Perixx PERIBOARD-535RD Wired Ergonomic Mechanical Split Keyboard - Low-Profile Red Linear Switches - Programmable Feature with Macro Keys - Compatible with Windows and Mac OS X - US English, Black

This is a very fine and well made keyboard. It is a pleasure to type with. The sound feedback (the click) is not too loud as to disturb others, but good for those who like the click. I type all day long and have used a lot of the ergonomic keyboards...and this is by far the best I have every used. The feel is just right. Keys pop back ever so nicely. The return key, enter, and shift key are larger for easy tapping. Love this keyboard. The extra $30.00 dollars over the others is well worth the price. So So GOOD!!!

This keyboard combines all the elegance of a gaming keyboard with the ergonomics of, well, an ergonomic keyboard. The Cloud 9 keyboard was the first mechanical ergonomic board I've owned, but I think this one is better in many ways: 1) it is a smaller form factor and takes up much less desk space; 2) the low-profile switches make typing a breeze and with less effort; 3) the classic layout doesn't try to do anything "cute," so I do not have to get used to a different location of, for example, the delete, home, end, page up, page down, etc. keys; and 4) the price is very reasonable compared to competitors of similar products. There are probably other reasons I am forgetting to mention, but I wholeheartedly encourage anyone who is looking for an ergonomic keyboard to start using this one. If you've never used mechanical switches before, you've been missing out. I like the blue/clicky switches, but they're not for everyone. The brown (tactile) or red (straight) switches may be to your preference. Either way, they add a lot of pleasure to the typing experience. And in a world where many spend half of their waking life in front of a computer, you should have nothing but the best.

I have used the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard at home and at work for at least 10 years (and the similar Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite for many years before that). I love that keyboard design, and even though the letters have rubbed off some of the more frequently used keys, both of my Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboards have held up well and still work perfectly. However, after switching to Mac at home, I wanted to find a keyboard with four keys to the left of the spacebar, including an "fn" key, to match the layout on my MacBook's keyboard. The Periboard-535 seemed like it would be a great replacement. It has the exact same keyboard layout as the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard, except that it has four modifier keys on each side of the spacebar instead of three--which is what I wanted, and it has a similar split and sloped ergonomic design (but see "Cons" below). Unfortunately, it turns out that the "fn" key on the Periboard-535 is not a fully functional "fn" key. It can only be used to perform actions on the keyboard itself in combination with other keys (e.g., in combination with the F1 - F12 keys). When the "fn" key on the Periboard-535 is pressed, no signal or key code is sent from the keyboard to the operating system. (I confirmed with Perixx support that that is how the Periboard-535 is designed and that there is no way to reprogram the "fn" key or use it to perform a macro when pressed by itself.) For me, that was a deal killer because that was the entire reason for looking for a replacement for my Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard, and I had to return the Periboard-535. If my Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboards had broken, I probably would have kept the Periboard-535, because it might be the best available substitute. But I did not find the Periboard-535 to be a good replacement for a working Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard. Pros: * The mechanical brown tactile switches have a nice feel. They aren't the same as the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard, but the keys press smoothly and seemed "faster". * The keyboard layout matches the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard and includes full number pad * The ergonomic design is decent and is both split and sloped, but not as good as the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard (see below) * The USB cord to connect the keyboard to the computer is braided and a good length Cons: * The "fn" key is not a true, fully functional "fn" key. * The ergonomic design is not as good as the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard, which has a "wave" design. The Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard has a split design that is actually slightly curved, compared to the Periboard-535's split design that is straight. Similarly, the slope on the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard is curved, compared to the Periboard-535's slope design that is a straight angle. For me, the curved split and curved slope on the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard are more comfortable--at least after a decade of using that design. * The palm rest on the Periboard-535 is hard, textured plastic and not cushioned leather (or imitation leather) like the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 Keyboard. I didn't think that would really matter, but it was surprising to me how noticeable the difference was. * The palm rest on the Periboard-535 is a bit too small and the keyboard has sort of sharp corners. Missing Bonus Feature: * Although not really a true "con", it would have been nice if the Periboard-535 had backlit keys (at least plain white) like its cousin, the wireless Periboard-835 (which has RGB backlighting). I would like to have a backlit keyboard, but I am only interested in a wired keyboard because I don't want to have to think about charging the keyboard or deal with an aging battery several years down the road.

