Does anyone know when the K6 Pro is supposed to be released? They haven’t updated their website for an actual date in July. And with the Prime Day discounts coming up, I’m considering choosing another keyboard, if this one doesn’t get a release date

Haven't seen much info posted about these boards yet so might as well get some discussion or thoughts on these 3 newly listed models.

V1

• exploded 75% layout with knob

• QMK/VIA compatibility

• frosted black plastic case

• South-facing RGB

• 1000Hz polling rate

• Price still TBA

• Expected release date: July 19, 2022

This newly introduced V-series looks to be a more affordable version of the Q lineup. Basically a budget, takedown equivalent of the Q boards with a plastic case and no gasket mount. Unlike the K series, I believe the model number will match the corresponding layout of the Q (ie. 1 = 75%, 2 = 65%, etc).

K6 Pro

• compact 65% layout

• QMK/VIA compatibility

• wireless/wired

• Price from $74-$104

A continuation of the K Pro series which is a great option for those who want a hot-swap, re-programmable wireless keyboard.

Q7

• compact 70% layout

• QMK/VIA compatibility

• 1000Hz polling rate

• Price: $149 barebone, $169 fully assembled

• Available now

Bit of a unique/odd layout that shifts the arrow keys to the right to allow for a partial, standard ANSI and an extra column of nav/modifier keys.

Personal thoughts:

I really like that Keychron is going all out to make this hobby even more accessible with multiple tiers of affordable keyboards in just about every layout, even some extremely niche and quirky ones. A lot of people complain about the cost of shipping but from what I've read on their Discord, they're actually subsidizing the cost of shipping, meaning the couriers are charging them more than what customers are paying so it's eating into their revenue.

At the end of the day, I'm sure many of us can appreciate that companies like Keychron are giving us more options than ever and putting out quality products at affordable prices for an incredible value.

Just came across this while searching for my perfect Mech Keyb.

I am salty from the Woo-dy debacle over on Kickstarter, but I think I will be fine to support an established company.

My wish list for a Mech Keyboard is:

• 65% (I need them arrow keys)

• Wireless capable

• Hot swap switches (some days I feel like the blues, and other days I wanna be browns)

• Backlite (does not need to be RGB)

• USB C

The Keychron hits all these notes so count me in. Waiting for the launch now. I thought I should share this because I am sure there are others with a similar wish list.