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I've been using a K2 since November and a K8 since January (switch swapped to Navy and Jade respectively). Good solid keyboards, not flashy (mine are white backlight, no RGB), and I like the easy mapping to Mac layout. I'd definitely buy again. Wish they had a full-sized board (not a 96). Answer from WingedGeek on reddit.com

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Keychron mechanical keyboards unofficial support & discussion

October 8, 2019 - r/Keychron: Welcome to r/Keychron, an unofficial support and discussion forum for Keychron mechanical keyboards. Ask questions, seek advice, and dive into topics related to Keychron products.

reddit.com › r/keychron › the shocking chinese keyboard company: keychron evades product quality issues

r/Keychron on Reddit: The shocking Chinese keyboard company: Keychron evades product quality issues

June 8, 2024 -

Until now, I can responsibly tell all consumers who are considering purchasing keyboards from this Chinese company Keychron: Do not buy!

A few days ago, I posted a detailed, clear, and evidence-based post introducing the hellish experience of purchasing and using a Keychron keyboard.

The Keychron customer service pretended to ask me for my order number under the post and said they would resolve it for me, but in reality, they were just using my anger after being angered by their mechanical responses to whitewash themselves.

This is the notorious logic everyone knows: when you have a problem, you can blame the other party for having a bad attitude, thereby avoiding responding to your own issues.

Here I also post the chat records with their customer service: https://ibb.co/VwFFY8z https://ibb.co/SwKYCP3
https://ibb.co/GQjCjxr https://ibb.co/hXsQ4Xk

When I was communicating politely with the customer service, they refused to communicate based on what I said, and instead kept copying and pasting one sentence.

They even dared not reply to the question "Can an iPad charger not charge an iPhone?" because the Keychron keyboard used a very poor power control chip that is fundamentally unable to achieve stable voltage and current, which even a $100 Logitech keyboard can achieve.

Again, I reiterate that Keychron customer service wants to replace it with a new one for me, but I still only want a refund.

Secondly, I am very dissatisfied with the attitude of Keychron customer service. You have been continuously evading quality issues. I will continue to expose you, including on TikTok and YouTube, unless you refund me and promise to improve product quality.

A keyboard requires a good power management chip. Do not act recklessly for the sake of cost reduction.

Cool it off with you're hundreds of posts and comments bro. We get it, you had a bad experience and thought abusing and threatening support would solve your problems. Not saying Keychron support is great, I've never had to use it because my keyboard has been working flawlessly for 2 years. But the way you've handled yourself is pathetic. No company gives a shit if you threaten to make unfavourable tiktoks, they do give a shit when you use profanity towards support agents or insult their families.

🤣 can’t buy entertainment like this.

reddit.com › r/mechanicalkeyboards › thoughts on keychron?

r/MechanicalKeyboards on Reddit: Thoughts on Keychron?

June 28, 2020 -

I am considering buying a Keychron K2 (brown switches probably.) Completely new to mechanical keyboards and after doing some (not minimal but not extensive) research, this is what I landed on.

What are your thoughts on Keychron as a company and or their products?
Are the keyboards of decent quality?
Are there any downsides to their hot-swappable keys? (like potentially bad connections, etc)
Any thing else to look out for?

I’ve had my k2 since December and I’ve had nothing but good experience with it. It’s a decently heavy board, the caps are nice and smooth and the back lighting is elegant. I like how the k2 still has dedicated arrow keys and an F key row too. I use it wired mostly, but Bluetooth worked easily and didn’t have any noticeable delay. I didn’t get hotswappable so I can’t help ya there. In my opinion it’s one of the best boards you can get for the price.

I've been using a K2 since November and a K8 since January (switch swapped to Navy and Jade respectively). Good solid keyboards, not flashy (mine are white backlight, no RGB), and I like the easy mapping to Mac layout. I'd definitely buy again. Wish they had a full-sized board (not a 96).

reddit.com › r/keychron › series explanation?

r/Keychron on Reddit: Series explanation?

August 18, 2023 -

Is there a place on Keychron’s site that explains the features of the different letter series?

