Pros: Cushion wrist pad with premium fabric, split keyboard design, dedicated function keys, affordable or an ergonomic keyboard, key reassignmentĬons: Not as sleek as other keyboards, deeper travel (how far you have to press the keys), considerable distance between keys The Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard doesn't address all the hand-alignment issues that the Microsoft Sculpt does, but it is a bit cheaper while still offering all-day typing comfort. The Microsoft Sculpt is a safe way to type at your computer for hours at a time. The good news is since these are hardly the main focus when selecting an ergonomic keyboard, they're relatively small drawbacks.
The Sculpt also has a couple of quirks, namely its lack of a dedicated Fn/function key (although there's a workaround for this) and F-keys that are buttons rather than actual keys. Being a Microsoft product, it's made specifically for Windows and not available with a Mac-friendly key layout. The Sculpt also connects wirelessly to your PC and has excellent battery life. Having the number pad separate from the rest of the keyboard is useful for data entry tasks, as you can move it around and place it where it's most comfortable for you. This relieves pressure on the ulnar nerves, preventing discomfort as well as other more serious long-term problems like ulnar deviation that can occur when the wrist is forced into unnatural angles for extended periods of time.Īlong with this three-factor ergonomic design, the Microsoft Sculpt boasts an attractive look and comes with a separate number pad. Rather than just positioning your wrists at a more natural angle, the Sculpt's domed shape also raises the keys in such a manner that your wrists are rotated slightly outwards and not simply lying "flat" on top of the keyboard. The Sculpt then adds a third dimension that many other ergonomic keyboards lack: wrist rotation. It solves the problem of wrist alignment and finger positioning with its curved design, cushioned palm rest, and wave-like vertical shape.
Our top pick, the Microsoft Sculpt, takes this a bit further. Most ergonomic keyboards work by setting up the keys so that your wrists are positioned more comfortably and your fingers rest on the keys in a more natural way. Pros: Cushioned palm rest, curved split-key shape aligns wrists more naturally, raised wave-like vertical design positions fingers comfortably and rotates wrists outward to reduce ulnar compression, sleek modern aesthetics, not too expensiveĬons: Lacks an Fn key, F-keys are small buttons rather than actual keys, and no Mac layout model The Microsoft Sculpt addresses three key hand alignment issues, while also being affordable and aesthetically pleasing.
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