Keychron
Keychron Q4
Released 2022
Researched from maker specs and published sources. Last checked Oct 18, 2026.
Wired 60% aluminum Q with a steel plate
The wired 60% Q: CNC aluminum, steel plate, gasket mount, QMK/VIA and 1.5 kg of weight. No arrow keys or function row; no wireless.
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Our take, based on research
A straightforward wired 60% built on the same case as the Q4 Pro. Little independent coverage exists for this exact model, so rely on Keychron's specs and the Q4 Pro review as a guide.
Overview
The Q4 is the smallest wired Q: a 60% layout in a full CNC aluminum case with steel plate and gasket mount, Gateron G Pro switches on the assembled version, normal-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, 1,500 g, QMK and the Keychron Launcher. The 60% layout has no arrow keys or function row, so those live on a layer.
No dedicated third-party review of the wired Q4 turned up. The closest coverage is Try Mech Keys' review of the Q4 Pro, which shares the case and layout: it called the full aluminum case premium, liked the double gasket and polycarbonate plate for typing feel and noted wireless polling is 90 Hz while wired is 1000 Hz. The wired Q4 differs by using a steel plate and no battery, so the feel will be firmer than that review describes.
Pros & Cons
- Compact 60% footprint in a 1,500 g CNC aluminum case
- Steel plate and gasket mount
- QMK firmware with the Keychron Launcher web app
- Hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches
- No battery, so nothing to charge or replace
- No arrow keys or function row; those need a layer
- Wired only
- No dedicated independent review found; sibling Q4 Pro coverage is used
- Steel plate feels firmer than the PC plate on the Pro
- Heavy for a board its size
Who Is This For?
- People who want the smallest Q and are comfortable with layers
- Programmers who like QMK on a metal 60%
- Desk setups with limited space
- Anyone who needs arrow keys on the main layer
- Users who want wireless
- Buyers who want independent reviews to rely on
Where to Buy
Dimensions
60%
Weight
1500 g ± 10g (fully assembled)
Case Material
Aluminum
Connectivity
Wired
Plate Options
Case Colors
Software Support
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