Alternatives to the Microsoft/Incase Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard

If the Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard is not available in your country, these are some alternatives.

In our review of the Microsoft/Incase Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard, we gave it a full 5-star rating. That said, you may be in a situation where the Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard is simply not available in your country, either from Incase, or via third party resellers. Importing it may not be financially viable either whether it's due to high shipping costs, import taxes, or that they simply won't ship to a country.

In this case, there are alternatives. With the exception of the Keychron K15 Max, we haven't used nor reviewed these, so we recommend doing additional research to see if these alternatives are right for you.

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• Our full review of the Microsoft/Incase Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard:
  https://www.bulsuk.com/2025/09/sculpt-ergonomic-keyboard-review.html

Keychron K15 Max

The Keychron K15 Max is a low profile, mechanical keyboard with an Alice layout. It doesn’t have a separate number pad included, but it is more readily available globally, whether directly from Keychron or Aliexpress. It's a good, well designed keyboard, is comfortable to use, and the typing experience is identical to the Keychron K11 Max, which we review here: Keychron K11 Pro/Max Review.

Incase/Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard

Not to be confused with the Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard, this one is an evolution and modernisation of the older, Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 & 7000, first released back in 2005. Coming from that pedigree, it is a split keyboard and offers a supremely comfortable, ergonomic typing experience. It also has deep keystrokes like other keyboards from that generation, and while not as clicky as mechanical keyboards, is relatively satisfying to type on. Given its size and wired nature, this really is best left permanently on a desk.

If you can accept the fact that there’s a number pad, the Ergonomic Keyboard can be a good choice. I used its predecessor, the Natural Keyboard 7000 for over 10 years, and since the Ergonomic Keyboard is essentially the same keyboard with a refreshed look, I can still recommend it. Also coming in at USD 80, it remains relatively affordable.

HP 960 Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard

The HP 960 Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard (USD 119) offers a similar split layout with an included, separate number pad, uses AA batteries, and scissor switches. It also has negative tenting built in, and offers wireless connectivity via either Bluetooth, or the included HP unifying USB dongle. Given HP is a global company, it's more likely that you'll be able to source this directly from HP in your country, or through its resellers.

Lenovo Go Wireless Split Keyboard

The Lenovo Go Wireless Split Keyboard (USD 99), has a unique cork palm rest, which given its orange-brown colour is quite striking. It also offers scissor switches, uses AA batteries, and connects via a USB A dongle. It does not have a separate number pad, nor does it have Bluetooth. Like HP, Lenovo maintains a global presence increasing the chances you'll be able to find this keyboard in most countries.

Logitech ERGO K860 Wireless Split Keyboard

Logitech also manufactures a split ergonomic keyboard in the form of the Logitech ERGO K860 Wireless Split keyboard (USD 140), but this model comes with an integrated number pad, which some may like, but we don't, given it causes mouse placement to be offset too far to the right.

Kensington Pro Fit KB675 EQ Ergo TKL

There are two variations of this keyboard: the TKL variation named here omits the number pad, while the Pro Fit Ergo KB680 EQ has a number pad integrated. We would prefer the TKL version for ergonomic comfort.

It has a built-in battery which is charged using USB C, and offers wireless connectivity for up to three devices: two via Bluetooth, and one using the USB A wireless dongle included. While officially priced at USD 140, it looks like it can be bought for as low as USD 75 as well.

Homages to the Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard

We haven't reviewed these, but companies have developed homages to the Microsoft/Incase Sculpt. These try to copy, and in some cases, improve on the Sculpt. Although they look promising, it may be difficult to get a hold of these keyboards given the companies seem to lack a global sales and logistics footprint. It may end up being easier to get a hold of the Sculpt Ergonomic keyboard. If I had to choose between the original Sculpt and these homages, I would still buy the Sculpt given its pros and cons are well known by this point.

Matias Sculpted Ergonomic Keyboard

The Matias Sculpted Ergonomic Keyboard retains most of the design elements from the Microsoft Sculpt. In a way, it is an upgrade as it offers the ability to use the keyboard in wired mode, providing a choice of USB A and C wireless receiver dongles, and a built-in battery. It costs USD 79 for the wired version, or USD 119 for the wireless version.

Kinesis mWave Mechanical Keyboard

Another homage is the Kinesis mWave Mechanical Keyboard. It too inherits the overall shape of the Sculpt, but uses Gateron Low Profile mechanical switches, instead of scissor switches as in the original Sculpt, offering significantly more key travel as a result. It uses two AA batteries for power, and offers Bluetooth connectivity. Users can also use it when wired, and in that configuration it also offers backlighting. They also offer Mac keycaps to switch out for an additional cost (USD 25). Kinesis sells the mWave for USD 120.

Updates

17 Sep 2025: First published

9 Oct 2025: Added the Incase/Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard to the list

16 Oct 2025: Added the Kensington Pro Fit Ergo KB675 EQ TKL into the list