Thanks so much for the kind review! The tenting/tilting legs are actually included; the ones in our webshop are spares. As suggested, we'll release wireless keyboards. Enjoy your UHK!
You may be interested in the Dygma Raise 2. It's almost the same price (9 dollars more) and it's definetely more premium. It doesn't have all the bells and whistle yet though, however it is built with exapnsions in mind for future purchase. Check it out, you might like it.
Yeah that's a fun suggestion... I did watch some of their videos on UA-cam before I made a decision and it seemed like a cool setup. Good videos and a very similar for sure... AND they do have the wireless which I like. Something about the UHK one I got spoke to me a little more but it was a coin flip almost. I'll keep my eyes peeled on that one though 👊
Interesting to hear it's better made. I'd choose the UHK myself simply because you can get it without a wrist rest (they're ergonomically risky; wrists shouldn't be "on" anything while you're typing, and when you're not, you can stick your hands in your comfy lap)
In case you’re still looking for a chair, I’ve had an Anonymous Ergo chair for years and it’s been great. Very adjustable, very solid. The seat cushion eventually lost some firmness (after many years of daily use), but you can buy a new seat section from them or just add a gel pad on top of the seat.
Good share, thanks! That chair has been on my radar for quite a while. I was recently sent a couple chairs one of which I reviewed. I will review another one soon here but I'd like to compare it versus some other top tier ones so... I haven't found my perfect chair yet, maybe that'll be it!
Thanks for this review! I just got a UHK also, and I definitely recommend it. I also recommend the Herman Miller chair. I've used it for about 5 years now, and I can confidently say it's worth it. I'd also recommend a standing desk, because that helps also. I use the Fully Jarvis.
Sounds like you've got a nice little setup! What monitor are you using? Anything special? I was just so happy unboxing that UHK and setting it up... it's just nice to see the quality, level of detail, and thought put into it. What a refreshing experience that made me hopeful about straying away from the Logitech / Mac mass produced keyboards.
@@TheSAHDLife Totally understand. I feel the same way! Nothing crazy, I do have a triple monitor setup though. I have two horizontal monitors stacked on top of each other for my "main" monitor (144Hz) and I have a side monitor that's vertical. A little unorthodox but it works great for me!
I’m a software engineer and, like you, I really like the MX Keys. I actually own the mini and full size versions. I looked at the UHK when i was making the jump this year to a split mechanical keyboard. The on-keyboard mouse options and thumb cluster look awesome. I ended up going with a budget option, the Royal Kludge RKS70, plus two laptop risers for (extreme) tenting, and I’m so glad I made this move. The UHK is definitely on my radar for when it’s time to upgrade though.
Not familiar with Royal Kludge! Would you buy it again? I didn't see any split keyboards from them on Amazon but I didn't dig too deep. Sadly I sold my MX Keys mini and I still miss it. I do enjoy my uhk still but sometimes when I'm gaming the 60% keyboard just seems a little too small. I think 75% would be The Sweet Spot. I think that's the one with the arrow keys and f Keys as well?
Thanks for the look. I have never heard of this company. I am going to seriously consider it. Cheers! Also, I purchased a used Herman Miller chair from a local ad. It looks and feels like new and at a fraction of buying a showroom chair. My low back pain literally went away and I am on 5 years using it now and the chair still seems new.
Thanks for watching! 👊 Whether it's this exact keyboard or another one, it just sure feels good to use the right tools for the job you know? I feel like a lot of keyboards haven't changed in 40 years... so to see some innovation and real thought being put into it, it's just awesome since so many of us spend SO much time there. Are you talking about the Aeron chair? My bud has that one and still loves it. I think you can even put a headrest on it if you need it... though I'm not sure I would. Good call about second-hand. I will keep my eyes peeled on marketplace!
@TheSAHDLife Yes, the Aeron chair. I got it from a leasing company that rents furnished office space. Once lease is up, they either reuse the furniture or sell. That is how I got mine. $150. Such a good purchase for me. If I end up buying this keyboard I'll update you. Thanks!
