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Do you think a keyboard like that is mainly helpful for people with pain, or it would make typing more comfortable/efficient for the general user ?

I think the general user will be more efficient with the Advantage 2. You basically get ~4-6 more reachable keys per hand depending on hand size.

With this extra space there's no problem putting all 4 arrow keys, \|, Delete, `~, and Esc all within home row reach.

I got one for just comfort and I'm happy with it. Did take a while to get used to the thumb button group placements, but not too bad.