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Add to SafariWhen comparing WASD V2 vs Kinesis Freestyle2 w/ VIP3, the Slant community recommends Kinesis Freestyle2 w/ VIP3 for most people. In the question“What are the best keyboards for programming?” Kinesis Freestyle2 w/ VIP3 is ranked 29th while WASD V2 is ranked 31st. The most important reason people chose Kinesis Freestyle2 w/ VIP3 is:
The Freestyle 2 has an ergonomic design, aimed to promote healthier and more comfortable typing.
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Pros
Pro Great customization options
This keyboard is greatly customizable. Things like layout, keycaps, home button or switches, can all be modified.
Pro DIP switch configurable
It has DIP switches that can be used to implement settings like changing the layout to Colemak or Dvorak, swapping the function keys to be like on a Mac or disabling the menu functions.
Pro Solid build quality
This thing is built like a brick. You can use it for years without any issue.
Pro Physical layout can be set to Colemak
For those of who type all the time on Colemak, it is nice to have keycaps that match. It is especially nice for those just trying to switch.
Pro Ergonomic design
The Freestyle 2 has an ergonomic design, aimed to promote healthier and more comfortable typing.
Pro Reduces wrist pain
The wrist support offered by this keyboard alleviates wrist strain.
Pro Encourages "proper" touch typing
By splitting the left and right hand of the keyboard and leaving out a numeric pad it encourages users to use the home row numbers as typically taught in American English typing classes.
Pro Flexible positioning
The left and right side of the keyboard can be positioned independently and tilted as desired.
Cons
Con No backlighting.
Con Not very solid
This keyboard's construction is not very sturdy and it feels flimsy.
Con Bad for spreadsheet work
Since it has no numeric pad, the Freestyle 2 is not convenient for spreadsheet work.