Yeah I like that idea. To be honest, I'm finding I'm really missing the arrow keys. Jeez, maybe even instead of the mouse attachment could work. It's almost my perfect keyboard.
Interesting device, but I wonder how hard it would be to get used to. I use traditional plank style keyboards, and I move back and forth between my work laptop and my personal one frequently during a typical work day. As a touch typist it seems like I would be making mistakes all over the place.
I am right there with you. I think if you committed to this FULL time it would happen quite fast, but since I only use it a couple days of the week it's going a little slower for me. Surprisingly though I am finding I'm able to learn it and be quite fast while still retaining my speed on my laptop. So you can get good at both. I think if you use the plank style and your body doesn't complain, that's fine... but if you are feeling pain or pinches anywhere it might be worth considering a more ergonomic keyboard. It doesn't have to be this one but something that helps your alignment.
That's awesome! It's nice to hear from a happy customer even years later. Does the quality still feel good? The durability I mean? I've only had mine a couple months so I can't give a long term review. I'd love to hear more about what you think of it. And the desk... so I wanted a corner desk and found the following one on sale. It's a sit/stand electric desk too. I love how it looks though to be completely honest, I'm not sure if I like the corner angle yet. I'm used to having the keyboard closer to me without my elbows being on the table if that makes sense. I'm use to sitting at a flat desk AND this one doesn't go very low. It's fine. It's good for the price but I'm not sure I would recommend it yet. I've only had it a couple of weeks. www.shopperplus.ca/p-405759-kento-m1s2-l-shaped-electric-height-adjustable-standing-desk-with-table-top#sku451704
@@TheSAHDLife - ah that's awesome. thanks for letting me know about the desk! So I checked when I first bought a UHK and I got the first version of it in Sep 2018. Took me a while to really get used to it but once I did and got all the key bindings I wanted in place I just can't ever go back to a normal keyboard again. I'm a software dev and am now totally useless programming on a normal laptop keyboard. Ha ha! I can do it but it's just soooo much more inefficient compared to using an external UHK. I got version 2 of the UHK in Nov 2020. What attracted me to that one is that you could swith out the key switches individually and also the backlighting. I still have the V1 keyboard that I keep as a backup. Both keyboards still work great and the keys are still very nice to type on. There are a few loose screws on the V1 keyboard (e.g. - where the modules plug in) but that's only because I haven't taken the time to do any maintenance and I was constantly carrying my keyboard around with me to/from work and while traveling. That V1 keyboard has been to Australia, the USA and Canada and keeps on tickin'! Thanks again for posting your review video and for letting me know about the desk!
Hahaha are you rocking anything special with your keyboard now? Yeah it's funny, it's one of those things you don't even know you need until you use it. I'm still wrapping my head around it. I love products that make you think. I feel like it makes me smarter using it 🤣
@@TheSAHDLife I’m rocking a 60% at the moment. That’s because I put my ring finger on the w key. So I have my board twisted about 45°. But yours looks great for typing
Love the video and energy you have my man, one suggestion though, please put up some sound deadening foam in your studio, the echo can be quite distracting at times
Thanks for letting me know man 👊 and you are right. It's tough because right now I edit on my laptop, so my audio sounds fine through these speakers. I CAN and sometimes do use voice isolation through my editing which works well (that room is a PAIN to sound treat) but like in this case, I forgot. Did you listen on headphones or decent speakers? Or did you just watch on your phone?
I had to switch to an ergonomic mouse recently. I'm the type of person who would rather see what I'm doing than use a shortcut on the keyboard though. I don't even use the shortcuts you can set up in Davinci resoled. Concerning the expensive chairs--I'm not so sure, but now that they say sitting is the new smoking, I might be interested in a setup that allows me to be in a standing position. By the way, I'm still waiting on your teleprompter reveal! I'm about to start trying to figure out what you're using by pixel peeping your other videos! The only one I've seen that comes close is the Parrot Pro.
