Customer Reviews
Based on 9 reviews
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Review for Fully Assembled Knob - Silver Grey - B (dark palate) - Gateron G Pro Red
General notes:
-I was a little bit skeptical when I bought this keyboard, because the typing recordings all had a VERY noticeable sound coming from the space bar that I thought would drive me absolutely nuts. Almost like a quiet, low pitch *plop* noise. It's still there, but not even 1/10th as noticeable as it is in the recordings. The recordings definitely do not tell the full story. I don't know much about Gateron switches but these Reds feel really nice to me.
-Note that the color does not exactly match what is shown on the main page (at least for the grey). I unfortunately do not have any photos at the time of writing, but I quite like the actual color better than what is shown on the Keychron website. I saw some photos that other reviewers had and they were actually what convinced me I would like the grey color (which was all that was in stock at the time I bought).
Pros:
-This big boy is full-size, without taking any extra room - it fits just right
-Personally, I find that I don't need a wrist rest to type, it works just fine as-is
-Sounds great
-Typing feel is lovely
-HEAVY. This board is not moving unless you really want it to. You can feel the quality just from the weight. It's just a shame that this means you pay through the nose for shipping, but such is life if you want a heavy board.
-Color is actually nicer than it looks on the purchase page
Cons:
I don't know if this is standard across all boards or just mine, but it seems like my PCB isn't fastened in place properly. I can move the entire board around inside the case if I grab a hold of the knob and slide it. Not a deal-breaker for me as it stays mostly in place from its weight, but I would definitely have preferred if it was in place more securely. Fairly minor fit and finish, but I would definitely like to see it fitting together better for the premium Keychron line.
Final Verdict:
4.5/5. Very nice board, but I can't quite give it a perfect score, as for the price that was paid, I do expect the fit and finish to be there. That being said, I do like it quite a bit, and I'm debating buying a second one for work.
I
Originally I gave this one star because they asked for a review and the product was late shipping but after receiving it I am blown away by the quality. The fact that it is designed to be repaired should mean I never need another keyboard. Great stuff.
F
I was using a cheap Corsair mechanical keyboard (cherry mx red) and the Keychrom Q6 is in a complete different league!
This keyboard is heavy as it almost weights 2.5kg and it feels extremely good to type on something that sturdy, to the point that it far exceeds my expectations!
I was also surprised by the quality of the keys I received with the Q6 and even if I bought a different set to replace them for the looks, the original keys that came with the Q6 felt extremely good and will probably be switching back to them in the future.
Typing on that keyboard feels so good that I've been working late as an excuse to type on it!
J
A very high quality product amazing keyboard for my everyday use at home!
A
Watching tons of YouTube videos I finally found the keyboard I wanted. But I had no idea the positive impact it would have on my life. I can’t walk past my desk without admiring the beauty that is my Keychron Q6. It sounds so good and feels super quality. 10/10
Keychron Q6
Keychron Q6 is a premium full-size and all-metal mechanical keyboard. With its all-metal CNC machined body, a full-size layout, double-gasket design, QMK/VIA support, and knob option, the Q6 meets all your practical needs and gives you a high-end typing experience.
Customize Your Q6
Choose the keycaps, switches and more accessories for your Q6
A Refined Piece Of Metal Art
The entire metal body is crafted with 6063 aluminum that is processed through CNC machined, polished, anodized, sandblasted, and undergoes 24 more manufacturing stages to make this solid metal piece of art that is the Q6.
All-Around Customizable Keyboard
To build a fully customizable keyboard, we designed every component easily assembled. Therefore, you can customize and adjust each component you want.
Double-Gasket Design
The Double Gasket Design is a new innovative structure in the industry. In addition to the gaskets on the plates, we added silicone pads between the top and bottom cases to significantly reduce the sound resonance between the metals and reduce the noise of the impacted metals. This design allows the keyboard to maintain the flexibility of the gasket structure and improves the overall typing sound.
Programmable Knob
Designed to enhance your creative workflow, the premium rotary encoder allows you to easily customize your favorite keys and macros on the knob through the VIA software.
You can easily customize the Q6's knob to your desired key or macro commands such as: zooming in/out, adjusting screen brightness, brush size, volume, selecting video clips or photos, or backlight hue.
Setting the macros for "zoom in/out"
Using the knob as "zoom in/out"
An Epic Core Inside The Keyboard
A brand new ultra-low-power MCU Arm structure that is powerful and armed with 128K Flash to provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is up to 1000 Hz out of the box, which makes latency non-existent for the competitive game.
OSA Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps
For the new double-shot PBT keycaps, we built a new profile. It has a similar height to the OEM profile and has an SA-like shape. We named it the OSA (OEM spherical angled) keycap. The PBT keycaps will provide excellent oil resistance, enhance the type feel, and prevent the legends from fading out.
Switch layouts between macOS & Windows
Built with the Mac users' experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the Keychron Q6 comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard, one for each system.
Program Q6 with QMK & VIA
With full QMK and VIA support, you can easily program and remap each key on the keyboard. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, even the knob, and more.
Hot-swappable.
The hot-swappable sockets are mounted on the PCB, so you can install or change the switches without soldering. The PCB supports both 3 pin and 5 pin MX mechanical switches.
South-facing RGB LED Lights.