K is the normal keyboards. I think about half of them are low profile (special PCB that only accepts low profile switches, of which there are two incompatible styles, gateron and keychron optical). V, C, and Q are all customizable. Q is the aluminum high end, C is the economy version. S is low profile customizable. I don't know what lemokey is. Edit: I have a V3 and a K5 SE (low profile) and both are amazing.

https://www.keychron.com/blogs/news/difference-among-keychron-keyboards This gives a general idea of the differences.

reddit.com › r/keychron › the difference between the different series (k , v, q , etc. )

r/Keychron on Reddit: The difference between the different series (k , V, Q , etc. )

December 3, 2022 - 47K subscribers in the Keychron community. Welcome to r/Keychron, an unofficial support and discussion forum for Keychron mechanical keyboards. Ask questions, seek advice, and dive into topics related to Keychron products.

reddit.com › r/mechanicalkeyboards › warning: do not buy keychron k1 (or from keychron in general)

r/MechanicalKeyboards on Reddit: Warning: Do Not Buy Keychron K1 (or from Keychron in general)

August 2, 2017 -

I recently purchased a keychain k1 (v2). While the keyboard looks nice and the built quality is solid, typing is a nightmare. The keys will register key presses far before the tactile "click" is felt or heard. On my particular board, the weight of my finger resting in the default position on the middle row is enough to activate the L key.

I contacted support, but received a generic response explaining that this is expected behavior and a side effect of all of their engineering. Additionally, I left a negative review on the Keychron website for the K1, but it was never displayed on the website (only 5 star reviews are shown).

Great looking keyboard, but useless for typing. Would not recommend.

Someone posted about the Fraly low profile switches doing this before.

Yeah, looks nice & solid build quality but not a good experience. I bought one to use in the office, and returned it recently for refunds.

reddit.com › r/keychron › could someone outline the differences between each model(k1,k2,k6 etc)

r/Keychron on Reddit: Could someone outline the differences between each model(K1,K2,K6 etc)

June 22, 2021 -

First-time mechanical keyboard user/buyer here. Thank you very much!

While there are kind of too many models to cover, here’s a brief explanation of the different kinds of mechanical keyboards. Hopefully, you can use this info and look through the catalogue to choose one that works for you! Size: Keyboards are categorized into multiple sizes. The most common ones are the full size (giant, but has everything), TLK (a full size without a number pad), 75% (about the size of Apple’s smaller Magic Keyboard plus one more column of keys on the right side), and 60% (no arrow keys, no function row). Overall, which one you decide on is going to depend on how much space you have on your desk and how portable you want your board to be. The K1 comes in full size and TKL, and the K3 comes in 75%. Keychron’s formfactors: Keychron offers two main categories of keyboards: their low-profile keyboards (the K1 and K3) and their normal, much thicker keyboards (literally everything else). If you’re coming from something like an Apple Magic Keyboard, get the K1 or K3. If you’re planning on doing a ton of customization, get one of the other boards (those actually are compatible with custom keycaps)! Switches: Switches come in three basic types: clicky (blue), linear (red), and tactile (brown). Keychron’s K1 and K3 boards have a shorter travel distance, and all of their other boards have a much bigger travel distance. Most switches actuate roughly halfway to the bottom. Clicky switches are exactly what they sound like. Nice and loud, with a satisfying snap you can hear when the switch actuates at the halfway point (nice double level of confirmation there in terms of both touch and sound). That said, a lot of people find the click to be unbearable to listen to. Get this one if you plan on doing a lot of typing and you (and your roommates) don’t mind some noise. Linear switches are the polar opposite. They’re virtually silent (except for when you make the key “bottom out”). They’re perfectly smooth from top to bottom, which is something that people like my roommate love. Unfortunately, their silence comes with the downside of making it so it’s impossible to tell when the switch actuates based on feel alone. Gamers (or people with really irritable roommates) tend to really like these, but I can’t recommend them if you plan on using them for typing; you’ll likely end up making a frustrating amount of typos. Tactile switches are sort of in the middle. There’s a bump at the actuation point, and they’re a lot quieter than clicky switches. They’re sort of the best of both worlds, but also the worst of both worlds. You can fall back on this if you don’t know what to get, but a lot people seem to switch to a different switch type after trying out tactile switches. (My board is tactile, but I wish I’d gotten clicky). There are other types of switches too, like optical switches which tend to be really accurate and hot-swappable switches (get hot-swappable if you feel like you might want to switch out / mix and match your switches but keep the same board)! Also keep in mind that other brands besides Keychron, Gateron, and Cherry may use different colors to denote their switch types. That should cover just about everything! Lmk if you have any other questions.

