If you experience discomfort after long hours at your desk, simply adding an ergonomic mouse and keyboard won't solve the problem. First, you need to address the root issue of sitting still for too long by standing up and walking around each hour. But after that, it's worth considering your workstation ergonomics. An ergonomic keyboard can prevent the hunching, twisting and contorting that leads to discomfort.

With split, tilt and angled keys, these boards help keep your shoulders and chest more open and your forearms and wrists more aligned. One ergonomic board won't work for everyone, so I tested out 15 different models. I found my personal favorite and hope this guide will help you find the best ergonomic keyboard for you, too. The guide covers everything from Alice vs split layouts to tenting, negative tilt and programmable keys.

The Logitech Ergo K860 Wireless Split emerged as the top pick for most users, offering an Alice-split design with center tenting and optional negative tilt for $150. For mechanical keyboard enthusiasts, the Kinesis mWave provides similar ergonomics with mechanical switches and programmable layers at a lower price point. The fully split Keychron Q11 offers maximum customization for those willing to learn keyboard programming.