Review of the MoErgo Go60 Keyboard

It’s time for another keyboard review.<br>Last year, I reviewed the MoErgo Glove80. It was and is still one of my most visited blog posts.In that review, I compared it to the Kinesis Advantage360 Pro and wrote about the travel case, design, switches, tenting, ZMK configuration, community, and how it fit into my daily work.<br>Now MoErgo has a new keyboard: the Go60.<br>MoErgo this time designed it with a different mindset. It is trying to solve a different problem: how can you have a proper split ergonomic keyboard when you're traveling a lot?<br>Go60 in docked modeEven though I've mostly work from home, I work from different places from time to time. The problem with ergonomic keyboards is that most of them are not really portable. They are bulky, and because of the split design it's very hard to pack it.<br>So I got a new Go60. This is a very lengthy article, get your favorite coffee and take time your time!<br>Full disclosure: When I decided to buy it, MoErgo was kind enough to send me unit for testing, and I was free to write whatever I want. Second, readers of this blog know that I'm a keyboard nerd, and that I review all sorts of keyboards. Check my other blog posts to see more. I've paid for additional switches and keycaps.<br>What is the Go60?<br>If you have used a split keyboard before, you already know the basics. The keyboard is split into two halves, which allows you to position your hands more naturally. You don’t have to keep your wrists angled inward like you do with a normal keyboard.<br>The Go60 is a 60-key split keyboard with a columnar layout, a small thumb cluster, low-profile mechanical switches, and unlike other keyboards, comes with two built-in 40mm trackpads (this is the interesting part). MoErgo also built tenting directly into the keyboard, with six settings between 6.2 and 17 degrees (more on this later). That part is the best execution of adding tilting to a keyboard I've seen so far.<br>Again, the most important part is that the Go60 is built around portability. The whole keyboard packs into a compact case (MoErgo lists as 178 x 135 x 43 mm). That’s the main difference compared to larger ergonomic keyboards. The Glove80 also came with a case, and I liked the case, but I also wrote that it was not really travel-friendly because it was huge, almost like a 13-inch laptop case. It's definitely not a travel friendly keyboard. The Go60 is on another level<br>The Go60 is small and compact enough to fit into the front pocket of my backpack (Able Carry Daily plus).Why I wanted to try it<br>Of course, readers of this site knows that I love using different keyboard, and also reviewing them. I’m already used to split ergonomic keyboards. I used the ZSA Moonlander, Kinesis Advantage2, then the Kinesis Advantage360 Pro, and later the Glove80. I even designed my own keyboard, the Hyper Elora. So I’m not coming to the Go60 as someone who wants to learn split keyboards from scratch.<br>For me, the interesting part was whether I can use an ergonomic keyboard outside of my main desk setup. That’s always the problem. I'm pretty good at using my MacBook's keyboard. It's like switching from walking to using a bike. But, I miss my bespoke split setup, such as layers and various shortcuts. I've kinda get used to it and except the same layout on all my keyboards.<br>Design and build<br>People who know me know that I care about design. Not just how something looks, but how it behaves. The small details matter. The edge, the weight, how it sits on the table, how it sounds, how it fits into the rest of the desk.<br>The Go60 has a very different design language compared to the Glove80. The Glove80 has that large sculpted shape with a concave keywell. The Go60 is much flatter and more compact. It has to be, because portability is the point here.<br>Also with Glove80, it had very sharp edges. It wasn't as refined as the Go60. With Go60, they listened to the customers and also significantly improved the design. It's definitely smoother all around, feels more premium. That was one of my issues with Glove80.<br>Keycaps and switches<br>The Go60 uses low-profile Kailh Choc v1 switches. MoErgo currently lists two switch options for the Go60: Cherry Blossom, a 30gf silent linear switch, and Plum Blossom, a 45gf silent linear switch. Both are MoErgo-exclusive switches. Because I previously used something similar to Cherry Blossom (The Red Pro's), I've discovered that 30gf actuation force isn't for me. I constantly trigger keypresses that I didn't meant to. Again it's very personal I know, but my tipping point is 40-45gf and above.<br>I've used the Plum Blossom now for almost a month since I've got the keyboard. First of all, they are light, but also feel solid. Just in my alley. They also are silent. You don't hear anything at all! When I was at the office last month, it was superb, because I wasn't bothering anyone at all.<br>One thing that I still don't like, which is also personal, I'm not a Linear switch guy. I love Tactile switches. I...