In general, the Keychron are budget keyboards that are Mac compatible and can be divided into three categories. What you should get really depends on the size you want. Hotswap means you can change out the switches and Keychron keyboards come in both hotswap and non-hotswap versions. Low Profile: (we don't really recommend this for new people as this is very taste specific and locks you out of a lot of modding capabilities) K1 - Full Sized and TKL-Sized Keyboard K3 - 75% Keyboard Wireless Keyboards: (Previously what most people get and available in a variety of sizes, but also be sure to pick the hotswap version so you can change switches) K2 - 75% keyboard K4v2 - 96% keyboard K6 - 65% keyboard K8 - TKL keyboard K12 - 60% keyboard Wired Keyboard: Probably the best value for money at the moment as not everyone needs wireless and you can get a 5-pin hotswap keyboard for $50.00. C1 - TKL keyboard (I recommend starting with this as it's cheap but still leaves you some room to grow if you get the hotswap version) C2 - Full-Sized Keyboard

reddit.com › r/keychron › recommend me a keychron

r/Keychron on Reddit: Recommend me a Keychron

May 14, 2024 -

Hi,
I'm in love with Keychron design and plan to buy myself one, but there's too many models out there. Please recommend me a keyboard, these are my requirements:

Use case: gaming and programming - I type a lot both in home and in office, so I'd prefer more quiet keys. I also don't like loud clicking
reduced size 75% or 80% would be the best - I don't use numerical keyboard and compact size is important to me
backlight - preferably RGB but it's not necessary.
I *really* love the volume knob and would like to have one on my keyboard
Compatible with palm rest

q1 max, brown switched. although I changed mine to oil king.

Any wired board that fits your requirements listed. Quite easy to find as they don't offer a lot of wired boards. As someone else said, internal batteries seem to be an issue. Also, if possible buy from Amazon. Buying direct from Keychron it ships from Asia and customer service will be a nightmare.

reddit.com › r/keychron › are keychron keyboards really worth it?

r/Keychron on Reddit: Are Keychron keyboards really worth it?

March 10, 2023 -

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?

I've got five (home, office, gaming, portable, and one for the family ipad). They all work perfectly and my only complaint is their older keycaps weren't great. But you can buy new keycaps. And the newer ones are much better.

Good value, terrible latency, not great Bluetooth.

Find elsewhere

Google Bing Mojeek

reddit.com › r/keychron › i am not sure which keychron keyboard to buy

r/Keychron on Reddit: I am not sure which Keychron keyboard to buy

October 28, 2023 -

I am looking to purchase a Keychron keyboard, the whole point of the keyboard I want is performance when using the keyboard to type or play computer games with red switches. Upon realizing how many versions of Keychrone keyboards there is I am not sure which board is the best to buy.

I was looking at the Q1 V2, Q2 and Q3, but I am open to other boards.

I am new to the terminology of premium keyboards like Keychron so I hope what I said makes sense.

