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product_id: 777957330
title: "Freestyle Edge RGB Plus Split Mechanical Keyboard | Hotswap Linear Switches | RGB | Ergonomic | Detachable Palm Support | Fully Programmable | Mac Keycaps Included | Lift Kit Included"
brand: "kinesis"
price: "$11346"
currency: MXN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/777957330-freestyle-edge-rgb-plus-split-mechanical-keyboard-hotswap-linear-switches
store_origin: MX
region: Mexico
---

# 16.8M per-key RGB customizable lighting Ergonomic split design for pro gaming Fully programmable 95 keys with onboard memory Freestyle Edge RGB Plus Split Mechanical Keyboard | Hotswap Linear Switches | RGB | Ergonomic | Detachable Palm Support | Fully Programmable | Mac Keycaps Included | Lift Kit Included

**Brand:** kinesis
**Price:** $11346
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Elevate your game and workflow with the keyboard that adapts to you.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Freestyle Edge RGB Plus Split Mechanical Keyboard | Hotswap Linear Switches | RGB | Ergonomic | Detachable Palm Support | Fully Programmable | Mac Keycaps Included | Lift Kit Included by kinesis
- **How much does it cost?** $11346 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/777957330-freestyle-edge-rgb-plus-split-mechanical-keyboard-hotswap-linear-switches)

## Best For

- kinesis enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kinesis brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cherry MX Red Switches:** Low-force linear switches rated for 50M clicks deliver silky smooth, ultra-responsive keystrokes.
- • **Precision Split Layout:** Adjust modules up to 20" apart for ultimate ergonomic comfort and gaming accuracy.
- • **Dynamic RGB Illumination:** Customize your setup with 10+ lighting effects and dual-layer expansions for a personalized glow.
- • **SmartSet Programming Engine:** On-the-fly remaps, macros, and 9 profiles saved directly on-board—no drivers needed.
- • **Detachable Cushioned Palm Supports:** Thick, plush wrist rests reduce strain during marathon work or gaming sessions.

## Overview

The KINESIS Freestyle Edge RGB is a premium ergonomic split mechanical keyboard featuring genuine Cherry MX Red linear switches for professional-grade responsiveness and durability. Its modular design allows up to 20 inches of separation and tenting options to optimize comfort and precision. Fully programmable with 95 keys, onboard memory, and immersive per-key RGB lighting, it supports Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS plug-and-play compatibility. Detachable cushioned palm supports and a SmartSet app enhance customization and reduce strain, making it a top-tier choice for gamers and professionals seeking ergonomic excellence.

## Description

desertcart.com: KINESIS Gaming Freestyle Edge RGB Split Mechanical Keyboard | Cherry MX Linear Red Switches | RGB | Ergonomic | Detachable Palm Support | Fully Programmable | TKL | Available Tenting : Video Games

