Hey!

Currently typing this up at 2am, extremely bored.
Build: K6 / RGB / Red Switches.

Well as the title says, I got my keyboard just over a month ago and I am in love. (for the most part)
I say for the most part, because as I was about to type this the keyboard completely stopped working.. Switching it from BT to Cable did nothing, Restarting my PC also did nothing and was extremely disappointed, I managed to restart the board FN + J + Z (I think) and it seemed to have came back alive. (really weird, hopefully this doesn't happen again)

FAQ:
"Do I need a wrist rest / is the keyboard to tall"
After seeing all the posts about how people find it to tall, I was worried that I would need one - After getting the keyboard I really notice no difference and do not find it "to tall" at all. and I have average hand size. But its going to come down to personal preference!

Pros:
Bluetooth - is amazing, I wanted to get something with BT due to having less cables on my desk fits the "vibe" and I haven't been disappointed in the slightest, I do play FPS games, Overwatch, COD etc and have not seen any kind of latency. (Auto shut off is annoying, its set at 10mins, wish it was 30! Seems like it turns off to early, I know you can disable it but I wish it was a tad bit longer then 10mins)

Battery Life - I used the keyboard daily 6 to 8 hour a day for a about 2.5 weeks (only using the back-light during the night) , and checked the battery level and it showed it was in the 30%ish range, amazing how long it lasts.

Build quality - I came from a cheap 40$ keyboard and this is 1000x better, I did not go with the aluminium bezels due to it would make it even more thicker, and I am glad I didn't zero flex in the board.

Cons:
Backlighting - Not really a con for me but I saw some posts about it, the lighting is alright but they keycaps really hide the RGB lighting unless you're in a darker room! But I have no issue with it.

Really, there are no cons I absolutely love this thing, Definitely pick one up! (if you add it to your cart and add your email and wait a couple days they will email you a discount code!)

Let me know if you have any questions :)

My Keychron K6 Pro is the keyboard I like the least. My typo rate with this keyboard is too high. Right out of the box, I wasn't sure whether it was the keycap profile, the pitch between the keys, or the switches that caused the issue.
I first swapped the switches for Keychron G2 (blue) clicky switches, but without much success.
This time, I opted for Kailh Box Navy switches, which require 75g of actuation force.
I'm assuming my typos are linked to the fact that when I press a key, I also tend to press the neighboring key due to the low pitch between them.
Using switches that require a higher actuation force should help prevent accidentally triggering a neighboring key if it isn't pressed firmly enough.
I topped the switches with a set of Johanna Coffee SA profile keycaps that I bought for €19 on Aliexpress.
The result is, in my opinion, visually beautiful — but of course, that's subjective. However, the main goal of reducing my typos seems to have been achieved for now.
That said, I still don't think I'm made for anything other than 96% or full-size (100%) keyboards.

What do you think about this? Are you a fan of layouts smaller than 100%, and what is your opinion on the tighter key pitch found on smaller keyboards?

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.

A couple of months ago I decided to get a simple / cheap 60% mechanical keyboard off Amazon because I wanted to try its feeling after using low profile non-mechanical keyboard for years (apple magic keyboard and logitech mx keys).
I immediately fell in love with the aesthetic, design and comfort of typing all day long and working with a mechanical keyboard (i'm a freelance filmmaker, editor and photographer, I spend most of my work hours typing).

Since that cheap keyboard served me as a "starting point", I decided getting into more expensive keyboards and of course I began my research on Keychron, since they've been super popular in the last couple of years.
After a bit of research I started getting curious about their K3, a low profile mechanical keyboard which immediately peaked my interest.
Sadly, after only one day of using the K3 I went back to that cheap Amazon keyboard because I realized that the height and feeling of a standard mechanical keyboard was what I was looking for (plus the fact that there aren't any replacements for the keycaps).

Since Keychron doesn't let you return they keyboard, and my K3 had literally barely 8 hours of use, I sold it online and bought a K6 right away. I went with the K6 because I liked the 68 keys layout and I wanted the arrow keys which weren't there on my previous cheap keyboard from Amazon.

Now that I got it i'm very happy about it, it sounds much better than the cheap keyboard from Amazon, the brown switches feel great, the layout is awesome and the keycaps from HK Gaming look beautiful.

I'm typing this review about the new Keychron Q6 HE as I clack away on said Keychron Q6 HE. I have a few thoughts about this keyboard...