It's funny, even just setting certain emojis as keyboard shortcuts saves me HEAPS of time. I use this one a lot 👊 so, it's just those little tiny time-saving things that I am starting to appreciate you know? And I might have to share some of my Resolve keyboard shortcuts as I have a few and they make editing a breeze! Sorry about the delay on the teleprompter video lol. I know... I didn't expect to make that 2nd video but I felt it was more important to make HOW to use one properly in that video series. Then life just gets busy and you know how it goes. It's on my agenda 🤣
Well, it's tricky... If you just hold a function key with your other hand you can basically create a number pad. It definitely will take time to get used to and probably isn't quite as fast or as natural feeling though. If my job required it I would probably have a separate Bluetooth number pad but I don't need it. Personally though I do miss arrow keys even though I have set them up on the keyboard it's just not the same. My perfect keyboard would definitely include arrow keys.
Too customizable to the extent that I cannot replicate some of that with any other manufacturer and I'm not prepared to lock my day to day muscle memory in to only one.
Yeah that's a completely fair point. This is definitely the tool you buy when you are a programmer or writer locked into the same desk setup everyday and you just want to rip your work. For people who bounce around on different machines this is not the keyboard to buy.
Alcohol is still in my life but it's definitely not as dominant as it has been in the past. I'm constantly working on it and am happy with where I'm at but it's still very hard for me to say no when someone offers... and since we moved and have made lots of new friends, there have been lots of offers. So no, I'm not a full time non-drinker and still have it in my life. Might be time for me to read the book again. How are you doing?!
You know, I have NEVER heard of or seen one before! That's hilarious. I love it. I can't imagine someone like my wife could ever use their left hand at the pace she would need to for work, but the form factor makes so much more sense. Cool share 👊 And that's exciting about the Q14. Looks slick. Are you a lefty or just want to get used to using the left for that?
Well if YOU made a video on a product you were excited about don't you think others might think it was like an ad also? I try and find really cool or interesting products that I'm stoked to share... I mean you could argue most videos, especially ones where people actually like the products are ads. That's just the world we live in. The funny thing is this isn't even a sponsored video AND I don't even have an affiliate link or anything. It's me just genuinely wanting to support people I think created something cool.
@@TheSAHDLife No, when I make a video I try to tell the strong and weak points and most important try to give added value. The viewer has to get something out of the video, that it was worth the time watching. Information you do not find somewhere else or presented in a unique or good way, making new connection between ideas and so on. Your video did not provide that. (Some of your other content did!) Finally as soon you receive something to keep you are sponsored already. I have a YT channel (keyboards but no kitchen sink), but under a different account btw. Will post some UHK related stuff in the future.
@@nickgoogle4525 Well I think if you have a keyboard channel you might be seeing a video like this with a perspective most people don't have... I think people that don't know as much about keyboards do get value from my video in the sense they didn't realize keyboards could do a lot of this stuff. My audience and yours would be very different. I think it's important for people like you to offer much more in-depth reviews and points... whereas I try and translate to the people who don't understand new tech at all to realize the benefits of why people would or should spend more money on a keyboard. Agree to disagree!
Thanks so much for the kind review! The tenting/tilting legs are actually included; the ones in our webshop are spares. As suggested, we'll release wireless keyboards. Enjoy your UHK!
Sorry I missed that! And that's exciting news about the wireless one... looking forward to that! 👊
Keep up the good work.
You may be interested in the Dygma Raise 2. It's almost the same price (9 dollars more) and it's definetely more premium. It doesn't have all the bells and whistle yet though, however it is built with exapnsions in mind for future purchase. Check it out, you might like it.
Yeah that's a fun suggestion... I did watch some of their videos on UA-cam before I made a decision and it seemed like a cool setup. Good videos and a very similar for sure... AND they do have the wireless which I like. Something about the UHK one I got spoke to me a little more but it was a coin flip almost. I'll keep my eyes peeled on that one though 👊
Interesting to hear it's better made. I'd choose the UHK myself simply because you can get it without a wrist rest (they're ergonomically risky; wrists shouldn't be "on" anything while you're typing, and when you're not, you can stick your hands in your comfy lap)
In case you’re still looking for a chair, I’ve had an Anonymous Ergo chair for years and it’s been great. Very adjustable, very solid. The seat cushion eventually lost some firmness (after many years of daily use), but you can buy a new seat section from them or just add a gel pad on top of the seat.