Review: The best ergonomic keyboard. Period. - Let's get this straight: Right now, the Kinesis Freestyle Edge is the best relatively-conventional ergonomic keyboard you can buy. No exceptions. Yes, it's expensive, as keyboards go. But it is tentable, adjustable, programmable, comes with your choice of three types of Cherry mechanical keyswitches (not cheap Chinese knock-offs) and actually useful palm rests. It's solidly constructed and has the good key feel you'd naturally expect from Cherry switches. It is customizable in many ways, almost all of which can be done right on the keyboard itself, but if you prefer to do it from a configuration application, Kinesis has you covered there as well. (The Smartset app, available for MacOS or Windows, does everything you can do directly from the keyboard as well as a few things that you can't.) The Edge RGB adds fully addressable RGB backlighting, for the loss only of the Scroll Lock key which honestly NOTHING EVER USES ANY MORE ANYWAY. Like the Caps Lock key, I don't know why it still even exists on modern computer keyboards. It's no longer relevant, and it's no pain whatsoever to lose it. I mentioned MacOS above. Yes, you can use this keyboard with your Mac. To do that, you'll need to do two things: 1. You'll need to order and install https://smile.desertcart.com/gp/product/B085PWG291/, a set of four replacement keycaps for MacOS. 2. To make the keyboard's actions match the new key caps, you'll have to remap four keys, swapping the left and right Windows keys with the left and right Alt keys. ALT on the PC and ALT/OPTION on the Mac send the same key code, and WIN on the PC sends the same key code as the Mac's COMMAND key, but their positions on the keyboard are swapped. Remap each WIN to ALT and likewise each ALT to WIN, and you're good to go. (This is easier and less confusing to do from the Smartset app.) Every time you run it, the Smartset app will also check to see if your keyboard needs any firmware updates. YES, THIS KEYBOARD GETS FIRMWARE UPDATES. Updating firmware is simplicity itself: Copy the update to the keyboard's firmware folder, unplug the keyboard, plug it back in, and that's it. DONE. Your grandmother could do it, after you show her how the first time. So what makes this better than all of those $20-$60 "ergonomic" keyboards? Well, bluntly, they're all cheap, dumb crap with no adjustment, no programmability, and with cheap, bad membrane switches (and usually with even cheaper screen-printed keycaps). They'll wear out quickly under heavy use, and they'll never approach the key feel or tactile feedback of a proper mechanical key switch. Why is tactile feedback important? Because it prevents you from damaging your hands by hitting the keys harder than you need to. So if you have any semblance at all of RSI issues, and you want to protect your hands and wrists, buy this keyboard. Seriously. I'm not kidding here. Your hands and wrists will thank you forever. UPDATE ====== Since writing the above I've bought a third of these, for use with a work-issued Mac. If you've ever typed on a recent Mac keyboard, you know why. The first two are original-version Edges, one with Red switches, one with Brown. For the RGB I went back to the Reds because I think I slightly prefer them. All three have silicone damper rings installed. I personally give the RGB color control on the Edge RGB a resounding "meh". I do NOT like the changes to the keycaps; shifted keys are "upside down", which is to say, the shifted character is BELOW the unshifted character, not above it or to its right. This can be confusing. I have never seen any other keyboard do this, EVER, and it is a BAD IDEA. It doesn't even work well with the illumination, as the light is mostly blocked from the shifted character. Kinesis should change it back. Since they are standard Cherry keycaps, you could of course work around this by replacing the keycaps with a more conventional set of backlight-compatible Cherry keycaps. But on a $200 keyboard, you shouldn't HAVE to.
Review: Excellent High-Quality Ergonomic Option! - Due to significant pain in my wrists, forearms, and discomfort in my shoulders after typing and working on my computer for even short periods of time, I decided to bite the bullet and invest in some type of ergonomic input tool(s). I researched mechanical keyboards incl. "Alice" layouts, straight split boards like the Keychron Q11 and tentable boards from Kinesis, Dygma, ZSA, etc. My two biggest goals in being a newbie was finding something that would provide a high degree of relief without a lengthy adjustment period and something that didn't cost an arm and a leg. I decided my best choice would be a true split keyboard with tenting. This Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB (KB975), with the lift kit (AC910), turned out to be the perfect choice! I'm a 72 year old who learned how to touch-type in high school on old manual typewriters and have only used staggered QWERTY keyboards my whole life so expected I should be comfortable moving to any keyboard with a similar layout, like this Kinesis. That immediately eliminated the columnar or ortho-linear designed keyboards, which also seem to be the most expensive. And indeed, transitioning to this keyboard has been absolutely painless. I've had virtually NO adjustment period, regardless of the tenting angle I try, and was typing at my maximum wpm the very first day! What a great choice! I much prefer mechanical keys and have experimented with a few mechanical boards (two Keychron and a LowFree Flow Light) and switch types and have found the switch type that best prevents me from erroneous mis-strikes are higher initial force tactile switches so, of the options available, the blue clicky switches have turned out to be perfect. I wish they were hot-swappable because I would likely lube them somewhat but, as far as stock Cherry Blues go, they are absolutely acceptable and help keep costs down. I could get hot-swappable switches if I wanted to pay hundreds more for a Dygma or ZSA board but I would also have fewer keys and they, like most other brands like Corne, etc. "require the user" to deal with multiple layers, not something I relish the thought of doing. Though this keyboard takes up more real estate than some of those, I have no issue with it's size. Especially because I really like the layout and number of keys on this Kinesis and, though I don't want to be forced to deal with layers and customization, I love that this keyboard allows for that should I choose. I'm using WIN 11 Home and have found the SmartSet App to be quite different from using QMK/VIA, etc. but it's pretty straight forward and easy to use and the configuration(s) are saved to the keyboard's internal memory. The keyboard is plastic but solidly built and with a nice heft. The included wrist rests are sturdy and comfortable, as well as easily removeable. I have no issue with the fact the power/control cables are not removeable and, though I've used 2.4 GHz dongles & Bluetooth with other boards, I have no problem using a wired only keyboard. This keyboard uses good quality braided cables and, though it can be fed out from it's storage area to enable up to a 20" separation between the halves, I've found the 9" "out of the box" length to be perfect for me. The RGB looks great, and there are a number of stock animations or the user can easily configure it per key if desired. I purchased the Lift Kit for use with wrist rests to get tenting. After having tried all three tenting levels, I find tenting adds enough benefit to be worth-while. I initially felt the Lift Kit seemed a bit pricey but if I consider the benefit added by tenting, the ability to easily switch between tenting levels while using the wrist rests, the ability to easily install and remove them and the sturdy support they provide during use, I feel they are worth the money spent. After a week of heavy use, I can say this Kinesis FreeStyle Edge RGB was absolutely the right choice! I'm really enjoying the comfort it's providing and can't get over the ease of transition from using standard keyboards. It meets my wants & needs perfectly and only hope it will serve me well for many years. In addition to purchasing this keyboard I purchased a new Logitech MX ERGO Plus mouse and, though I hadn't used a trackball in many many years, found it to be as easy to adjust to as the keyboard and, by adding both the mouse and the keyboard, I have drastically improved my ability to now spend hours comfortably working at my computer. Money very well spent!