Before I got this keyboard I was a user of the Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard which I loved and used for about 8 years. It was time for me to retire that reliable keyboard and I was interested in trying something new but was still wanted a split keyboard design but also had a 10 key pad since since the sculpt’s 10 key was separate from the keyboard. I debated between this keyboard and the Logitech Ergonomic keyboard but decided to give this a try because of the mechanical keys and have not been disappointed so far. 1. I don’t mind that the wrist rest isn’t padded. My old keyboard pad wore out and there were permanent marks from where my wrist rested that no amount of cleaning could ever remove. This wrist rest is still comfortable and I don’t think it will show signs of wear like a padded rest would. 2. I got the tactile buttons (brown switches) and the buttons don’t make that much noise. I love the feeling of pressing these keys. 3. I don’t use the programmable macro keys so I can’t speak on their usefulness. I use this keyboard for my job and mostly am creating spreadsheets and writing e-mails. I can’t complain about this keyboard so far. I’m very used to the split keyboard design and have no problems getting adjusted to this. My only slight gripe is that the keyboard does occupy more space then the MS Sculpt do my mouse had to be out further than my body than I’m used to but I have adjusted. This is the only company that I was able to find that has an ergonomic keyboard with mechanical keys. I will update this review if I run into any problems.

It gets at least 1 star for: - being the only keyboard availabe that put mechanical switches, low-profile or not, at ergonomic angle and tented while still keeping the standard 104 key layout - for having Mac and Windows buttons to swap modifier keys - for looking decent Unfortunately, I couldn't use these options as the keyboard was unusable because the palm of my hand rests on the edge of the palm rest, which makes typing very uncomfortable on the palm. Maybe someone with very small hands could get by, but even then the palm rest should probably be cushioned not plastic. Keyboard moved on the right side while typing or moving hands back into position on the keyboard. Keyboard also was flimsy and really needed another leg in middle for more stability under the tent of the keyboard. Maybe they will update their design to try out again, but at this point it isn't worth the money.

My previous keyboard was a similar ergonomic design, but with basic non-mechanical switches, and the difference is night and day. The keys on my other one felt slow/squishy, whereas these are super responsive, allowing me to type much faster with a very light touch. I also love the sound. I was concerned it would be too loud, so I got the red switches, and they are exactly what I wanted - still with the satisfying clack of a mechanical keyboard, but won't wake anyone up in the next room. I was choosing between this one and another model that did not have the 10-key number pad, and this won because I wasn't willing to go without that. I haven't used all the features yet, but the Macro keys have already come in handy - very nice to have. Size wise, this also fits my adjustable keyboard tray - other ergonomic models were so wide that they would have been spilling over the sides. The interface software is so easy to use - I always disable the left-side Windows key so I don't accidentally hit it and interrupt my gaming session, and with previous keyboards I always had to go into the Registry Editor and modify hex codes, but for this one you can do it with a simple click on the mapping profile through the software. The only thing that would have been nice to have is a bit of lighting on the keys for when the room is dark, but that's not a big deal, and otherwise I have no notes.

