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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V6 $75–$100 “Wired full-size with a steel plate, tray mount and optional knob” |  Keychron Keychron Q1 Pro $168 “The Honda Civic of custom keyboards” Best Overall |
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| Price , different | $75–$100 | $168 |
| Size , different | Full | 75% |
| Type , different | Pre-built | Barebones |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2023 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | Plastic | 6063 Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black (Translucent), Carbon Black (Non-transparent) | Carbon Black, Shell White, Silver Grey, Navy Blue |
| Weight , different | 1350 ± 10 g (fully assembled) | 1.74kg (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | Full | 327.5 x 145 x 35.8mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 22.6mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT | Double-shot PBT, KSA profile (fully assembled version) |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Not listed | PC |
| Battery , different | — | 4000mAh (up to 300h, backlight off) |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | No | Yes |
| Features , different | Full layout, Wired, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob | QMK/VIA, Hot-swap, Double Gasket Mount, Aluminum Case, Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C, South-facing LEDs, Screw-in Stabilizers, 1000Hz Polling (wired) |
| Good for , different | Full-size users who need a numpad and function row Fixed office or gaming desks QMK users on a budget | Heavy typists who want a soft, cushioned feel Buyers who want QMK programmability with Bluetooth People who switch between Mac and Windows Anyone who wants to swap switches or tune the build |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who wants wireless People who travel with their keyboard Buyers who want a soft gasket feel | Competitive gaming over wireless (90Hz polling) Anyone who needs a portable keyboard Buyers who want 2.4GHz wireless on this model People who prefer a low, flat keycap profile |
| Pros , different | Full-size 108-key layout with a numpad and arrows Steel plate and tray mount with foam and silicone pad layers; Tom's Guide found very little flex Lovely, well-insulated sound (Tom's Guide) Screw-in PCB stabilizers rattle less than clip-in ones (Tom's Guide) QMK with VIA remapping that persists on the keyboard, and Keychron's Launcher web app Hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches | Flexible PC plate and gasket mount give a soft, bouncy typing feel (Tom's Guide) Full CNC aluminum case at 1,736 g assembled, so it stays put on the desk Bluetooth 5.1 for up to 3 devices plus USB-C; MakeUseOf found the Bluetooth connection stable QMK firmware with the Keychron Launcher web app for remapping and macros Hot-swap sockets take 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches 4000 mAh battery, rated up to 300 hours with the backlight off; Tom's Guide saw two to three weeks per charge Programmable aluminum knob, plus a system toggle and both Mac and Windows keycaps |
| Cons , different | Heavy at 1350 g (Keychron's figure), so it is a fixed-desk board Wired only; the V6 Max is the wireless option VIA web app was janky, did not support RGB and did not work in some browsers (Tom's Guide) Tall keycaps took getting used to (Tom's Guide) Tray mount with steel plate has little flex | Wireless is Bluetooth only, at 90Hz polling; 1000Hz needs a USB-C cable No 2.4GHz option on the Pro; Keychron lists the Q1 Max for that Heavy for a 75% and not a board to carry around Tom's Guide heard a slightly hollow stock sound and occasional metallic pings Tall KSA keycaps raised mistype rates in Tom's Guide's typing test An r/Keychron owner report describes spacebar rattle from the stock stabilizers Tom's Guide called the $219 assembled price steep at review time (Nov 2024) |
| Research take , different | A solid, plain wired full-size that Tom's Guide rated highly for build, sound and value. It is heavy and wired only; the V6 Max is the wireless version and the V6 8K adds 8000Hz. | A comfort-first 75% that suits long typing sessions better than gaming or travel. Reviewers rate the build and typing feel highly and mark it down for weight, price and a stock sound that can ping. If you want 2.4GHz or magnetic switches, compare the Q1 Max and Q1 HE before buying. |