Keychron
Keychron K17 Pro
Released 2023
Researched from maker specs and published sources. Last checked Oct 18, 2026.
K17 Pro, from Keychron's store
The K17 Pro is a slim 96% with a knob and waterfall-shaped keycaps. Crafting Worlds liked the design but found the stock switches unpleasant; the maker lists little data.
Our take, based on research
A good-looking slim 96% with a single critical review about the switches.
Overview
The K17 Pro is the knob-equipped slim 96%. Keychron lists a 96% layout with a knob, hot-swappable low-profile Gateron switches, an aluminum-and-plastic tray-mount case, low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps and QMK/VIA via the Launcher. The page publishes no weight, battery or dimensions.
Crafting Worlds called it a beautiful keyboard with unique waterfall-shaped keycaps, a handy volume knob, an open structure that reduces debris and excellent customization, but said Keychron's switches were the worst it had used: tactile ones felt muddy and linear Bananas harsh and metallic, with the open design amplifying the sound. It added that the keycap shape means sticking with Keychron's own sets.
Compared with the K17 Max, the Pro adds the knob and drops the dongle.
Pros & Cons
- Waterfall-shaped keycaps and an attractive design (Crafting Worlds)
- Volume knob (Crafting Worlds) and a numpad in the 96% layout (maker)
- Open structure reduces debris (Crafting Worlds)
- Hot-swappable low-profile Gateron switches
- QMK/VIA with PBT keycaps
- The reviewer found the stock switches unpleasant (Crafting Worlds, a single reviewer)
- Keycap shape limits aftermarket keycaps (Crafting Worlds)
- Maker's page lists no weight, battery or dimensions
- No 2.4 GHz option
- Open design amplifies switch sound (Crafting Worlds)
Who Is This For?
- Buyers who want a slim 96% with a knob
- Users who value design and a numpad
- QMK/VIA users who may swap switches
- Anyone who wants a quiet board out of the box
- Buyers who need a dongle
- People who want to use aftermarket keycaps
Where to Buy
Dimensions
96%
Weight
Not listed
Case Material
Aluminum & Plastic
Connectivity
Both
Plate Options
Case Colors
Software Support
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