This one hurts. I read reviews, watched videos, researched the differences between red, brown, and blue switches. I listened to audio samples from multiple sources of what it'd sound like to type on. I was beyond excited to see a mechanical switch ergo keyboard finally available. Been waiting over twenty years for something like this! Opting for the brown switches I wasn't at all disappointed in the feedback. Short throw keys, a good tactile feeling, not obnoxiously loud, it felt GREAT to type on and I was so dang excited to finally get away from these awful membrane type keys! But within minutes this keyboard let me down hard. First off, there are extra keys. Because it's both Windows and Mac there's some extra stuff thrown in there, including a function lock key which needs to be on for F1-F12 to work. Otherwise they operate as multimedia keys and some other stuff. This also leaves all of the function keys directly in line with the number keys up top, not slightly offset. There's also barely any spacing between the rows which meant a lot of accidental key presses. A bigger issue was having a fourth button at the bottom left which continued to mess me up in very short order. But the single worst offender which I don't see being brought up in other reviews is the shape of the wrist rest. Not the texture, which was fine. For whatever reason this keyboard's rest is shaped with 90 degree edges and completely fails to follow the curve of the split key design, you can clearly see how there's less of a rest by the spacebars and more of a rest at the edges. I don't know of any other ergo keyboard with this general shape, and with good reason. I was concerned about this going in and my concerns turned out to be the ultimate downfall of this keyboard. After about 20 minutes of typing the heels of my palms were both getting very irritated because they were resting against this sharp edge. The rest isn't nearly long enough and this deficiency in usable surface area holds the keyboard back. I even looked online to see if anyone provided an extension to the rest, to no avail. It's a dang shame as this keyboard has a great feeling to it. The aluminum shell makes it feel sturdy while being incredibly thin and light. The switch keys are AMAZING and I sorely want to keep them! But when it hurts to type on an ergonomic keyboard then it is immediately failing at its main purpose in life. I'm a writer and a gamer, I put serious miles on my keyboards. I've gone through 2-3 Fellowes Microban ergo keyboards which no longer seem to be available, though they can now be found as the Perixx Periboard-512. I've just ordered a 512 for when this last Fellowes finally meets its end. Hopefully the quality hasn't taken a hit. Letting this one go hurts, but it'd hurt more to keep it. Here's hoping Perixx makes a Gen 2 version which can address these issues, I would eagerly give it another try.

A fan of ergonomic keyboard and mechanical keyboards, I've looked at MANY keyboards trying to find the right one. Many of the mechanical ergonomic keyboards are nice but they suffer from the fatal flaw of not having an "Insert" key (a nogo for us Emacs users). The Periboard-535BL hits all my ergonomic needs and my mechanical keyboard needs. The ultra-low profile blue Kalih switches are so satisfyingly clicky and not terribly noisy. The main reason for getting a new keyboard is for a transition at work from Linux to Mac (not by choice). One absolutely maddening feature of the new Macs is the Globe/FN key which seems to be a copyrighted feature which ONLY Apple provides on their external keyboards. The bad part is that the Globe key is used to access emojis (a feature I do not care about) and for changing/moving applications with window tiling (a feature I very very much care about). While this keyboard does have an "FN" key, it has nothing to do with the Mac Globe/FN key; this keyboard's FN key allows you to invoke the function keys F1-F12. (Just a quick heads up; for window tiling, there's a free app called Rectangle which obviates the need for the Globe key AT ALL [take that, Apple]). Some people find the wrist wrest to be too "sharp" but my hand size does not run into this issue and I find the wrist wrest to be very comfortable. I'd highly recommend this keyboard. No flashy lights, great ergonomic utility and all the mechanical feels. The

Very good starter keyboard for ergonomic enthusiasts. I bought the red linear switch variant. Gives me a good feel while typing, and I feel I am typing faster and making fewer mistakes because my pinky fingers have to do leas gymnastics to reach several keys due to the more natural position of my hands and palms. Some rewiring of my muscle memory is required because I was used to typing the letter B using my right index finger, but the correct finger should have been the left index. Now I keep typing ‘nut’ instead of ‘but’ 😅. The palm rest is good and comfortable, though I had read earlier that the plastic edge is not very comfortable. That may be true, but it turns out that my keyboard tray’s palm rest is of exactly the same height, so I get a pretty broad palm rest. For those who are interested I bought the ErgoYou clamp-on ergonomic keyboard tray - extra spacious 27”.