Good share, thanks! That chair has been on my radar for quite a while. I was recently sent a couple chairs one of which I reviewed. I will review another one soon here but I'd like to compare it versus some other top tier ones so... I haven't found my perfect chair yet, maybe that'll be it!
Thanks for this review! I just got a UHK also, and I definitely recommend it.
I also recommend the Herman Miller chair. I've used it for about 5 years now, and I can confidently say it's worth it.
I'd also recommend a standing desk, because that helps also. I use the Fully Jarvis.
Sounds like you've got a nice little setup! What monitor are you using? Anything special?
I was just so happy unboxing that UHK and setting it up... it's just nice to see the quality, level of detail, and thought put into it. What a refreshing experience that made me hopeful about straying away from the Logitech / Mac mass produced keyboards.
@@TheSAHDLife Totally understand. I feel the same way! Nothing crazy, I do have a triple monitor setup though. I have two horizontal monitors stacked on top of each other for my "main" monitor (144Hz) and I have a side monitor that's vertical. A little unorthodox but it works great for me!
I’m a software engineer and, like you, I really like the MX Keys. I actually own the mini and full size versions. I looked at the UHK when i was making the jump this year to a split mechanical keyboard. The on-keyboard mouse options and thumb cluster look awesome.
I ended up going with a budget option, the Royal Kludge RKS70, plus two laptop risers for (extreme) tenting, and I’m so glad I made this move. The UHK is definitely on my radar for when it’s time to upgrade though.
Not familiar with Royal Kludge! Would you buy it again? I didn't see any split keyboards from them on Amazon but I didn't dig too deep. Sadly I sold my MX Keys mini and I still miss it. I do enjoy my uhk still but sometimes when I'm gaming the 60% keyboard just seems a little too small. I think 75% would be The Sweet Spot. I think that's the one with the arrow keys and f Keys as well?
@@TheSAHDLife Ack! I think UA-cam deleted my (very detailed) response to this because it included a link. I'll re-send the info when I have a moment.
@@RickGladwin UA-cam has been doing some weird stuff lately with comments... it's really annoying. No rush but I'll be curious to check it!
Thanks for the look. I have never heard of this company. I am going to seriously consider it. Cheers! Also, I purchased a used Herman Miller chair from a local ad. It looks and feels like new and at a fraction of buying a showroom chair. My low back pain literally went away and I am on 5 years using it now and the chair still seems new.
Thanks for watching! 👊 Whether it's this exact keyboard or another one, it just sure feels good to use the right tools for the job you know? I feel like a lot of keyboards haven't changed in 40 years... so to see some innovation and real thought being put into it, it's just awesome since so many of us spend SO much time there.
Are you talking about the Aeron chair? My bud has that one and still loves it. I think you can even put a headrest on it if you need it... though I'm not sure I would. Good call about second-hand. I will keep my eyes peeled on marketplace!
@TheSAHDLife Yes, the Aeron chair. I got it from a leasing company that rents furnished office space. Once lease is up, they either reuse the furniture or sell. That is how I got mine. $150. Such a good purchase for me. If I end up buying this keyboard I'll update you. Thanks!
@@wizzle- What a deal. And yeah keep me posted!
Welcome to the world of ergo keyboards. Your journey has just begun!
It's a cheap hobby right? ...right?!
🤣
Do you have any favourite keys/caps or just straight up keyboards etc?
I hope the future version of the attachments will have extra keys for the index fingers.
Lets say 2 between the G-H and B-N and 1 beside the T.
Yeah I like that idea. To be honest, I'm finding I'm really missing the arrow keys. Jeez, maybe even instead of the mouse attachment could work. It's almost my perfect keyboard.