Thanks

Look carefully at the layouts of the three you mentioned. They're very different so you'll need to decide which you prefer. The Q2 does not have any top row function keys, so to access those functions, they're programmed into one of the alternate layers which you access with the function key. If you frequently use the F-row, you might find this inconvenient. Or not. Personal choice. I will say that while Red switches are probably great for gaming, they suck for typing/office work. Far too light and sensitive, in my opinion, leading to lots of typos. At least for me, but I'm a little bit of a sloppy typist anyway. So I prefer heavier tactile switches. But then again, I'm not a gamer, so different use model. The Q-series otherwise are all of very high quality. The keyboard itself (PCB, or printed circuit board, plus the switches and keycaps mounted to it) is "gasket mounted" (floating) inside the case, which acts like a shock absorber for the keys -- it'll flex up and down a bit to soften the bottoming out of key presses. This is compared to other keyboards where the board itself is screwed down to the case so there's zero ability for movement. Some people really love this (as do I). Some don't care about it at all. The case is solid, heavy aluminum, so it will stay put on your desk. And they're all hot-swappable, so if you don't like the key switches you buy with it, you can swap them out like Legos without opening the case or soldering anything. Full sets of switches range between $30-$100ish for the whole keyboard, depending on what you buy (and which layout; Q2 obviously as fewer switches than the Q3), so both budget and high-end options abound.

very simple: want metal, then Q, for plastic K want wireless, then PRO based on the number of keys you want: 1, 2, 3...

reddit.com › r/keychron › is keychron a good company for keyboards? this sub eddit is full of support questions

r/Keychron on Reddit: Is Keychron a good company for keyboards? This sub eddit is full of support questions

August 30, 2024 -

I'm here cux I saw the 30% discount sake and didn't know what to choose. Are there latency issues? Are all the keyboards also wireless?

I have several Keychron keyboards (newer models) and they've all been reliable and well-built. Stick with Q/QPro/QMax (solid aluminum case) or V/VMax models (plastic case), in my opinion. I do not at all recommend the non Pro K-series -- those are old, old tech and weren't that great when they came out. If you can find the one you want on Amazon, I strongly recommend going that route. It's virtually impossible to return anything to mainland China if there's a factory issue with your unit.

They have made a lot of pretty good boards, they were one of the first companies to really embrace QMK, and they are very Mac-positive. On the other hand they also have some really shonky boards. They still ship boards without QMK and hence no remapping tools, they still have boards, even new models, that are not hotswap. And the Lemokey line is kind of new and untested. They still have a lot of tray-mount boards, which is a problem for people who are using really loud switches where a gasket mount mutes the fingertip impact from using a keyboard as a percussion instrument. I use low force silent tactile switches myself so the difference between a really hard tray-mounted board like the Novelkeys_ NK65 and a gasket like the Gamakay SN75 is not a big deal. But if you avoid the C series and most of the K series and make sure your board has both QMK and hotswap support and, if you want a bongo drum on your desk, gasket mount... you will be unlikely to have problems.

reddit.com › r/keychron › is there a guide between the differences the series q, k, v, c & s?

r/Keychron on Reddit: Is there a guide between the differences the series Q, K, V, C & S?

February 7, 2024 -

I'm looking for my first mechanical keyboard and I think I've decided on a keychron cause I've heard good things about value to quality ratio and good customer service if things go wrong. Also I'll be using it on a mac and I've heard good things about mac support.

I was just trying to find out the main differences between each of their main series? For example is their criteria which makes keychron designate it a K series or a Q series or a S series....

My thoughts at the minute are:
I'm mostly drawn to the K series, specifically the K4 because of num pad, compact size and price (about the £100 mark) but what would I get for splashing out 50 to 70 quid more for the Q series? Or could I save a bit of money and be just as happy with something from the V or C or S series?

Closest I can think of is this , but I don't know if they update it to keep up with their new releases. Also, I don't know where you heard about the customer service, but where I heard it from, it's bad enough to require buying from a retailer that you can trust will deal with any potential warranty issues.

Try this thread https://www.reddit.com/r/Keychron/s/iHO3dS0Yyy

reddit.com › r/keyboards › what does it mean when people say keychron is "good enough"?

r/keyboards on Reddit: What does it mean when people say Keychron Is "Good Enough"?

March 24, 2025 -

Hey guys,
This might be a bit long, so thanks for bearing with me.

I’m totally new to keyboards. My current keyboard is an ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96, and honestly, I’m fed up with Armoury Crate. It’s clunky, bloated, and I feel like I’m constantly battling with it just to get my keyboard to behave the way I want. That’s why I’ve decided it’s time to move on and get a real keyboard, something that’s actually good, not just something from a gaming brand I used before.

