There’s a certain audience that appreciates ergonomic keyboards. These would be people who spend hours typing daily and need something more comfortable for their hands and wrists. These aren’t shaped like regular keyboards and often have a split key design curved for each hand. That’s why these keyboards aren’t for everyone. The latest keyboard we’re checking out is the Kensington Pro Fit Ergo KB675 TKL Rechargeable Keyboard. This is an ergonomic keyboard with a tenkeyless layout featuring wireless connectivity, programmable keys, and comfort for everyday use.
DESIGN
The Pro Fit Ergo KB675 sports a tenkeyless (TKL) layout, which means it ditches the numeric keypad to save space. However, you’d be hard-pressed to notice any space saving due to the shape of ergonomic keyboards. Because of the massive curve and split key design, the lack of numeric keys doesn’t really save you that much more space than regular TKL keyboards. I should also mention the built-in wrist rest that also adds to the size of the keyboard.
Speaking of which, aside from the added bulk, the wrist rest is a beneficial addition that adds to the comfort of the keyboard, which is what you want for long typing sessions.
What I do find interesting is that the risers on the back of the keyboard are placed closest to where your wrist is and not where they usually are. This angles the keyboard downwards instead of upwards. While it seems weird at first, it does seem to make typing feel even more comfortable keeping your hands angled downwards.
Also, while the keys are not mechanical, they feel good and are fairly quiet. They are low profile too for those who prefer keys like this.
EXPERIENCE
Connecting the Pro Fit Ergo KB675 requires a Bluetooth connection or use of the included 2.4GHz wireless dongle. While I do like wireless keyboards, I did find it kind of strange that you can’t use the keyboard in wired mode if the battery dies. Despite that, wireless works fine and is responsive.
In addition to the connectivity, I appreciate the productivity shortcut keys that are available for online team meetings, and the mixed OS keys so you can use this with both Mac OS and Windows.
In terms of preference, I personally don’t like split keyboards all that much but there are plenty of people out there who love them. I also feel like this is a rather large keyboard for being a TKL form factor. I also wish the keys were backlit which would help with usage in darker work areas.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Overall, the Kensington Pro Fit Ergo KB675 EQ TKL is a solid choice for those seeking an affordable ergonomic keyboard. While it has its quirks like the bulky design and lack of backlighting, its comfort and connectivity options make it a worthwhile investment for value-conscious typists and those seeking a productivity-focused keyboard.
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