ARTICLE – MoErgo has some new switches out for the Glove80 keyboard! In partnership with Kailh, the Cherry Blossom switch is exclusive to MoErgo and has the lightest actuation force in the lineup for the Glove80. It would be a bit boring though if I just re-hashed the review from last time just to talk about a different switch, so I’m going to also walk you through some cool ways that you can mount the Glove80 for the best possible ergonomics.
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Price: $425
Where to buy: MoErgo
Glove80 Review
If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out the full review of the Glove80 from September 2024. It’s an excellent keyboard, and easily the best ergonomic pre-built that I’ve found yet.
Cherry Blossom Switches
The Cherry Blossom switch is a custom Kailh choc v1 low profile switch, made exclusively for MoErgo. This is not just a lighter switch, but have a redesigned stem and contact spring for stability if pressed off-center.
For a while the Glove80 had four switch options, with the lightest actuation force being found on the Pro Red’s at 35±10gf. The Cherry Blossom goes even lighter at 30±10gf. Actuation force is the amount of pressure you need to apply to the switch before a keystroke is registered.
I was a little worried that the Cherry Blossom switches would be too light, but I was quickly proven wrong. While the difference between the Cherry Blossom and Pro Red is perceptible, it wasn’t enough that I had to change up how I used the board (thankfully).
As expected, the Cherry Blossom switches maintain the smooth travel that I loved with the Pro Red’s. They are a touch quieter, earning their designation as a silent switch, though the Pro Red’s certainly weren’t what I would call ‘loud’ either.
Between the two, I have been using the Cherry Blossom Glove80 more. The lighter actuation force and stability feel great, and elevate the typing experience on the Glove80.
If a heavier switch is more your thing, MoErgo have also added the Plum Blossom switch. This too is a MoErgo exclusive from Kailh, and brings the actuation force up to 45±5gf while still being a silent linear switch.
As of today, these are all of the available switch options from MoErgo:
| Cherry Blossom | Plum Blossom | Red Pro | Red | White | Brown | |
| Type | Silent Linear | Silent Linear | Linear | Linear | Clicky | Tactile |
| Actuation Force | 30+10gf | 45+-5gf | 35±10gf | 50±10gf | 60±10gf | 60±10gf |
| Actuation Travel | 1.5±0.5mm | 1.5±0.5mm | 1.5±0.5mm | 1.5±0.5mm | 1.5±0.5mm | 1.5±0.5mm |
| Total Travel | 3.0±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm |
Notable Mention
Before moving on to the builds, I want to call out the MoErgo community – without whom this would have taken me a lot longer to figure out. The MoErgo Discord server is super active with helpful, friendly folks, and even has a channel dedicated to keyboard mounting discussion.
A special shoutout to community member Moosy, who runs a website of curated information on the Glove80. The information consolidated there is incredibly helpful, and you’ll also find pages on Glove80 Mods and Accessories. Check it out!
MoErgo Quick Release Plates
In order to attach the Glove80 to anything, you’ll need a mounting plate to interface with your mounting point. While you could certainly make your own, MoErgo offers acrylic mounting plates both with and without quick release hardware. There is also the option to have a wide-right half plate to accommodate a trackball next to the right-hand keyboard. I bought both plate size options with the quick-release hardware.
The official MoErgo plates are well made and the mounting point for the quick release system is low profile. This is important since it means you can use the keyboard flat on a desk like normal without taking the entire plate system off.
Installing the plate system does take some time and patience. I found the documentation from MoErgo to be a bit lacking here, but our hero Moosy once again came in clutch with a YouTube video that broke it down visually. It’s not hard, or even tedious, once you get the hang of it.
Despite being a trackball enjoyer, you’ll notice that I didn’t end up using the wide-right mounting plate at all in the builds outlined below. One of the most important things for ergonomics is adjustability, and I found having my trackball in a fixed position next to the keyboard just didn’t work for me. That’s not to say it wouldn’t work for you, but with how often I change positions while typing, it just wasn’t practical.
Captain’s Chair Build
Parts List
- MoErgo Quick Release Plates
- Quantity: 1 set
- Pro Signal Bracket Pole Mount Double Arm
- Quantity: 2
- CAMVATE Camera Cheese Mounting Plate Multipurpose Compatible with Standard 75mm VESA Mount – 3031
- Quantity: 2
- 1/4″ Male to 1/4″ Male Threaded Tripod Screw Adapter Double Head Stud Standard Mounting Thread Converter
- Quantity: 2 (the item linked above is a 2-pack).
The Build
Where I landed with this build was not at all where I expected to be. My office chair is the X-Chair X3 A.T.R Management Chair, and the chair arms are set back relatively far. Originally I was expecting to use 22” magic arms and super clamps, but I quickly learned that the longer magic arms with more than two segments were very unstable to use in this capacity. Further, there wasn’t anywhere in the chair frame that was closer to the chair arms that I could use either. Fortunately, I landed on the Pro Signal monitor arm. If you have a longer reach from your chair arms, it’s probably your best bet for an out-of-the-box solution. As an added bonus, the monitor arms can easily be moved out of the way for when you aren’t using your keyboard on them.