I stumbled upon this subreddit, went through all the wikis, and spent a fair bit of time lurking around here. Based on what I’ve read, I decided that I want a tactile switch. I like the idea of feeling the keypress without the noise of a clicky switch, and I think that will be great for both programming, which is my main priority, and gaming, which is my secondary use.

But that’s not really what this post is about.

What’s been bugging me is this: I’ve seen comments where people mention brands like Ducky and especially Keychron, and they often describe them as good enough. But I couldn’t really find a clear explanation of what that means.

Like... what exactly is “good enough”? Are these keyboards lacking in build quality, switch options, typing feel, or customization? I feel like people are implying there’s something better out there, but I can’t figure out what makes a keyboard just good enough rather than actually good.

If anyone can break down what people mean when they say this, I’d really appreciate it. I’m just trying to understand what to expect before I make a decision. Thanks!

TLDR: I saw people define Ducky and Keychron as “good enough,” but I don’t understand what that means. I’d love any explanations, thank you!

Edited: I didn’t expect this much interaction, but thanks to all of you for the input! I tried the Keychron at my local store, and while it works fine, I’m not a big fan of the design, keycaps, and switches. I feel like I’ll need to buy replacements for all of them, so I’ve decided to go with a QK80 mk2 instead.

Keychron is a brand that can act as a middle ground. They're perfectly fine and most people will be more than happy with just stopping there, while also letting you know there's much more out there than cheap gaming keyboards and Keychron is just an entrance of the rabbit hole.

Keychron is ‘good enough’ because there’s a great variety and build quality (Q series is lovely), but it’s only ‘good enough’ because there are far more specialised manufacturers. Example: I have a Keychron Q3 max. It’s a great board, nothing wrong with it. I also have a Dygma Raise2, which is much more specialised product for a specific combination of features I want.

reddit.com › r/mechanicalkeyboards › keychrons - yay / nay? whats the overall consensus in the community?

r/MechanicalKeyboards on Reddit: Keychrons - yay / nay? whats the overall consensus in the community?

September 23, 2024 -

I know this is going to be an open ended question but i still need to ask it as its getting time for another build.

I have a Q6 Max for work with the blue painters tape on back (3 layers) paired with factory lubed WS Morandis and amazon BoW keys. Love the deep sound of it and if i needed a full size board for work, id do this again.

My home board is a ThockKing75 board w/ lubed KTT kang whites and amazon blue samurai caps and i like it but i want to get a full aluminum board 60-75% and before I jump and buy a keychron Q1 or Q2 board for $200+ i have 2 questions:

1: for $200+ , is it a good board? (full alum, double gasket, moddable + hot swappable)

2: is there a different brand that you think rivals the keychron at that price tag or maybe a little more?

Keychrons are the, " it just works " type of keebs.

I've had 2 Keychron boards in the past (K8, Q2) and then moved on to DIY kits (Tofu60 2.0, Tiger Lite, Bakeneko65, Salvation, etc.). I think for most people who want a decent general-use mechanical keyboard with no-fuss software, wireless, hotswap, and support for most layouts, the Q series is probably fine. I liked mine well enough and when I brought it to a meetup along with my kit boards, people were kind of surprised that it was a Q2. "Moddable" is where you are going to run into some trouble, IMO. Depending on what you want to do with them it might make more sense to look into a kit board that allows you to build your desired configuration. For example, you don't get a choice of plates with Keychron boards and anything beyond the stock board will cost extra. Also you don't get as many choices of mounting style, so if you're after something with more flex or a specific mounting system that isn't the Keychron style of foam gaskets you're kind of out of luck. For 60-65% you've got a ridiculous number of affordable options that are far more customizable (Esp. Neo/Tofu series) as long as you're okay with building it first, and a lot of them generally sound and feel better than Keychrons IMO.

reddit.com › r/keychron › best keychron keyboard for casual gaming and coding? i am new to mechanical keyboards.

r/Keychron on Reddit: Best Keychron keyboard for casual gaming and coding? I am new to mechanical keyboards.

