to put these keys in such radically different places. Anyway, I would buy again. I am pleased with the price of this keyboard and believe it is certainly worth the same cost as the Sculpt. I'm glad I found it!

I've been using the Microsoft ergonomic keyboard for over a decade. I love the shape of it. However, I've never been a fun of the number pad on the right side since I have to extend my right hand to use the mouse. I've also been wanting to use a mechanical keyboard, but I've never found a mechanical keyboard that was ergnomic like the MS ergo keyboard... Until now. This keyboard is literally everything I wanted. Mechanical keys, the same ergo shape of the MS ergo keyboard, and no number pad. It's absolutely incredible. The click noise isn't too loud either, so I don't fee like I'll get tired of the sound throughout the day. Highly recommend this keyboard.

The Bluetooth didn’t work. It kept dropping and became unusable. I personally don’t feel it’s more comfortable than regularly, full-size keyboard. I returned it and got a split keyboard instead.

Spacebar did not work properly from the first day. $220 for a keyboard and it does not work. Seller is trying to send me to the manufacturer for the return, very poor product and process

I couldn't get on with this keyboard, the keys are simply too loud and they have very long travel, to the point I would catch other keys when moving across the keyboard. That and the US only layout, which I thought wouldn't be an issue, has just made me go back to my old Microsoft 4000 ergo keyboard. It's built solidly by the keys have an uncomfortable feel about them. Not for me.

Its something else it deserves every penny