Kinesis Advantage2 KB600 Complete Specifications

The full technical breakdown of the Kinesis Advantage2 KB600, the contoured split ergonomic keyboard built around Cherry MX Brown switches. Specs sourced from the manufacturer’s official product page. For the full review and hands-on take, see our Kinesis Advantage2 KB600 review.

Physical Design

Form Factor	Contoured split with concave key wells
Thumb Clusters	6 keys per cluster (Backspace, Space, Enter, Delete, Ctrl, Alt)
Layout	Tenting built-in (no external accessory required)
Wrist Pads	Integrated cushioned palm rests
Dimensions	16.5″ W x 8″ D x 3″ H
Weight	2.0 lb (0.9 kg)

Switches and Keycaps

Switch Type	Cherry MX Brown (mechanical tactile)
Alt. Switches	Cherry MX Red (linear), Cherry MX Silent Red (KB600LFQ variant)
Actuation Force	45 g (Brown), 45 g (Red)
Travel Distance	4 mm full travel, 2 mm actuation
Switch Lifespan	50 million keystrokes
Keycap Material	PBT (polybutylene terephthalate)
Legend Printing	Dye-sublimated (will not wear off)
Keycap Profile	Cylindrical

Connectivity and Compatibility

Connection	USB-A (detachable cable)
Cable Length	6 ft
Polling Rate	1000 Hz
N-Key Rollover	Yes (full NKRO via USB)
OS Support	Windows, macOS, Linux
Hot-Swap Keys	PC/Mac toggle (Embedded mode swaps Ctrl/Cmd, Alt/Opt)
Foot Pedal Port	3.5 mm jack for optional Savant Elite2 pedals

Programmability

Onboard Software	SmartSet (firmware-resident, no install)
Macro Storage	Up to 100 macros
Layers	2 (Keypad layer + base)
Remapping	Any key to any function, on the keyboard itself
Onboard Memory	4 MB
Profile Storage	9 profiles via .txt files on the drive

Warranty and Support

Warranty	2 years parts and labor
Manufacturer Support	Kinesis (US-based, Bothell WA)
RMA Process	Direct through kinesis-ergo.com

Source: Kinesis Advantage2 official product page