Interesting device, but I wonder how hard it would be to get used to. I use traditional plank style keyboards, and I move back and forth between my work laptop and my personal one frequently during a typical work day. As a touch typist it seems like I would be making mistakes all over the place.
I am right there with you. I think if you committed to this FULL time it would happen quite fast, but since I only use it a couple days of the week it's going a little slower for me. Surprisingly though I am finding I'm able to learn it and be quite fast while still retaining my speed on my laptop. So you can get good at both. I think if you use the plank style and your body doesn't complain, that's fine... but if you are feeling pain or pinches anywhere it might be worth considering a more ergonomic keyboard. It doesn't have to be this one but something that helps your alignment.
@@TheSAHDLife I'm 74. I feel pain and pinches everywhere. 😂
@bryans8656 🤣
Have had a UHK for several years now and love it! Separate question though if you don't mind. What brand desk is that in your office?
That's awesome! It's nice to hear from a happy customer even years later. Does the quality still feel good? The durability I mean? I've only had mine a couple months so I can't give a long term review. I'd love to hear more about what you think of it.
And the desk... so I wanted a corner desk and found the following one on sale. It's a sit/stand electric desk too. I love how it looks though to be completely honest, I'm not sure if I like the corner angle yet. I'm used to having the keyboard closer to me without my elbows being on the table if that makes sense. I'm use to sitting at a flat desk AND this one doesn't go very low. It's fine. It's good for the price but I'm not sure I would recommend it yet. I've only had it a couple of weeks.
www.shopperplus.ca/p-405759-kento-m1s2-l-shaped-electric-height-adjustable-standing-desk-with-table-top#sku451704
@@TheSAHDLife - ah that's awesome. thanks for letting me know about the desk!
So I checked when I first bought a UHK and I got the first version of it in Sep 2018. Took me a while to really get used to it but once I did and got all the key bindings I wanted in place I just can't ever go back to a normal keyboard again. I'm a software dev and am now totally useless programming on a normal laptop keyboard. Ha ha! I can do it but it's just soooo much more inefficient compared to using an external UHK.
I got version 2 of the UHK in Nov 2020. What attracted me to that one is that you could swith out the key switches individually and also the backlighting. I still have the V1 keyboard that I keep as a backup. Both keyboards still work great and the keys are still very nice to type on. There are a few loose screws on the V1 keyboard (e.g. - where the modules plug in) but that's only because I haven't taken the time to do any maintenance and I was constantly carrying my keyboard around with me to/from work and while traveling. That V1 keyboard has been to Australia, the USA and Canada and keeps on tickin'!
Thanks again for posting your review video and for letting me know about the desk!
I don’t need another keyboard. I, really, don’t, need, another one. I’m going to go save my money now
Hahaha are you rocking anything special with your keyboard now?
Yeah it's funny, it's one of those things you don't even know you need until you use it. I'm still wrapping my head around it. I love products that make you think. I feel like it makes me smarter using it 🤣
@@TheSAHDLife I’m rocking a 60% at the moment. That’s because I put my ring finger on the w key. So I have my board twisted about 45°. But yours looks great for typing
@@widojay2048 Ring finger on the W!!? lol that is interesting. Why do you do that if you don't mind my asking?
@@TheSAHDLife I’m probably the only one who does that. And I don’t remember why I started, and when. It was probably so I could click E or R easier.
Love the video and energy you have my man, one suggestion though, please put up some sound deadening foam in your studio, the echo can be quite distracting at times
Thanks for letting me know man 👊 and you are right. It's tough because right now I edit on my laptop, so my audio sounds fine through these speakers. I CAN and sometimes do use voice isolation through my editing which works well (that room is a PAIN to sound treat) but like in this case, I forgot. Did you listen on headphones or decent speakers? Or did you just watch on your phone?