November 16, 2023 -

I never have a mechanical keyboard but from what I research so far, 75% mechanical keyboard with brown switches would best suit my needs as blue would be too loud for me.
However, I am not sure which Keychron series or model would best suits my needs.

I play PC games like Stardew Valley, Sims 4, and Overcooked 2. I do coding especially with web development so a programmer-friendly keyboard would be ideal. I am planning to connect with my Windows PC and my personal laptop. Not sure if this information matters, but I tend to press keys hard on the keyboard.

I'd urge you to check out SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless . I know it’s not Keychron, but you'll love it. It's got adjustable actuation points with OmniPoint 2.0 switches, so you can customize how sensitive each key will be, and set it up to prevent the accidental presses that are bothering you. Also, it’s compact (60% layout), super fast, has a dual wireless mode (Bluetooth and 2.4GHz), so you can switch between your pc and laptop as well. A really dope feature is that it's got 2-in-1 action keys, so you can assign different actions based on how hard you press a key—really cool for both gaming and coding! Do check it out, you'll thank me later .

imo the steelseries apex pro mini is a good option too (even tho it's not keychron). wireless, works on both 2.4ghz and bluetooth so switching between pc and laptop is easy. battery life is decent too and my fav part is the double shot pbt caps which can take some serious abuse. browns are a good starting point tho. theyre quiet enough for work, tactile enough for typing, not too heavy. keychron k8 or q3 with browns would probably work fine for what you're doing and cost less

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r/MechanicalKeyboards on Reddit: Difference between Keychron keyboards

April 13, 2020 -

Hey guys,

Not really sure if this is the right forum to ask this, but I was wondering what the differences are between the different Keychron keyboards. Like, I understand that some have optical/hot-swappable switches and different layouts etc. etc. but I'm still confused about what the main differences are between the different keyboards?

I'm a student so I am looking for a good keyboard to use for both studying and gaming, and compared to some of the better gaming keyboards out there, this seems like a pretty good alternative. Any advice you guys could give me would be great!

I'm still new to all this so some of my terminology probably won't be correct but: The K1 is either 87 (without number pad) or 104 key (full size "regular" keyboard), low profile (only one but more on that later), aluminum, and with either red or blue switches. Currently out of stock. K2 is 84 keys, it's taller than the K1, has a dedicated function row as well as numbers. Comes in plastic or aluminum (just some covers that slide on and screw to the plastic body), can come with ABS or PBT keycaps, red/blue/brown switch options. K4 is what they call a 96%, I guess basically a full size minus 4 keys so its a compact version of a regular keyboard. Comes in plastic or aluminum, optical red/blues, and gateron blue/red/brown/yellow switches. K8 (pre-launch right now), a ten keyless (no numpad but less compact than K4), will come with opticals or linears(?) like the others,with red/blue/brown but unknown if other options, it is also hotswappable so you can change switches quickly without the hassle of solder. K6 (I have this one), this one is a 65% layout (no numpad or dedicated function row, very compact but not crowded to me, comes in aluminum or plastic, hotswappable, LK opticals or gaterons red/blue/brown, it is kind of tall but I have been using it with no wrist wrest (making my own currently) and don't get tired but also use it to game for a few hours at a time not code etc all day and they sell a wrist wrest for ~17 if you want it. I went with plastic, RGB, and gateron reds (wish I went brown) I the keycaps are ABS and they're really slick/smooth, and the reds are a little light for me it's almost like I'm pushing on nothing and sometimes I accidentally actuate the wrong key by barely touching it. I come from mac keyboards and I'm definitely a heavy typer so I plan to switch out to something heavier and with time I will learn to type better. I have had no problems with mine and absolutely think it is worth it. Someone also made a slip on bezel that clips together that can be had for free and 3D printed in whatever material as a protector/customization. I plan to print and paint it to change up the black plastic. I also ordered mine during pre-order on April 30th and it arrived on May 11th in the US. K10 is a full size keyboard they've been working on that I don't know much about K3 is one in the works that is also low profile but not as much as the K1 that will have lowpro switches and "chiclet" keycap style. I plan to purchase one when it comes out I would suggest just going to their website after you decide on what layout you want and looking more into that board. I know the K6 does but not sure about the rest, they work with Mac/Windows/Linux. They have a couple groups on facebook (Keychron user group and Keychron US user group), I would suggest checking them out as well, bunch of info in there. Also they don't have a dedicated app (in development) for changing what the keys do but Karabiner-elements works with them and there's another that I don't remember. Sorry for the essay but tried to be as specific as possible, hope it helps you.

