At first glance, the Freewrite Wordrunner looks like a full size mechanical keyboard without a numpad. Its standout feature are the two displays at the top of the input device. One of them shows a timer for short writing sprints. The duration can be set manually after each reset.

The second display is a so-called wordometer, which is a word counter that shows how many words have been typed since the last reset. A start-stop button lets users pause the wordometer at any time so that it doesn’t count a web search or chat message, for example. Both displays use wheels that are turned by a motor to show the corresponding numbers from 0 to 9. This allows the screens to show information but also to track writing progress in a tactile and audible way.

The traditional F keys have been replaced with function keys that are specifically made for writers and can be used to quickly search and replace content, among other things. Meanwhile, the joystick in the upper left corner of the keyboard controls music playback. The Freewrite Wordrunner sports an aluminum chassis, and both the switches and keycaps can be swapped later. Freewrite states that Wordrunner does not require any special drivers and is compatible with all devices that support Bluetooth or USB keyboards. Depending on use case, the battery is expected to last about a month.

Price and availability

The Freewrite Wordrunner mechanical keyboard can be preordered now at Freewrite’s official online store, with shipping scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026. The keyboard with white keycaps and tactile switches costs €404, and Freewrite also offers a barebone version without switches and keycaps for €372.

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