I had to switch to an ergonomic mouse recently. I'm the type of person who would rather see what I'm doing than use a shortcut on the keyboard though. I don't even use the shortcuts you can set up in Davinci resoled. Concerning the expensive chairs--I'm not so sure, but now that they say sitting is the new smoking, I might be interested in a setup that allows me to be in a standing position. By the way, I'm still waiting on your teleprompter reveal! I'm about to start trying to figure out what you're using by pixel peeping your other videos! The only one I've seen that comes close is the Parrot Pro.
It's funny, even just setting certain emojis as keyboard shortcuts saves me HEAPS of time. I use this one a lot 👊 so, it's just those little tiny time-saving things that I am starting to appreciate you know? And I might have to share some of my Resolve keyboard shortcuts as I have a few and they make editing a breeze!
Sorry about the delay on the teleprompter video lol. I know... I didn't expect to make that 2nd video but I felt it was more important to make HOW to use one properly in that video series. Then life just gets busy and you know how it goes. It's on my agenda 🤣
@@TheSAHDLife Thanks. I'd def also be interested in Davin I keyboard shortcuts as well!
Tip: Move the halves further apart, and put your mouse in the middle.
Ohhh snap! I like that idea. Haven't tried it yet. Thx for the tip 👊
But how could you type number as efficient as if you have a numpad?
Well, it's tricky... If you just hold a function key with your other hand you can basically create a number pad. It definitely will take time to get used to and probably isn't quite as fast or as natural feeling though. If my job required it I would probably have a separate Bluetooth number pad but I don't need it. Personally though I do miss arrow keys even though I have set them up on the keyboard it's just not the same. My perfect keyboard would definitely include arrow keys.
Too customizable to the extent that I cannot replicate some of that with any other manufacturer and I'm not prepared to lock my day to day muscle memory in to only one.
Yeah that's a completely fair point. This is definitely the tool you buy when you are a programmer or writer locked into the same desk setup everyday and you just want to rip your work.
For people who bounce around on different machines this is not the keyboard to buy.
Hey mate! Are you still sober? ❤
Alcohol is still in my life but it's definitely not as dominant as it has been in the past. I'm constantly working on it and am happy with where I'm at but it's still very hard for me to say no when someone offers... and since we moved and have made lots of new friends, there have been lots of offers.
So no, I'm not a full time non-drinker and still have it in my life. Might be time for me to read the book again.
How are you doing?!
Have you shown your wife southpaw keyboards? I am going to buy the keychron q14 :)
You know, I have NEVER heard of or seen one before! That's hilarious. I love it. I can't imagine someone like my wife could ever use their left hand at the pace she would need to for work, but the form factor makes so much more sense. Cool share 👊 And that's exciting about the Q14. Looks slick. Are you a lefty or just want to get used to using the left for that?
Another example of a video without added value. Just an ad!
Well if YOU made a video on a product you were excited about don't you think others might think it was like an ad also?
I try and find really cool or interesting products that I'm stoked to share... I mean you could argue most videos, especially ones where people actually like the products are ads. That's just the world we live in.
The funny thing is this isn't even a sponsored video AND I don't even have an affiliate link or anything. It's me just genuinely wanting to support people I think created something cool.
@@TheSAHDLife No, when I make a video I try to tell the strong and weak points and most important try to give added value. The viewer has to get something out of the video, that it was worth the time watching. Information you do not find somewhere else or presented in a unique or good way, making new connection between ideas and so on. Your video did not provide that. (Some of your other content did!) Finally as soon you receive something to keep you are sponsored already.
I have a YT channel (keyboards but no kitchen sink), but under a different account btw. Will post some UHK related stuff in the future.
@@nickgoogle4525 Well I think if you have a keyboard channel you might be seeing a video like this with a perspective most people don't have... I think people that don't know as much about keyboards do get value from my video in the sense they didn't realize keyboards could do a lot of this stuff. My audience and yours would be very different. I think it's important for people like you to offer much more in-depth reviews and points... whereas I try and translate to the people who don't understand new tech at all to realize the benefits of why people would or should spend more money on a keyboard.
Agree to disagree!
@@TheSAHDLife Possibly, surely a point that the target viewers will make a difference.