Review of the MoErgo Glove80 keyboard

It's time for another keyboard review. I've previously reviewed the ZSA Moonlander and the Kinesis Advantage 360Pro. When I read raving reviews about the Glove80 from MoErgo, I had to try it out. I sent an email to MoErgo, and we talked about the Keyboard. When they saw my previous reviews, they were kind enough to send me the Glove80 from MoErgo a pair with my configuration. I want to thank them for the units. As with all my reviews, I'll go straight to the point.<br>I've been using Glove80 for several weeks now, so let's examine its pros and cons (nit: this is a lengthy review; get your coffee or tea before diving in)<br>What is Glove80?<br>If you have used a split keyboard in the past, you can skip this section.<br>If you're new to mechanical keyboards, the Glove80 will look very different compared to other keyboards. First, the keyboard comes with two pieces instead of a single one, and the split allows you to reposition the halves to minimize ulnar deviation, which causes carpal tunnel. Here is a picture of using a standard keyboard. You can see how the wrists are bent.<br>Second, unlike other keyboards, it has a concave key well and thumb cluster to comfortably reach all keys, reducing finger and thumb strain and stress. These ergonomic keyboards also have adjustable tenting mechanisms that further improve hand positions. Along with other features, the Glove80 is a low-profile, mechanical keyboard that provides an ergonomic position for your hands and allows you to type for a long time.<br>Now, let's dive into the various features of the Glove80. You'll see there is more to it.<br>Accessories & Case

First of all, the Glove80 came with a large travel case. I was amazed by it because the case was superbly built and perfect for transporting your Keyboard from one place to another. It's very protective. However, I think the word "travel" doesn't fit the description properly because it's anything but travel-friendly. It's huge, almost like a 13-inch Laptop case. I tried If I could fit it into my backpack, and surprisingly, even though it looked huge, it could fit into my 21L backpack:<br>Would I use it when I go to a coffee shop? Probably yes, depending on if I feel like to travel with it. But it would definitely come with me if I traveled for several weeks and stayed in an Airbnb. I like the case, and the best part is that it's included with Glove80 upon purchase.<br>Another benefit of the case is the peace of mind of receiving it. The keyboard has a highly protective case, so you can be sure nothing will happen to it.Within the case, you'll receive quite a bit of accessories: Some spare keycaps , plastic, o-rings (I'll explain those in a bit), a USB-C to USB-A cable , a keycap puller , rods , and a spanner for tenting (more on this later). Of course, the Glove80 comes as a ready-to-use keyboard; you don't have to solder or build anything yourself manually (this might be obvious for some, but in the Mechanical Keyboard world, keyboards are often sold as "kits", and you need tools, such as soldering iron to build your kit. Most of them don't come with keycaps either).<br>The low profile design makes it easy to carry it.But if you want, you can also order a Glove80 as a kit to solder your favorite switches yourself. At least there is an option for that.<br>The legs of the Glove80 don't perfectly align with the desk, so you have several plastic o-rings that you can put in between the legs. That way you can achieve a perfectly leveled keyboard.<br>Configuration and Design<br>People who know me know that I'm into design, especially iconic furniture. I try to buy and use goods that blend into my work environment. When I visited the MoErgo website, there were four options in terms of color I could choose:<br>White keycaps on a white or black body.<br>Black keycaps on a white or black body.<br>I got the white keycaps on the white body option, and as you can see from the photos, it looks nice. Before I explain my keycap choice, I want to share a few words about the design.<br>First, Glove80 needs to get rid of the sharp edges. It's the only electrical item on my desk with sharp edges. Here is a video that shows some of them.

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Do they bother me? Not at all. You might think it looks good, but the design should not harm you. Initially, I had a few issues because my mouse was between the two halves, and I would always bump into these sharp edges.<br>Second, Glove80 is very lightweight . It feels sturdy but not as premium as the Moonlander or the Kinesis Adv360. You can feel a weight when you hold the keyboards, but not so much with the Glove80. I plan to fix it by designing a custom 3D base and filling it with sand (or any heavy material). I also discovered that people buy weights, such as https://www.amazon.com/Hyperwear-Booster-Hyper-Weighted-Vests/dp/B002O5JYVU/ and use double-sided tapes (i.e., 3m LS300).<br>It looks like a straightforward thing to do. I'll share more about this once I have something...