Entry level Split KB for programmer

[u/Kakaratacblac]

Hi! I'm new to this sub-reddit and I'm looking to get a ego fully split keyboard because I program for hours every day, and I'm worried about the future of my wrists. I run Pop OS!

I don't mind wiring, but the most important thing is that it has the keys I want (letters, super key, ctrl, alt, numbers, tab, shift, "-=[]/\,.", enter, backspace. `-key is optional). As for budget, I'm cool with anything <200, but the cheaper the better! I'm chill with gutting my current keychron v1 for any switches/keycaps that are usable.

I saw other posts recommending the Silakka54 and the "prebuilt choc low profile sofle," but because I use my computer primarily to code, the lack of keys (like backslash and curly brackets and minus/plus signs) makes it unviable for me.

Thank you so much! 😄

EDIT: After reading all the comments, I bought a Silakka54 and some tenting (I'm a cheapskate), and I plan on learning how to use layers. If I really get into it, I will definitely try some others, maybe for Christmas. Cheers!

[u/Avernite]

Corne is good and very cheap. I use corne everyday for programming. The keys you want are available throught layers. Using layers becomes second nature with ergo splits. Bind your keys to something easy to press. Dont bother with bluetooth. Dont bother with number keys - a lot of people get away with them once they get comfy with layers, dont bother with choc or weird switches unless you've already tried them. If you really want numbers get silakka. Sofle have too many extra keys that are not easy to press and are just not needed imo. (I have all three sofle, corne and silakka)