Keychron Q6 Max QMK/LAUNCHER Wireless Bluetooth/2.4 GHz/USB-C Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard, Full Size Programmable Knob RGB Backlit Hot-Swappable Gateron Brown Switch for Mac Windows Linux - Black

I'm just looking for an excuse to type more on this keyboard. I suppose I'll just write a review. TLDR - Everything about this keyboard has impressed me. From the boxed presentation, to the cool smoothness of the hefty aluminum slab as I lift it, to the buttery smooth feeling of my fingers gliding across the thwacking keys. This is truly a special keyboard. When I decided to purchase a new keyboard, I had several criteria in mind that it had to meet. I knew it would be expensive, that isn't the issue. There are too many keyboards out there that get the job done, but that's it. I miss the days of each keystroke being a substantial thunk. That was my fisrt tickbox. I want the IBM feeling back. Second, full 100% form factor. Third, it must be a solid, heavy, monster. This board nails it with flying colors. Literally, actually. With fully programable RGB. Honestly RGB is not something I care about at all. However with this particular colorway it's kind of necessary unless you don't need to see keys ever. The blacked out look is ridiculously sharp looking, but requires backlight to see your keys. I'll take it, it looks way too good not to. Out of the box the keyboard is fully functional. If you are happy with default settings there is nothing you need to do further. It's easy to flip through the different color schemes and to pair your devices. However, its also fully customizable through VIA. VIA is highly regarded in keyboard eccentric circles. With the banana switches, it feels and sounds smooth as buttercream. I cannot express enough how much of a joy this is to type on. To the point I actually opened word and began writing random things just as an excuse to type more. That's why I'm writing this review now. I don't want to stop... Seriously though, if you haven't tried a quality mechanical keyboard it's impossible to put it into words. Anyone that works at a computer regularly should do themselves a favor and at least try this board. The best image I can use to illustrate is that typing sounds like you are rolling your fingers through a mass of marbles. It's an incredible experience. Swapping between bluetooth, 2.4, and wired, is seamless. I keep my cable plugged into my workstation and just take my board elsewhere if I want to use it with another computer. Connectivity has been perfect and pairing is almost immediate. I know, I'm gushing a bit. That isn't to say there is nothing wrong with the keyboard. I have a few minor gripes. First, the keycaps do not adequately illuminate and some don't illuminate evenly. Particularly some of the function and number keys. Second, most of the keys sound great, nearly all of them. EXCEPT for the backspace key. It sounds strangely pingy relative to the rest of the board. All of these things can be fixed. I haven't looked yet, but the stabalizers could maybe use more lube. Keycaps can be easily swapped out as well as switches if you prefer a different sound or tactility. I also wish they included blacked out keycaps for "Enter" and "Esc". They are available on the Keychron website but you must purchase the entire set. This is a shame considering this is a flagship board. I would have also liked to see a better quality USB cable included, perhaps one of their aviator styled cables. These aren't big things but would seriously elevate the package. Lastly for negatives, Keychron has seen a huge backlash lately due to defective boards. What I think happens is the switches detach or wig out due to flex in the PCB or something. It's widespread and the worst part is there is seemingly no resolution. It doesn't seem that it effects every board, but it's a substantial number for sure. This may be a lottery situation. I would suggest using the board a LOT within your month return window. The warranty does not cover replacing your board. Instead, Keychron will probably send you parts and make you fix it. So dealing with them is not something I would recommend. Regardless - if you get a good board, I guarantee satisfaction. I've never typed on something that comes even close to the quality this provides. This is top tier and will be the standard that I compare everything I type on against from here on out. Keychron, you have knocked it out of the park with this keyboard, at this price. On sale, under $200, it's a no brainer. Immediate buy. The only boards I can imagine coming anywhere close to this are going to be moving into DIY group buy territory, where you put your board together yourself. As a consumer friendly plug and play keyboard for under $200, this is undoubtedly the nicest board that exists.

I purchased this board after heavily modding my Keychron K10 pro. This board sounds miles better right out of the box. There is virtually no case ping or vibrations, the build quality is top notch, the sound is smooth and refined (creamy with the stock bananas), the black finish is smooth and free of defects, the shine through keys are clear and consistent, and the key/backlight customization is simple with the web based launcher. If there is a weak spot with this board it’s the stock switches. I replaced the stock bananas with Durock T1 blue lotus switches and it made me love this board even more. If you want a heavy, premium full sized board that will check all your boxes, this is it. In my honest opinion, this board is well worth the money.

This thing is amazing. The feel is...perfect. They layout...perfection. and did I mention...the keys as you type...just feel perfect. The ability to set specific keys to specific colors, is awesome. The wireless connection is instant, and zero delay in when you type to when it is on the screen. And, if you do not like it wireless, it can connect via USB-C cable, which they include. Or you can, instead of using the provided dongle, you can connect via bluetooth. The perfection in feel, form, and function is backed up by being, the absolute, highest quality keyboard that exists...period. The actual, all aluminum frame, and thick, rubber gaskets, the fact this thing is water resistant which means that if something spills around it...no worries. And this thing is built like a tank. It is HEAVY and solid. Pretty sure you can use it as a weapon and not hurt it. No joke. It feels like it was carved out of a single billet of aluminum...maybe because I am pretty sure it was. And the black finish, I am not sure if it is anodized or powder coated, or something else, but it feels great, and appears as tough as nails. Visit the Keychron website, you will find almost unlimited things you can change in custom keys, different feeling key switches, ect...you can make it your own. Its not cheap...but in this case...you absolutely get what you pay for, I have gone through several cheaper, supposed higher end keyboards over the years, I guess time will tell on this, but...I suspect that this thing will outlast even me. I wish they made a trackball like this thing, something like my Logitech, but if these guys made it...out of the same materials as this...I would buy it as soon as it came out.

Keyboard quality is great, feels very nice and heavy. Smooth and buttery typing. My only and major complaint is that the number "4" on my numpad frequently types "44", instead of "4". I cleaned the switches and that did not fix it. I reached out to their customer service and never received a solution. I normally wouldn't mind if typing numbers and working in excel sheets wasn't a daily function of my job. Having to constantly fix/review any "4"s I type gets very tedious and time consuming, which is not efficient. I'm very disappointed that I paid $200+ for a keyboard that feels and looks incredible, but can't do the basic function of typing numbers correctly.

Got this keyboard, twice. Both the times number pad plus key stabilizer was broken. The second time I got it, wrong switches were sent along with the defective keyboard. Returned both the times. For a keyboard thats almost 400 dollars this is inexcusable. Do better Keychron. I went with a barebones M2 V5 Monsgeek keyboard with BSUN olive switches. Note : the first time I got this keyboard was on sale. When I returned and reordered the price had increased by 70 dollars. Overall, my experience with keychron has been very scammy. I wont be returning to this brand.