I'm a relatively new acolyte to the world of "real" mechanical keyboards. My previous workhorse was a Corsair Strafe from 2015. It served me well in that time, but it always felt like a choice of compromise. For those that don't know the Strafe was Corsairs "mid-range" RGB mech keyboard a number of years ago. Mine was equipped with linear cherry mx silent switches, "gamer" RGB, and a cheap plastic chassis to boot. At the time of purchase I was excited to have a "real" keyboard. I knew little to nothing about mechanical keyboards, other than that they were hyped to be superior than the "crappy" membrane keyboards I had used up until that point.

Younger me jumped on the hype train - went to microcenter and bought the Strafe, I couldn't afford the K70 at the time. But I was happy, I had found my proverbial "end game". Years later, I would try my buddy's Redragon Keyboard with MX browns. I loved it, it just felt better than the Strafe. i felt conflicted, here a keyboard half the price of mine felt "better". I would shelf the thought of "upgrading" for about 5 more years.

Fast forward to 2025 - I purchased my Q6 HE about 2 weeks ago. What spurred the purchase was borrowing my buddy's K series Keychron at work. I went home typed on my Strafe, and felt that same feeling of dissatisfaction that I had felt a few years earlier. The Strafes keys strokes were mushy, and thin. This dissatisfaction - coupled with the fear of potential tariffs I was like, "now or never".

I went back forth with with the idea of buying a pre-built or building a custom one off. I decided on the Q6 HE as it was brand new offering, the hall effect switches seemed interesting and I wanted a full keyboard with a num-pad. The Q6 HE ticked all the boxes. Also the fact it operates on a 2.4Ghz receiver was a boon too. I wanted low latency for gaming, and a clean "wireless" workspace.

Buying Process:

I purchased directly from the Keychron site. I ran into a shipping issue and they responded promptly and quickly correcting an issue with a "bad" shipping address. Shipping was fast and easy. I received notifications via DHL and Keychron during each step of the process after submitting my order. I received my keyboard in CA about 5 days after purchased.

Build:

Upon getting my new keyboard home, I eagerly unwrapped it and plugged it in. My first reaction was being surprised at how heavy it was. This thing is solid! The steel chassis could definitely be used in a home defense situation in a last ditch scenario. The keyboard feels "tight, with minimal play in the keys. The volume knob has a satisfying and positive notchiness when being manipulated. My old Strafe was clearly Busch league by comparison.

I had played around with other keyboards at Best Buy and MicroCenter. This things is feels better than anything on display at Best Buy. And the only other things that feel close are other Keychron offerings. I've tried my buddies ducky keyboard and I was say it "feels" to have a better build quality than that.

The board comes with a braded USB C cable that is high quality, and solid. As will as a tastefully small 2.4Ghz dongle.

The only downside or gripe I have are color choice options and keycaps. I went for the black keyboard with off-white keycaps. It's personal preference; but I can see the white caps getting dirty fast. I'm also not a big fan of white on black - it's a pretty loud contrast.

Regarding the keycaps; some of the keystrokes can sound a bit "thin". Especially on the "enter" and "backspace" keys. Where as most of the typing sound is a nice "thock", these don't seem to . I'll more than likely be swapping out the keycaps for something that fits my taste better, and a for a "heavier" material.

The RGB is nice and bright. These days I'm not much of an RGB fan as they scream "gamer" to me. But, if it's your thing you'll be very satisfied with the options and effects.

Observations Thus Far:

I've used this board for both gaming and work in the short time I've owned it. The num-pad was must - as I use excel daily. Using the Q6 HE for general productivity makes the act of responding to work email slightly more enjoyable. The "clack clack clack" sensation is fun and tickles the senses. I hate ASMR stuff, but after using this keyboard I can understand the appeal of a good "thock". The thought of "I want write a novel" has crossed my mind a few times.

For gaming latency is a non issue, key strokes register instantly. The hall effect switches are great, the customization of the input distance in the Launcher app is easy and intuitive. I've found myself lowering the default 2mm distance to 1.4 mm to get faster inputs in COD, and Delta Force. A feature I didn't think I would use, but find myself happy to have and utilize when I game. I haven't taken the time to dive deeper into other features but will do at a later time.

Typing:

Typing is a very pleasurable experience on the Q6 HE. there isn't a "wow these are magnet double rail switches" thought that will cross your mind whilst typing. But, It's firm, thocky, and feels premium. This is "end-game" for me... For the most part. The actuation liner, as it's name implies. There is a light/medium resistance at the beginning of the stroke, which ramps up ever so subtly toward the middle and bottom. The end of the stroke is reported by a crisp "clack" of the key cap tapping the chassis.

