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Keychron Keyboard Article Review - July 2024

Keychron Keyboard Article Review - July 2024

"If you’re considering a premium keyboard, we think it makes sense to pick the Keychron Q1 Max over the Q1 Pro ($199) or wired Keychron Q1 ($189 with knob). The Max has all the features of the earlier two boards, with the extra flexibility of connecting via a 1000Hz 2.4GHz USB dongle in addition to Bluetooth and USB-C. The same goes for the rest of the Q Max series."
"Keychron's first entry into the ultra-slim keyboard space leaves me amazed at how good a cheap keyboard can be."
"Ultra-slim profile still packs satisfyingly springy keys. Convenient switch swaps between Bluetooth, 2.4-GHz, and USB-C connections. Ludicrously long 1,200-hour battery rarely needs to be charged. B1 Pro is small enough to fit in a laptop bag."
"There aren’t many keyboards out there which offer as rich of a feature set in the enthusiast-level space for the price as the Q3 Max. You simply can’t get a keyboard that offers as much in the way of class-leading build quality, smooth switches, excellent acoustics and handy creature comforts such as dual means of wireless connectivity, versatile software options and decent battery life as this one. If you’re looking to make the jump to a mechanical board with lots of features for the price, the Keychron Q3 Max is truly sublime."
"Keychron has a reputation for solidly built mechanical keyboards with deep customizability, and the Q1 Pro is no exception. This 75% typing beast is CNC'ed from solid slabs of aluminum, so it's got some real heft to stay put no matter how hard your typing style is. It can be purchased as a pre-assembled, ready-to-go keyboard with a wide choice of switches, or as a bare-bone base kit to add your own switches, keycaps, and other components."
"If you're familiar with Keychron at all, there's a good chance it's due to keyboards like the Q5 Pro and Q6 Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends). Both models come in a sturdy, full-metal case which minimizes the keyboard getting bumped and moved around your desk. The Q6 Pro is a full-size layout with a Numpad and everything, while the Q5 Pro slims down just a hair to a 96 percent layout, dropping a few less commonly-used keys like Insert, and tucking the arrow keys just under the Enter key."
 
"I write for a living, and this matched my Apple Magic Keyboard ($99) and MacBook Pro 2021 in terms of typing feel. I’m not a fan of mechanical or gaming keyboards (my fingers plonk over the keys like an inebriated elephant) and the Keychron B1 Pro is perfect for my delicate needs. If you’re a writer — whether it’s a school essay or the next NYT Bestseller — this keyboard will be everything you need it to be."
"The Keychron K10 Pro mechanical keyboard is a great pick for Apple users who want a 100% layout that doesn't break the bank. Keychron makes mechanical keyboards in all sizes and price ranges. The K10 falls in the middle of the road between budget models like the C3 Pro and the more expensive Q5 Pro. Whether you're all about customization or just want something to type on, the K10 brings something to the table. As-is, the typing and upkeep experience is fun and easy, and it's equally simple to mess around with key switches and macros."
 
"The Keychron V5 Max is a superb keyboard if you’re after a relatively affordable option that has the typing experience of a premium board. Despite its affordable price, the standard PBT double-shot keycaps feel great, even if they do lack shine through lettering and some of the aesthetic beauty of more premium options. The build quality is solid as is the integrated software, and the fully hot-swappable switches are a pleasure to use."
"The Keychron M7 is a high-performing gaming mouse with a maximum DPI of 26,000 and a 1,000Hz polling rate which make it a compelling choice for FPS and RPGs. With a lightweight yet sturdy body, this is an ergonomically-friendly mouse for right-handed people."
"The Q0 Max is a full-metal custom number pad with a macro column and rotary encoder knob on the left side. With support for the powerful QMK/VIA, this numpad can be completely customized to your liking. Whether you want to use it as a num pad with macro keys or the whole pad as a macropad, the choice is up to you.  The Q0 Max is one of the few macropads on the market to offer wireless connectivity."
"For anyone who’s worried about losing the satisfying sound of mechanical switches, you can rest assured that keys using magnetic switches do still make a sound. The K2 HE uses acoustic foam inside the keyboard to dampen sound, and Keychron describes the result as a satisfying “thock” sound."