They're different in key layout. The K1 furthermore differs from others in the height. It has low profile while the others are high-profile.

reddit.com › r/budgetkeebs › keychron vs the rest for $100 - $150

r/BudgetKeebs on Reddit: Keychron vs the rest for $100 - $150

August 15, 2023 -

I've been going around the different keyboard subreddits in my search for a new keyboard and I found that r/keyboards usually recommends keychron at this price point, but without much mention of most of the kits and boards that we see regularly on this sub. Same thing with r/mechanicalkeyboards.

It's only here that I see brands like Akko, Epomaker, Keebmonkey, etc mentioned and showcased with regularity, but somehow, without mentioning much about keychron. What do you guys think of keychron? Solid keyboards but overpriced so you buy the other brands? Good and not worth mentioning since it's cool to be unique and buy boutique products? Or worse than these brands? Or have I just not been around long enough to see what people really talk about?

Just to be clear, I'm not saying that I only see boutique brands on here, just that keychron and those brands are not really talked about at the same time.

If you are a complete newcomer to mechanical keyboards, a Keychron is a great jumping in point. Most of their boards allow for customisation and modding. My V1 is heavily modded and both feels and sounds great. Personally, QMK/VIA is probably my biggest deal breaker though I think they are somewhat underutilised by the community and people are happy using their boards stock. Keychron also have the best range of wireless keyboards with QMK/VIA compatibility as well. Having said that, they can be a bit generic in that they lack a bit of character and flair higher end boards have. Discussing between friends, we would probably still recommend a Keychron to somebody entering the hobby since they are in stock. As for competition, there have been some great keyboards out there but they are mostly on group buys which makes them inaccessible to newcomers: the Neo65, Cycle 7, JRIS to name a few, but with these boards there's also the hidden cost of requiring the user to buy their own switches and keycaps (and sometimes even the stabilisers).

tl;dr Keychron is jack of all trades, master of none. All V/Q series keychrons are good/decent boards but there are boards in the same price bracket that give a better value for money and board performance at the cost of usually not having the best software out there but still usable. The biggest benefit of Keychron is that it's the most available, so it's usually the common recommendation because its safe to assume they have Keychron in their area. Apart from that, their V series is really good if you want a specific layout with a simple feature set (Tray mount, QMK/VIA, 5pin hotswap, Southfacing LEDs, Ease of disassembly and modding) but they certainly do need some work compared to other Chinese keyboards similar to their price points (example is Leobog Hi75 barebones vs Keychron V1 barebones. Hi75 is much more affordable while being an aluminum kit and it's only con versus the V1 is that it lacks QMK/VIA but it makes up for it with better board performance acoustic wise (because it's filled to the brim with foams) and performance wise (gasket mount leads to usually a more preferred type feel) It's still got the knob that's so favored by people that use 75% keyboards at the same time having more appearance or character than the V1 which looks very simple and understated. Another short example is the Monsgeek M1 and the Keychron Q1, both suffer from the issue of case ping but one is a 110usd kit and the other starts at 152usd, it's a no brainer really.

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r/Keychron on Reddit: What is the best Keychron for me?

March 24, 2025 -

Slightly blown away by the amount of selection on Keychrons website (which is great but makes it hard for narrow it own)

In short, I just want the best possible keyboard, I'm stuck between a few others: Wooting 80HE and NuPhy halo v2. I guess the keychron tops this list as well.

