Ultimate Hacking Keyboard

What hackers pick instead

• MoErgo Glove80Split, contoured keyboard with a large thumb cluster that people find comfortable and ergonomic, especially with tenting and mounting. Most common caveat: a difficult learning curve.29recommend
• Kinesis AdvantageOwners praise its contoured, split layout for easing wrist and hand strain and keeping typing speed; critics say it is bulky, expensive and hard to travel with.29recommend
• ZSA MoonlanderA programmable ortholinear split keyboard that people praise for easy customization, comfort and solid build; the most common caveat is the lack of function keys.27recommend
• ZSA VoyagerWell built, comfortable split keyboard with integrated training, praised for long coding sessions and easing wrist pain. One critic says it is not very ergonomic.17recommend
• ErgoDox EZErgonomic split keyboard praised for long-term comfort, custom layouts and open firmware. Critics say newer boards beat it and it is often too large.17recommend

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The 16 most detailed of 24 comments. Each links to the original.

1. If you like the split design and programmability of the Moonlander but not the layout and associated relearning curve, I can recommend the UHK as a good choice.

   Recommends · Jul 2026 · in “My Favorite Keyboards”

2. I own both the 60v2 and the newer UHK 80 (I was a beta tester), these keyboards are my final destination.

   Recommends · May 2026 · in “Ploopy Bean: a trackpoint for every computer”

3. it's been a really powerful way to work, being able to control the mouse with either thumb

   Recommends · Jul 2026 · in “Multiple Mouse Cursors in Wayland”

4. I‘ve been having issues with my pinkies for a while now, but I couldn’t leave trackpoint.

   Recommends · Nov 2025 · in “Toucan Wireless Split Keyboard with Touchpad”

5. it paid for itself by not having to go to physiotherapy for the past five years (for RSI)

   Recommends · Nov 2025 · in “Toucan Wireless Split Keyboard with Touchpad”

6. Considering the keyboard/mouse layer feels like an advancement to me

   Recommends · Jul 2026 · in “Precursor”

7. Neat thing about a split board: it forces you to do correct typing.

   Recommends · Mar 2026 · in “I haven't used a mouse for 14 years”

8. I still use mouse keys to manipulate my cursor 99% of the time.

   Recommends · Nov 2025 · in “Ratatui – App Showcase”

9. Just a joy to use, and it's so easy to customize.

   Recommends · May 2026 · in “Ploopy Bean: a trackpoint for every computer”

10. has a trackpoint module that works great!

    Recommends · Nov 2025 · in “Toucan Wireless Split Keyboard with Touchpad”

11. I'm kinda surprised that more people don't have this keyboard.

    Recommends · Jul 2026 · in “My Favorite Keyboards”

12. I have wired v1 and I really appreciate its wired way.

    Recommends · Feb 2026 · in “A Beginner's Guide to Split Keyboards”

13. When I get home my UHK is like a breath of fresh air.

    Recommends · Feb 2026 · in “A Beginner's Guide to Split Keyboards”

14. its been rock solid for me; literally zero issues

    Mixed · Nov 2025 · in “Toucan Wireless Split Keyboard with Touchpad”

15. It affects my non-cheapo keyboard (Ultimate Hacking Keyboard) as well.

    Criticizes · Apr 2026 · in “Fix monitor that goes black, off or blinks due to static electricity in chair”

16. none of them were comfortable enough

    Criticizes · Jan 2026 · in “Keychron's Nape Pro turns your keyboard into a laptop‑style trackball rig”