## Features

- ERGONOMIC SPLIT DESIGN FOR TYPING AND GAMING: Move the right module out of the way and bring your mouse in close for improved endurance and more precise aim (eSports proven). rotate the left module for optimal key coverage or to squeeze into a tight space at a LAN. Or split the modules up to 20 inches and put your stream mic, HOTAS, or mouse in the middle for easy access. Separate the modules to shoulder-width for an ergonomic typing posture and add the lift kit tenting accessory to reduce forearm strain. The detachable Palm Supports now include all-new thick cushioned palm pads for even more comfort.
- 100% MECHANICAL SWITCHES FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE: Genuine Cherry MX Red mechanical switches (low-force, linear feel) offer professional-grade responsiveness and unmatched durability (50M clicks).
- IMMERSIVE RGB LIGHTING FOR A CUSTOM LOOK: 16.8M color per-key RGB Backlighting with 10 customizable effects like wave, spectrum, rebound, pulse, rain and much more. Install lighting expansion pack 1 to add Dual layer lighting and two-tone effects.
- SMARTSET PROGRAMMING ENGINE: All 95 keys are fully programmable for complete customization: Use the dedicated SmartSet key for convenient on-the-fly Remaps and macros, or use the all-new SmartSet app for special actions or to customize lighting effects. 9 Available profiles with dual layers, powerful macros, quick Remaps, 9 game keys, 1ms response time, NKRO, game mode, & much more. All profiles and settings save directly to the keyboard's 4MB onboard memory for Tournament play.
- 100% plug-and-play: compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome. No special drivers required. RGB SmartSet App 3.0 for Windows and Mac available for download. Designed in the USA.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07STXYG5T |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,096 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #366 in Mac Games & Accessories #713 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,385) |
| Date First Available | July 30, 2019 |
| Item Weight | 2.8 pounds |
| Item model number | KB975-RED |
| Manufacturer | Kinesis Gaming |
| Product Dimensions | 15.5 x 10.3 x 1.3 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KINESIS
- **Color:** RGB MX Red
- **Compatible Devices:** PC, Laptop, Game Console
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** Detachable Cushioned Wrist Rest
- **Keyboard Description:** Gaming
- **Keyboard backlighting color support:** RGB
- **Model Name:** Freestyle Edge RGB
- **Product Dimensions:** 15.5"L x 10.3"W x 1.3"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best ergonomic keyboard. Period.
*by P***) on October 31, 2020*