Step 1: Mount the Monitor Arms to the Chair
The Pro Signal monitor arms arrive in a configuration intended for a horizontal pole mount, but there are just a couple of screws you need to pull in order to flip the mount for vertical use.
With the arm in vertical orientation, you just need to clamp it to the chair arm. I kept it as high as possible, without interfering with any of the levers or arm rest functionality.
Step 2: Say Cheese!
The monitor arms have a plate with VESA 75/100 compatible holes, but these aren’t threaded and won’t interface with the ¼” screws you’ll need to use to mount the quick release system. Enter: the cheese plate. Apparently this is a thing in photography, and I am not a photographer – but can appreciate a perfectly named product when I see one.
The linked cheese plate includes nuts and screws, and will bolt onto the inner most (VESA 75) holes on the monitor arm plate. Now you have a way to attach the quick release system with a ¼” screw.
Step 3: Install the Quick Release System
With the cheese plate in place, you can now take one of the ¼” double headed tripod screws and secure it in the middle of the cheese plate. Then you just need to screw on the quick release mount. Be mindful of the orientation of the mount here, as you’ll want to be sure you can slide the keyboard in from the front or side for ease of use.
That’s it! With the quick release system attached to the monitor arms, you can now slide the keyboard half in place and adjust.
I did find one of the articulation points on one of the monitor arms was a touch loose, but a quick adjustment with a socket wrench was able to snug it up to where I needed it.
Performance
I’ve quite enjoyed typing from the captain’s chair, and the monitor arm build is absolutely rock solid. Having the keyboards physically attached to the chair allows the board to move with you, meaning you can comfortably recline in your office chair while still typing happily away.
I was also surprised at the level of adjustment afforded by the monitor arms. I like having a slight outward tilt of the keyboard, which is possible by angling the VESA plate with the board attached – just be sure you are making the adjustment by grabbing the VESA plate itself, and not trying to torque it by adjusting it from the keyboard.
While this is perhaps as close to perfect as I think I’ll get for a chair mount, it’s not without some wrinkles.
You’ll notice in the above photo that the monitor arm clamps encroach slightly into the area above the seat cushion. For me this isn’t a problem, but may be something to keep in mind depending on your chair. Also, if you are often changing up your keyboard placement (moving from captain’s chair to desk and back, for example), you should expect to spend a few minutes dialing in the positioning on the captain’s chair. I found that even the slightest imbalance between sides was perceptible, though once things were tuned back to where I wanted, they generally stayed put until I moved it again. This may be less of an issue if this is your full time, permanent setup.
Extreme Tilt / Under Desk Mount: Magic Arm Build
Parts List
- MoErgo Quick Release Plates
- Quantity: 1 set
- SMALLRIG Magic Arm Clamp Kit, Camera Mount Articulating Friction Arm w Super Clamp
- Quantity: 2
- Note: The photos in the build below show a different super clamp attached to the desk. I had bought a lot of various clamps and magic arms as part of this process and ended up doing a mix and match. If I were to do this over again, I’d just get what is linked above. The important part is the super clamp having a flat mount for the desk, rather than being exclusively a tube clamp. For the magic arm, keep it around 10″ and no more than one arm hinge.
- Quantity: 2
The Build
Of the two, this is certainly the easiest, and far cheaper, but still gives you some dynamic options for mounting your Glove80.
There isn’t a whole lot to this, you’ll just be attaching your super clamp to the desk, and the magic arm to the quick release plate. Placement of the clamp is perhaps the biggest challenge here, as it’ll take some trial and error to figure out what is most comfortable for you. Fortunately, adjustments are pretty easy on the fly.
Performance
This is a very versatile and stable way to mount the Glove80, and gives a sweeping range of placement options. Whether you want an extreme tilt on the desk, or are looking for an under desk placement to keep your arms at your sides while standing, this can get it done.
I think this build type is particularly useful for standing desks, as the desk itself offers an additional point of adjustment for perfect placement of the keyboard halves. I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable it was to stand at my desk and type with the board at my sides with relaxed arms.
Final thoughts
One of the biggest things I look for in ergonomics is adjustability. None of us are built the same, so having the ability to fine tune a product to achieve the desired ergonomic outcome is super important. While the Glove80 allows for an impressive range of tilting out of the box, having the ability to mount the keyboard halves in a near limitless configuration is incredibly powerful.
The star of the show for me is the quick release system found on the MoErgo mounting plates, as it allows me to move with relative ease between typing positions. I’m not sure if any of this would work for me if it was a tedious endeavor to move from captain’s chair to desk, and back again. I really like the captain’s chair for those long stretches of dedicated typing, and the magic arm build for when I’m standing.
This is where I’ve landed today on my keyboard mounting system, but there’s still more work to do. While I can navigate a UI from the keyboard itself relatively well, I’d like to find a modular way to secure a trackball or touchpad to the captain’s chair. I’ve been reading that folks are having luck with magsafe-esque mounting systems, so something to look into! The tinkering will likely never end.
Price: $425
Where to buy: MoErgo
Source: The Cherry Blossom Glove80 was provided for free by MoErgo. All other products detailed herein, including the MoErgo mounting plates, were purchased using my own funds. MoErgo did not have a final say on this article and did not preview it before publishing.
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