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Relative Finger Strength
We have moved some of the most commonly-used function keys to the middle of the keyboard to be pressed by the thumb or index finger
Natural Wrist Alignment
The first benefit you’ll notice when you begin typing on X-Bows is that your arms and wrists sit at a more natural position. The angled key layout promotes a more comfortable straight wrist angle.
Ortholinear Key Layout
When you extend your finger, it doesn’t curve the way that a standard keyboard’s layout does. The staggered design is over 100 years old and was never intended for comfort. Our ortholinear design reduces finger travel and fatigue.
Reduced Wrist Movements
On a standard keyboard, you are forced to slightly bend your wrists to reach certain keys. These micro movements add up and can cause injury. X-Bows is aligned to the natural movement plane of your fingers and greatly reduces the need for wrist movement.
All of these improvements add up to much more healthy, comfortable typing that allows you to get more done at work. You’ll immediately notice that the quality of your work improves when you aren’t getting fatigued or distracted by sore hands and wrists.
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Gateron Switches
Increase your WPM
Mechanical keys record each button press more quickly than standard membrane keyboards. No need to “bottom out” each keystroke means faster typing.
Tactile feedback for more accurate typing
With mechanical switches, you really feel that you’ve pressed a key. This feedback allows you to reduce typing mistakes.
Satisfying every time you press a key
Every key you press feels solid and alive. You can feel the spring compressing and it makes typing much more enjoyable.
Longer Lifespan
Membrane keyboards will typically last for 10 million key presses. The Gateron optical switches on X-Bows last 100 million strokes- that's a very long time.
Replaceable and Swappable Switches
We use modular, plate-mounted switches. You can swap them with another set of switches to get a different typing feel. While it is unlikely that they will have any failures, being able to replace a single switch instead of the whole keyboard is much cheaper and easier.
Sculpted Keycaps For Better Ergonomics
Our keycaps are a unique shape, designed to make each row as comfortable as possible. The keycaps are molded so that your fingertip sits comfortably on them. We use double-shot keycaps so that the legends will never fade away.
The Learning Curve
X-Bows is not the first ergonomic keyboard ever created. Plenty of people have identified that the keyboard layout that we use could be dramatically improved. The biggest impediment to these keyboards gaining broader acceptance is that they require users to learn a whole new layout. Busy people inevitably get frustrated and revert back to their old keyboard when they need to work faster. Despite best intentions, a lot of ergonomic keyboards end up in a drawer never to be used again.
With X-Bows, we were dedicated to making that learning curve as manageable as possible. The letter keys have not moved from their QWERTY layout. Your right index finger is still hitting “J” and your left ring finger is still responsible for typing “W”. You don’t need to memorize a new key layout, your hands already know where all of the letters are on X-Bows.
The keys that we did move- ENTER, Backspace, ALT and Control- can also be found on the right side of the keyboard. We call these our “training wheel keys”. While we think that the keys in the middle are more convenient, as you’re beginning to type on X-Bows, it is no problem if you find yourself reaching for the backspace in the top-right. They are there while you adjust. Since X-Bows' keys are fully remappable, once you find yourself no longer needing these training wheel keys, you can program them to become shortcuts or macros; increasing your productivity even further!
While you won’t be able to take X-Bows out of the box and feel 100% comfortable typing on it immediately. Our testers have all reported adjusting to the new layout in under a week, some in as little as a few hours. Compared to other ergonomic boards that can take a month or more to adjust to, X-Bows makes ergonomic typing more accessible than ever before.
What the Experts Are Saying
With the intuitive X-Bows software, you can:
Set custom macros and functions
Set custom keyboard layers
Remap keys
Create custom backlight settings
On-Board Memory
Saves preferences and customizations onto the keyboard’s memory. The settings can be used across devices and across sessions.
Programmable LEDs
Each key has an individually programmable LED. Out of the box, there are 16 lighting presets. With our software, there are more than 16 million customization possibilities.
Knight Plus magnetic connection
We built the numpad on Knight Plus to function on either the left or right side of the keyboard. The magnetic connection is strong enough to never accidentally come disconnected from the keyboard.
Made of Tough Aluminum
X-Bows users are always blown away by our build quality. X-Bows Knight and Knight Plus are built using an incredibly sturdy one-piece aluminum body. X-Bows Nature is made from ABS plastic, with a solid aluminum top plate to prevent any body flex. When you’re typing, X-Bows is never going to move around on your desk.
Spill and Dust Proof
While we wouldn’t advise you to submerge your keyboard in water, X-Bows is rated to be spill, dust, and snack-proof. It will survive any lunchtime accidents. X-Bows has no crevices that will collect crumbs, you can easily remove the keycaps and give it a complete wipedown.
Detachable cable, Replaceable Switches and Keycaps
Our keyboards are built to last. All of our parts are extremely durable but we’ve still made X-Bows to be as modular as possible.. We use replaceable keyswitches, keycaps, and USB-C cables. You’ll never again need to replace your whole keyboard due to one faulty switch or a cat-chewed cord.
Used by more than 5000, including professionals at:
Is Your Keyboard Killing Your Career?
Have you ever encountered someone who just seems to get an impossible amount of work done in a day? Someone who can enter into their flow state right away when they sit down? Having an uncomfortable desk setup is a surefire way to ensure that you are NOT one of those people. When you work uncomfortably, you’re proven to be less efficient and less creative.
The biggest benefit of X-Bows is in how much better you’ll feel while you’re typing. Your whole body will feel more comfortable and you’ll find yourself enjoying your work more. Reduced strain on your joints will cause you to feel noticeably less tired at the end of the day. You’ll be able to enjoy your time outside of work even more too!
When you customize your X-Bows to use macros and shortcuts, you’ll find that your work gets done even faster. You won’t believe how many simple, repetitive tasks can be automated using our intuitive driver software.
We can’t guarantee that using X-Bows will immediately get you a raise or spark an idea for the next billion dollar start-up, but it will ensure that your mind can focus on work, and not be distracted by typing discomfort.
Invest in yourself and invest in better typing.
Features
Works With Windows, Mac, and Linux
X-Bow works seamlessly with any operating system- just plug in and begin typing. At the moment, our driver software for advanced layout customization is only compatible with Windows. Mac and Linux support will be available in the future.
N-Key Rollover and Anti-Ghosting
Most keyboards only allow you to press 2 keys at once. This lowers your typing speed and can lead to a lot of errors. X-Bows will register all of your key strokes, allowing you to enter more complicated macros and type as quickly as possible.
One Year Comprehensive Warrantee
X-Bows represents an investment in your health and productivity. We offer a hassle-free, no strings attached warrantee on our products.
What's In the Box?
X-Bows comes with:
- Keycap and key switch puller
- USB-A to USB-C cord (2 for Knight Plus)
- 2 rubber feet (4 for Knight Plus)
- 4 extra Gateron switches
- Instruction booklet