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#4 in Split Keyboards

ErgoDox EZ

Name: ErgoDox EZ
Brand: ErgoDox EZ
Rating: 8.7 (1 reviews)

$270.00 – $354.00

Fully split ortholinear keyboard with columnar layout, thumb clusters, and QMK firmware for unlimited customization. Features hot-swappable switches, adjustable tenting and tilting legs, and a 2-year warranty.

8.7

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.6

User Sentiment

8.8

Value Score

9.4

Complaint Risk

9.5

Freshness

7.7

Community

8.1

Availability

8.9

Pros

QMK firmware unlimited customization
QMK firmware unlimited customization
Adjustable tenting and tilting
Adjustable tenting and tilting
Active community and resources
Active community and resources

Cons

Large footprint on desk
Large footprint on desk
Columnar layout steep learning curve
Columnar layout steep learning curve

Don't buy this if…

QMK firmware customization requires technical knowledge and the columnar layout demands dedicated relearning.
QMK firmware customization requires technical knowledge and the columnar layout demands dedicated relearning.