今まで愛用していたMicrosoftのエルゴノミクスキーボード(5-KV)が(5年程で)調子が悪くなり、同じものを購入したかったが、既に生産終了していた。米版輸入を検討したが、価格が高くなりすぎて断念。この際だからと、気になっていた分離キーボードを、ぺリックスで格安分離キーボードがあったので、お試しで購入してみました。 結論、とてもチープで、また、軽くて打鍵中に動いてしまうし、打鍵感もキモ過ぎてお話にならない商品だった。 このままこれを使用していたら、指が腐り落ちると思い、Microsoftのエルゴノミクスキーボードに可能な限り形の近い商品を探し、このキーボードにたどり着きました。前回の分離キーと同メーカーのぺリックスということで不安だったが、これは大当たりでした。 まず、形状は以前から愛用していたMicrosoftと同様に形は勿論ですが、当時から気に入っていたのは、手前側が持ち上げられる角度調整です。このタイプ実は中々ない。これが非常に使いやすい。しかも、Microsoftでは1段階しか調整できなかったが、これは2段階角度調整できます。 次に、手を置くパッド部分がMicrosoftはクッションでしたが、ただのプラです。がしかし、これが良かった。Microsoftはクッションの為、汗を吸ったり、ヘタってボロボロになり、張り替えたりする必要がありましたが、これは、ただのプラなので耐久性は高く、汗もかかない。手が疲れることもなかったのでGOODポイント。 続いて、打鍵感ですが、言うまでもないが、メカニカルキーボード(今回は青軸)の為、(好みは人によるが)最高に気持ち良いです。エルゴノミクスのメカニカルキーボードで、2万円切っているとか安すぎる。ぺリックスってのは、良心的な価格設定なんだな※前回の分離キーも破格の値段(1万円切っていた)だったが、お前は許さん) 後は、デザインがかっこいい。ガンメタリックな色合いが高級感があってよい。チープさは欠片もない。 他にも、マクロキーを設定できるようだ(4つまで登録出来るようだ。私はデフォルトのままで特に設定はしていない) 最後に、Microsoftエルゴノミクスキーボード(5-KV)を好んで使用していた方には、特にお勧めします。そうでなくても、エルゴノミクスのメカニカルキーボードでこの価格は安く、お値段以上の商品です。こんなに長々と書きたくなるような気持の良い打鍵感です(笑) 注意事項ですが、このキーボードは英語配列です。日本語配列ではないので注意。PC側で英語配列に設定してください。英語配列とはいえ、そんなに大きな配列の違いはありません。一部記号が違うくらいです。すぐに慣れます。なんなら、使いやすいくらいです。 このキーボードに関して、ちょっと微妙と感じたのが、スペースキーがやたらでかいことですかね。間違って触れることがままありました。でも、本当にそれくらいです。

I bought 2 wired ones, one linear (red switches) for home and one clicky (blue switches) for office, to replace the MS Natural 4000s that I've been using for years. (The MS 4000 shape and layout is good, and the key feel is acceptable, but they always die eventually, repairing them is a tedious business, and they're no longer manufactured so the supply of good ones will dry up.) Good points: * standard layout with all keys present: navigation cluster (with separate PrtSc and Pause/Break keys), F keys, numpad. No missing keys, key multiplexing for F keys only * symmetrical meta key layout for Shift, Ctrl, Alt and Start * unobjectionable Fn key behaviour: it's easy to get the F keys to behave as F keys * nice 2-piece space bar with uncomplicated-looking mechanism * tent and backwards tilt angles similar to the MS 4000 and MS Sculpt, both proven very comfortable in my view * nice braided cable that's a useful length * keyswitches feel good to type on. The clicky switches go click when you press them and then go click again when you release them, and it feels glorious to type quickly; the linear switches feel pretty effortless to type on, nice and smooth, fairly quiet but with a bit of an echoey clack. (I was expecting the linear switches to feel a bit disappointing, but actually they are quite satisfying) * US layout available internationally (if at a premium), possibly a minority thing but I like that nice wide enter key Less good points: * f6 is on the other side of the split compared to the Microsoft keyboards. Slightly annoying, but it didn't take long to get used to * plastic wrist rest is nowhere near as nice as the padded ones on the MS 4000 or MS Sculpt * clicky switches go click independently of activation - it's possible to activate without clicking, and click without activating. My hand-ear coordination must be better than I thought as this actually took some getting used to (I can't comment regarding the macOS mode. I haven't had any reason to use the keyboard macros.)

Never thought an ergonomic full size mechanical CLICKY keyboard exists. This awesome German-engineered wonderful proved me wrong.

If you have RSI or tendonitis get the red switches.