Let's get this straight: Right now, the Kinesis Freestyle Edge is the best relatively-conventional ergonomic keyboard you can buy. No exceptions. Yes, it's expensive, as keyboards go. But it is tentable, adjustable, programmable, comes with your choice of three types of Cherry mechanical keyswitches (not cheap Chinese knock-offs) and actually useful palm rests. It's solidly constructed and has the good key feel you'd naturally expect from Cherry switches. It is customizable in many ways, almost all of which can be done right on the keyboard itself, but if you prefer to do it from a configuration application, Kinesis has you covered there as well. (The Smartset app, available for MacOS or Windows, does everything you can do directly from the keyboard as well as a few things that you can't.) The Edge RGB adds fully addressable RGB backlighting, for the loss only of the Scroll Lock key which honestly NOTHING EVER USES ANY MORE ANYWAY. Like the Caps Lock key, I don't know why it still even exists on modern computer keyboards. It's no longer relevant, and it's no pain whatsoever to lose it. I mentioned MacOS above. Yes, you can use this keyboard with your Mac. To do that, you'll need to do two things: 1. You'll need to order and install https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B085PWG291/, a set of four replacement keycaps for MacOS. 2. To make the keyboard's actions match the new key caps, you'll have to remap four keys, swapping the left and right Windows keys with the left and right Alt keys. ALT on the PC and ALT/OPTION on the Mac send the same key code, and WIN on the PC sends the same key code as the Mac's COMMAND key, but their positions on the keyboard are swapped. Remap each WIN to ALT and likewise each ALT to WIN, and you're good to go. (This is easier and less confusing to do from the Smartset app.) Every time you run it, the Smartset app will also check to see if your keyboard needs any firmware updates. YES, THIS KEYBOARD GETS FIRMWARE UPDATES. Updating firmware is simplicity itself: Copy the update to the keyboard's firmware folder, unplug the keyboard, plug it back in, and that's it. DONE. Your grandmother could do it, after you show her how the first time. So what makes this better than all of those $20-$60 "ergonomic" keyboards? Well, bluntly, they're all cheap, dumb crap with no adjustment, no programmability, and with cheap, bad membrane switches (and usually with even cheaper screen-printed keycaps). They'll wear out quickly under heavy use, and they'll never approach the key feel or tactile feedback of a proper mechanical key switch. Why is tactile feedback important? Because it prevents you from damaging your hands by hitting the keys harder than you need to. So if you have any semblance at all of RSI issues, and you want to protect your hands and wrists, buy this keyboard. Seriously. I'm not kidding here. Your hands and wrists will thank you forever. UPDATE ====== Since writing the above I've bought a third of these, for use with a work-issued Mac. If you've ever typed on a recent Mac keyboard, you know why. The first two are original-version Edges, one with Red switches, one with Brown. For the RGB I went back to the Reds because I think I slightly prefer them. All three have silicone damper rings installed. I personally give the RGB color control on the Edge RGB a resounding "meh". I do NOT like the changes to the keycaps; shifted keys are "upside down", which is to say, the shifted character is BELOW the unshifted character, not above it or to its right. This can be confusing. I have never seen any other keyboard do this, EVER, and it is a BAD IDEA. It doesn't even work well with the illumination, as the light is mostly blocked from the shifted character. Kinesis should change it back. Since they are standard Cherry keycaps, you could of course work around this by replacing the keycaps with a more conventional set of backlight-compatible Cherry keycaps. But on a $200 keyboard, you shouldn't HAVE to.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent High-Quality Ergonomic Option!
*by W***E on March 20, 2025*