Cons:

The caps lock light is dim, and practically non visible with the RGB on. The south facing LEDs make the act of telling whether the caps lock is on near impossible without already typing or looking directly over the board. There really should be a dedicated LED elsewhere on the keyboard.

Hot swapping switches is non-existent. Yes, there's a disclaimer on the website, and the very internal operation of the hall effect switches make them incompatible the board accepting standard mechanical switches. If I had the option for tactile switches I would swap them out in a heart beat. I like linear switches alot... But they are not my first choice. But given the vast adjustability of input distance linears switches make the most sense for this use case.

Price:

$220+ dollars a lot of money for a keyboard. Just like audio equipment, or other hobbies there is a point of diminishing returns. I'm sure most same satisfaction can be had for a keyboard that is 75% the price or less. But, what makes it worth splurging on; is the fact you're getting a premium pre-built board with great software, customization, and build quality. If you aren't going to use the benefits that the hall effect switches offer, go with the Pro or Max

Overall - I'm quite happy with the Q6 HE. It's such a huge step up from where I came from. If you're in the in the market for an "upgrade" and have the cash to purchase the high end offering from Keychron do it. Just remember you'll more than likely be stuck with with the switches it comes with, and you'll need to utilize the features it offers to get the most out of your purchase.

From full size to 60%, I grew up. I'm still searching for a budget friend full size for office purpose. So silence yet good feel is my priority. Please throw your suggestions.

But can't argue that Keychron K6 pro is one of the best that comes in the budget. The feel i get whenever i type something. I couldn't resist myself from clicking the keys.

I've seen Keychron keyboards and while they seem like great fun, I have noticed that there are a lot of complaints about theit quality control, Bluetooth reliability, bad USB-C port and so on.

Are they still worth it? If yes, then how should I buy in order to minimize the risk of having issues?

Thank you very much community for your guidance. I bought my first mechanical keyboard as keychron k6 but it was not hot swappable and my office fellow don’t like the clicky switches which I need to replace. So I am planning on buying a new keyboard.

I am really confused like Q2 has this really good build quality. Whereas k6 pro has Bluetooth. Can someone please help me decide?

P.S if someone can guide me about the knob, like should I go with q2 knob or plain?

Configuration: RGB Backlight Aluminum Bezels / LK Optical / Brown Switches

I've had mine almost 3 weeks now. Here's some things to be aware of before making your purchase that their website doesn't cover.

1. The keycaps aren't "perfect" but they're not horrid either. The issue here is the quality of the "engraving"? "Etching"? I don't know what process they use for their lettering and they don't say it on the website (Maybe it is somewhere on their site? I could be wrong so please let me know where on their site this gets mentioned). Anyway, some keys have faded letters, more so than others, and the markings for the letters aren't crisp. At a sitting distance the fading is the most apparent issue. One last issue is smudging. The caps pick up the oils from your fingertips, not enough that you'll need to wipe it down all the time, but enough to notice when the light hits the surface. None of these cap issues are deal breakers, more of an awareness issue. Remember: You can just replace the caps with ones you like. (Though I understand if you'd feel like paying +$100 for a keyboard you shouldn't have to)

2. There's an issue that occasionally pops up when the keyboard battery dies. The keyboard will loose connection and after you've plugged it in to use it while charging, the keyboard won't reconnect. I get around this by flipping the switch to change connections from BT to OFF then to Cable then back to BT and tapping my quick connect shortcut (Fn1 + Q). This can be annoying to deal with when it happens but it's manageable.

3. There's no way to increase the time on the auto sleep mode. Either you have it enabled or disabled. The time is 10 minutes. This can be a little annoying if you swap tasks where you don't need to use your keyboard for a bit.

Other than the things I've mentioned above I think the keyboard really hits the spot. I develop in a mac environment daily, but also like to switch to using my PC when I want to relax and game for a bit. Occasionally I'll hop into Linux for some work / coding side projects. In all three environments the keyboard has no noticeable typing delay or lag and swapping using the keyboard shortcuts / switches on the side has been flawless for me.

Gaming has also been a treat, I tested this out in games like Overwatch, League of Legends, CS-GO, Monster Hunter World, Warframe. There's no difference compared to when I was playing with my Logitech G810. If anything, I enjoy the new found space I have on my desk for my mouse movements.

If you were looking for a compact keyboard with support for multiple OS's, a fantastic typing experience, and wanted to go wireless, this is it.