The Keychron Q14 Max is the best ergonomic keyboard I’ve used so far — and my wrists have never been this pain-free

Do you type for a living? I do, and on average, I bash out around 1,500 words a day, five days a week. It’s funny — you don’t actually realize the importance of good ergonomic gear until you start experiencing discomfort in your wrists. As I approach my 30s, it feels more important than ever to look after myself. As Staff Reviews Writer, I get to review the best mechanical keyboards, and I feel like I’ve just struck gold with the Keychron Q14 Max — and it’s the best ergonomic keyboard I’ve tested so far.

What makes an ergonomic keyboard good? A comfortable layout, switches that don’t take too much force to activate, user-friendly companion software, the ability to program macros for maximum productivity, to name a few. And the Q14 Max checks all those boxes. If you type for a living, here’s why I recommend Keychron’s beast.

Why do I need an ergo keyboard?

Sedentary jobs — working for too long while seated — have increased by 83% since 1950 in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. Bad practices can lead to repetitive strain injuries (RSI) which damage muscles, tendons, nerves, and soft tissues in the body. You wouldn’t think that sitting at a desk can lead to RSI, but it can. And while it can be treated early to ensure damage isn’t permanent, I’d personally rather avoid it altogether.