Mainly being used to play games as I don't work from home anymore, 80% or something similar is perfect. Just want the best quality keyboard really that will compete with the wooting 80HE or outperform it in terms of quality (maybe not latency)

If anyone came across this I would actually just watch this video, it did a great job of summarising the different keyboards! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-pyDKkhxDQ

I think keychron is a good idea, specifically the HE series. I could have gotten a wooting 80 he but instead I went with the Q5 HE, I wanted a numpad. Also idk why more people don't talk about this but the wooting full metal chassis is 290 dollars where the keychron HE series is 160-230 dollars while also being full metal chassis and having keychron great software. Actual real 8K polling is not a noticeable difference vs 1000, there's a clip of wooting CEO even acknowledging that it isn't a difference and doesn't really matter. So IMO it's a better value to go for keychrons HE keyboards vs wooting because of the 290$ price tag on the wooting, you get 99% of the features for a solid amount cheaper. The keychrons are also 2.4ghz wireless where the wooting is wired. They have the lemokey P1 HE at 170 USD while being full metal and having all the benefits of Hall Effect. I love my Q5 HE it sounds really good and feels awesome, the software is great too.

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r/keyboards on Reddit: Is keychron a good gamer keyboard?

March 24, 2025 -

I feel like keyboards is a jungle! In the beginning I would “just get a keyboard” but it ain’t that simple, holy cow, keychron has a lot of options for a board! I really want a silent keyboard either 75% 96% or 100% but the most important is it looks nice! It’s in my living room and I want it to look like a office, but it is a gaming also

If you're casually playing games then Keychron is all fine. So far the only "real gamer" keyboard to date to be considered is the recent HE variants due to its rapid trigger feature but that is more specifically targetted towards fps players that are willing to tinker each and every key press on how they want it to respond.

I use a v3 for gaming and I have no qualms with it. Get a hot swap one and you can change switches if you need to. Mines wired. 2.4 ghz is the way to go for low latency wireless and I don’t think keychron has any keyboards with that(correct me if I’m wrong) but I’m also not serious enough to notice Bluetooth latency. Is anyone? Anyway unless you’re playing fps games I really don’t think it matters. Keychron makes a nice keyboard.

reddit.com › r/keychron › which one should i buy? there are so maaany

r/Keychron on Reddit: Which one should I buy? There are so maaany

May 8, 2022 -

Hellooo everyone. I need a huge favor. I suck at this and my knowledge about mechanical keyboards isnt that great. For the last 3-4 years i've been using a Logitech G413. I wanna make a switch to a new Keychron keyboard. My main purpose of it would be for ux/ui design (approx. 10 hours daily) + typing + a little bit of gaming here and there. I would have it connected with bluetooth to my m1 macbook and when I would switch on gaming I would connect it with a usb c > usb a to my windows machine.

First of all, Im not even sure which one to get. I know i dont want the numpad and I know 100% i want to have the F keys so I need a 6 row keyboard. It seems like 75% is the ideal format for me. That sums it down to either K2, K3, or Q1.

All of these are totally different and my knowledge isnt good enough to make the choice. I can pay a bit more for the Q1 but does it make sense? How good or comfortable is to use the k2 daily for minimum of 10 hours? Same question goes for Q1. Should I look for the hot swappable version or not? What switches to get? I want it to sound nice but not annoying to the point where my coworkers wanna kill me.

If anyone actually reads all of this and gives me an answer, I will be eternally grateful.

Buy with caution. Whilst the keyboards offer the ideal feature set for someone who is a Mac & windows user. Be advised that quality is variable. if you have an issue with your keyboard support is very poor and takes months to do even the most basic warranty support. You will not be able to get a battery replacement, for instance, as they simply don’t have the capability of shipping one. They will send you a Yun Track tracking of your parts but it’s really a completely fake tracker that just progresses forward based on a timer (I had Package in status of being in my home town for 6 weeks only for them to later tell me it just shipped). My k6 has had no problems, my K8 has had 3 problems none resolved.

Q1 would give you way more room for customisation and modding but doesn't support Bluetooth, only wired connection.. I was in the same position as you, hesitating between the Q series and the K series, between a TKL and a 75%.. I've finally bought the Q1 V1 as there is a really interesting discount as a bundle on their website, but if you really want the Bluetooth connectivity then you should take a K serie keyboard ! 😉