Kinesis TKO 60% gaming keyboard

Does this keyboard suit me?

Width	295 mm
Depth	114mm
Height	33 mm
Edition	Windows
Key layout	QWERTY (ANSI US int.)
Switch type	Kailh BOX mechanical switches
Connection	USB-C cable

An ode to the Ergo Professional

Not one, not two, but THREE spacebars

You just effortlessly land your umpteenth 360 no-scope headshot while jumping off a building. Easy peasy. What you hadn't counted on, however, was the enemy waiting for you there. You still have your sniper in your hands, what do you do… Slide away with one spacebar to switch weapons with another spacebar so you can then bunny hop with the third spacebar, leaving the enemy with no chance, of course. Easy peasy!

Why the TKO gaming keyboard from Kinesis?

Design

The TKO keyboard from Kinesis' gaming division has been specially developed for avid gamers. The keyboard has a compact design, which provides space for the mouse. It also allows you to keep it closer to you for more precision when playing FPS games.

To keep the keyboard as compact as possible, the arrow keys and the numeric keypad have been omitted, as has the row of F1 to F12 keys at the top. However, these can be operated using a combination key, starting with pressing the Fn key. In this way, all keys on the keyboard have a second function that can be used in this manner.

The board can be tilted on all sides, which is a unique feature. This way, you can raise the right or left side while gaming, as you often use the keyboard with only one hand during gameplay. This puts your wrist, arm, and hand in a more natural position. This costs less energy and prevents injuries.

Functionality

The keys are programmable. This means you can assign new functions to the keys yourself. You can also easily add macros, allowing entire sentences to be conjured up with a single press of a button. Programming can be done easily using the app developed for this purpose, or via onboard programming.

Furthermore, the keyboard features three spacebars, all of which can be assigned a different function. You can also quickly change the RGB mode and activate "game mode" via onboard programming. With game mode enabled, macros and the Windows key are disabled, so you don't accidentally exit the game.

Gateron switch puller

The Gateron switch puller is the ultimate addition to your hot-swappable keyboard. Our hot-swappable keyboards already come standard with a keycap and switch puller. However, this switch puller is more user-friendly.

You place the Gateron switch puller over the switch and press down until you hear a click. Now you can easily pull out the switch. With a press of the button on top, the puller releases the switch. You can read more about the Gateron switch puller here.

What makes an ergonomic gaming keyboard so good?

Anyone who spends a lot of time at the computer knows that this can be strenuous for your wrists, shoulders, back, and neck. A good keyboard can help you with this. The Kinesis TKO keyboard, for example, has a compact design. The keys are easy to press and respond exceptionally quickly. Furthermore, you can place your mouse closer to your body. All of this is to make your input more precise and prevent injuries.

Get the most out of this product

The keyboard uses mechanical Kailh switches. However, these are hot-swappable, meaning you can easily remove them using the included keycap puller and replace them with switches of your choice. Cherry, Zealios, and Gateron are examples of switches that can also be placed on this keyboard.

Furthermore, the keyboard comes in a beautiful and convenient case. This is also the optimal way to transport your Kinesis TKO keyboard. The case opens and closes with a zip and contains a compartment for the keyboard, a small compartment for cables, and a pouch for small accessories.

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Whichever colour switches you choose; you will receive four of the other colour switches with your purchase. You could, for example, put these in your WASD keys because they feel a bit nicer during gaming. Since this keyboard has three spacebar keys, you could also use them for that.