Due to significant pain in my wrists, forearms, and discomfort in my shoulders after typing and working on my computer for even short periods of time, I decided to bite the bullet and invest in some type of ergonomic input tool(s). I researched mechanical keyboards incl. "Alice" layouts, straight split boards like the Keychron Q11 and tentable boards from Kinesis, Dygma, ZSA, etc. My two biggest goals in being a newbie was finding something that would provide a high degree of relief without a lengthy adjustment period and something that didn't cost an arm and a leg. I decided my best choice would be a true split keyboard with tenting. This Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB (KB975), with the lift kit (AC910), turned out to be the perfect choice! I'm a 72 year old who learned how to touch-type in high school on old manual typewriters and have only used staggered QWERTY keyboards my whole life so expected I should be comfortable moving to any keyboard with a similar layout, like this Kinesis. That immediately eliminated the columnar or ortho-linear designed keyboards, which also seem to be the most expensive. And indeed, transitioning to this keyboard has been absolutely painless. I've had virtually NO adjustment period, regardless of the tenting angle I try, and was typing at my maximum wpm the very first day! What a great choice! I much prefer mechanical keys and have experimented with a few mechanical boards (two Keychron and a LowFree Flow Light) and switch types and have found the switch type that best prevents me from erroneous mis-strikes are higher initial force tactile switches so, of the options available, the blue clicky switches have turned out to be perfect. I wish they were hot-swappable because I would likely lube them somewhat but, as far as stock Cherry Blues go, they are absolutely acceptable and help keep costs down. I could get hot-swappable switches if I wanted to pay hundreds more for a Dygma or ZSA board but I would also have fewer keys and they, like most other brands like Corne, etc. "require the user" to deal with multiple layers, not something I relish the thought of doing. Though this keyboard takes up more real estate than some of those, I have no issue with it's size. Especially because I really like the layout and number of keys on this Kinesis and, though I don't want to be forced to deal with layers and customization, I love that this keyboard allows for that should I choose. I'm using WIN 11 Home and have found the SmartSet App to be quite different from using QMK/VIA, etc. but it's pretty straight forward and easy to use and the configuration(s) are saved to the keyboard's internal memory. The keyboard is plastic but solidly built and with a nice heft. The included wrist rests are sturdy and comfortable, as well as easily removeable. I have no issue with the fact the power/control cables are not removeable and, though I've used 2.4 GHz dongles & Bluetooth with other boards, I have no problem using a wired only keyboard. This keyboard uses good quality braided cables and, though it can be fed out from it's storage area to enable up to a 20" separation between the halves, I've found the 9" "out of the box" length to be perfect for me. The RGB looks great, and there are a number of stock animations or the user can easily configure it per key if desired. I purchased the Lift Kit for use with wrist rests to get tenting. After having tried all three tenting levels, I find tenting adds enough benefit to be worth-while. I initially felt the Lift Kit seemed a bit pricey but if I consider the benefit added by tenting, the ability to easily switch between tenting levels while using the wrist rests, the ability to easily install and remove them and the sturdy support they provide during use, I feel they are worth the money spent. After a week of heavy use, I can say this Kinesis FreeStyle Edge RGB was absolutely the right choice! I'm really enjoying the comfort it's providing and can't get over the ease of transition from using standard keyboards. It meets my wants & needs perfectly and only hope it will serve me well for many years. In addition to purchasing this keyboard I purchased a new Logitech MX ERGO Plus mouse and, though I hadn't used a trackball in many many years, found it to be as easy to adjust to as the keyboard and, by adding both the mouse and the keyboard, I have drastically improved my ability to now spend hours comfortably working at my computer. Money very well spent!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***E on May 16, 2025*

Courbe d'adaptation requises. Bonne qualité.

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