The south-facing RGB LED is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist's angle with the premium non-shine-through PBT keycaps installed. The south-facing RGB is also free from interference when the users install OEM or Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on the keyboard.
Note: The Q6's top case has sharper corners to make it much more compatible with third-party keycaps.
Pre-lubed Gateron G Pro Switch
The optimized molded switch with more precise positioning and less wobble will undoubtedly improve the feel at your fingertips. With the fully assembled Q6 version fitted with factory pre-lubricated Gateron G Pro switches, a smoother travel experience is guaranteed for you.
All New Screw-In PCB Stabilizers
The screw-in design increases stability and makes it easier for changes and upgrades. Precise craftsmanship makes the stabilizers more stable and less shaky. The big keys' (space bar, shift, enter, delete) typing experience is now more stable and smooth. The Keychron Q6 also supports third-party stabilizers, including Cherry or Durock.
ANSI & ISO layouts.
ISO layout is widely used in Europe while the ANSI layout is widely used by the rest of the world.
Note: If you are a European, we recommend you to purchase the "Barebone ISO” version with the corresponding ISO keycaps. The "Barebone ISO” is suitable for all ISO keyboard countries like the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, etc.
ANSI Layout
ISO Layout
Typing Sound Test
Different Versions
What's in the box?
Specs
| Width | 137 mm |
|---|---|
| Length | 446 mm |
| Front Height | 20.1 mm (without keycaps) |
| Back Height | 32.6 mm (without keycaps) |
| Feet Height | 2.7 mm |
| Angle | 5.2° |
| Weight | 2420 g ± 10g (the fully assembled weight) |
| Body Material | Full CNC machined aluminum |
| Plate | Steel |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz |
| Keycaps (Fully Assembled Version) | Double-shot PBT keycaps, not shine-through, OSA Profile (OEM height, SA shape) |
|---|---|
| Switches | Gateron G Pro (fully assembled version) |
| Backlight | South-facing RGB LED |
| Switch Support | Hot-swappable (5 pin & 3 pin) |
| Stabs | Screw-in PCB stabs |
| Connectivity | Type-C cable |
| Cable | Type-C cable + Type-A to Type-C adapter |
| MCU | Ultra-low-power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 (128KB Flash) |
| Operating Environment | -10℃ to 50℃ |
Section
Drop element here!
Keychron Q6 User Guide
Learn more about the Keychron Q6 such as the Q6 shortcuts, assembling the Q6, factory reset, and more in the FAQ section.
Customer Reviews
Based on 9 reviews
78%
(7)
22%
(2)
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Review for Fully Assembled Knob - Silver Grey - B (dark palate) - Gateron G Pro Red
General notes:
-I was a little bit skeptical when I bought this keyboard, because the typing recordings all had a VERY noticeable sound coming from the space bar that I thought would drive me absolutely nuts. Almost like a quiet, low pitch *plop* noise. It's still there, but not even 1/10th as noticeable as it is in the recordings. The recordings definitely do not tell the full story. I don't know much about Gateron switches but these Reds feel really nice to me.
-Note that the color does not exactly match what is shown on the main page (at least for the grey). I unfortunately do not have any photos at the time of writing, but I quite like the actual color better than what is shown on the Keychron website. I saw some photos that other reviewers had and they were actually what convinced me I would like the grey color (which was all that was in stock at the time I bought).
Pros:
-This big boy is full-size, without taking any extra room - it fits just right
-Personally, I find that I don't need a wrist rest to type, it works just fine as-is
-Sounds great
-Typing feel is lovely
-HEAVY. This board is not moving unless you really want it to. You can feel the quality just from the weight. It's just a shame that this means you pay through the nose for shipping, but such is life if you want a heavy board.
-Color is actually nicer than it looks on the purchase page
Cons:
I don't know if this is standard across all boards or just mine, but it seems like my PCB isn't fastened in place properly. I can move the entire board around inside the case if I grab a hold of the knob and slide it. Not a deal-breaker for me as it stays mostly in place from its weight, but I would definitely have preferred if it was in place more securely. Fairly minor fit and finish, but I would definitely like to see it fitting together better for the premium Keychron line.
Final Verdict:
4.5/5. Very nice board, but I can't quite give it a perfect score, as for the price that was paid, I do expect the fit and finish to be there. That being said, I do like it quite a bit, and I'm debating buying a second one for work.
I
Originally I gave this one star because they asked for a review and the product was late shipping but after receiving it I am blown away by the quality. The fact that it is designed to be repaired should mean I never need another keyboard. Great stuff.
F
I was using a cheap Corsair mechanical keyboard (cherry mx red) and the Keychrom Q6 is in a complete different league!
This keyboard is heavy as it almost weights 2.5kg and it feels extremely good to type on something that sturdy, to the point that it far exceeds my expectations!
I was also surprised by the quality of the keys I received with the Q6 and even if I bought a different set to replace them for the looks, the original keys that came with the Q6 felt extremely good and will probably be switching back to them in the future.
Typing on that keyboard feels so good that I've been working late as an excuse to type on it!
J
A very high quality product amazing keyboard for my everyday use at home!
A
Watching tons of YouTube videos I finally found the keyboard I wanted. But I had no idea the positive impact it would have on my life. I can’t walk past my desk without admiring the beauty that is my Keychron Q6. It sounds so good and feels super quality. 10/10