Designed to be the perfect companion for centered mice like Contour Design’s RollerMouse or SliderMouse Pro, the Balance is a professional-grade tool—don’t look for any gaming-standard aesthetics or RGB lighting. It’s remarkably slim and sits low on the desk, a profile intended to keep your hands in a neutral position during long writing sessions or data-entry tasks.
To my hands, the Balance has a sturdy feel and doesn’t flex easily under pressure, even though it relies heavily on plastic rather than the aluminum frames found on enthusiast boards. You also get a 10-key number pad and a dedicated navigation cluster, essential features for users who work extensively with spreadsheets.
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But one feature definitely stands out here: the adjustable-tilt system. Most standard keyboards only allow you to prop up the back, creating a positive tilt that angles the keys toward you. While this setup might seem helpful for seeing the keys, it actually forces the wrists into an upward extension that can lead to strain over time. The Balance, though, supports negative, neutral, and positive angles, with small legs on the bottom of the board that you can fold out to change the angle of elevation. Switching among these angles is simple and lets you find the exact position that feels best for your workstation height.
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The negative tilt is the most important ergonomic addition here. By raising the front edge and lowering the back, the keyboard keeps your wrists in a more natural, straight position while you type, reducing the risk of repetitive-strain injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.
While this feature doesn’t guarantee a cure for chronic pain, it is a significant benefit that you rarely find on full-size office keyboards. Many ergonomic specialists recommend this downward angle specifically for people who work at high desks or who use standing desks.
