The 4 Best Ergonomic Keyboards - Fall 2023 Reviews

For most people looking for the best ergonomic keyboard, we recommend the Logitech ERGO K860. It has a very comfortable plush wrist rest and a wave-like shape that effectively creates two separate key clusters on either side of the board, one for each of your hands. This shape aligns your hands, wrists, and elbows in a neutral position that isn't as taxing on your body as a conventional keyboard and can help you stay comfortable while typing, especially if you use your keyboard for long stretches.

While it's made entirely of plastic, it feels high quality and sturdy overall. The switches on this keyboard are light to press, so you don't need to worry about tiring out your fingers while you type. These switches are also very quiet, which is great if you're worried about bothering those around you in the office or at home. Also, you can connect this keyboard wirelessly with its USB receiver or via Bluetooth, so you don't need to worry about a cable getting in the way of placing your keyboard in a position that's most comfortable for you.

We recommend the Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Keyboard if you want a mid-range option. Like our best pick, the Logitech ERGO K860, this keyboard has a wave-like design with two separate clusters of keys and an integrated wrist rest to support your palms as you type. Unsurprisingly, given its lower purchase price, the low-density wrist rest is less plush than the Logitech's and feels noticeably less sturdy.

One of the major ergonomic differences between this and many similar-looking options is this keyboard's feet. While most keyboards have inclined feet towards the top of the board, this keyboard has feet on the side closest to you, meaning you can tilt the board downwards away from you. While this may seem unusual, this feature can significantly relieve upward strain on your wrists. Like our top pick, this wireless keyboard connects with its USB receiver or via Bluetooth.

The best budget ergonomic keyboard is the Logitech K350. The price of this keyboard changes often, but it frequently goes on sale and is at its best value when it's around a $35 price point. While this keyboard has a slightly more conventional layout than the other picks on this list, it's also a great choice if you're new to ergonomic designs. Its design features curved rows of keys and a wave-like shape that raises slightly in the middle, so your wrists are curved slightly outwards, which is a more comfortable position for most people when using a keyboard for extended periods. It also has a sizeable integrated wrist rest that provides added support while you type.

Considering its price point, this wireless model has an impressive array of extra features, including a full set of dedicated media buttons. That said, there are a couple of minor downsides. Firstly, it doesn't support Bluetooth, so you'll need a free USB port on your computer for the wireless receiver. It isn't as quiet to type on as the slightly pricier Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Keyboard. It's large, and you can't remove its wristrest, so it also takes up considerable space on your desk.

If you're an ergonomics guru looking for a keyboard you can fine-tune to best suit your body, we recommend the MoErgo Glove80, the best split keyboard and the best for enthusiasts we've tested. This mechanical unit is fully wireless with two halves that you can connect via Bluetooth and pair with up to four devices simultaneously. Each side also has dedicated thumb clusters, a detachable wrist rest, and a concave key well with a columnar key layout. Overall, this design aims to minimize the distance your fingers need to travel while typing, which can reduce the overall strain and fatigue you experience while typing. You can also tent both halves of this keyboard between 10 and 30 degrees to reduce forearm pronation.

In addition to the ergonomic adjustments, this keyboard allows you to customize layouts and record complex macros using ZMK firmware or MoErgo's web-based layout editor. While these configuration tools are powerful, they're less user-friendly than the more basic configuration software used by our top pick on this list, the Logitech ERGO K860. Altogether, as far as the best split keyboards go, this is a standout option if you're a true ergonomics devotee. Still, it's considerably more expensive than the other options on this list.