K17 Max

Keychron

K17 Max

30 positive 0 neutral 11 negative

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Which low profile 96% keyboard should I buy?

Lofree Flow 100 - Feels and sounds good to type on (creamy). Lack of customizability (only on Windows) cheaper too Keychron K17 Max - Looks better imo. Just average on feels, and the sound is on the clacky side. Infinitely customizable with VIA (browser based software)

Jay27_2 in r/PHMechanicalKeyboard

December 1, 2025 5:21 AM

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Is getting a keychron worth it anymore

I recently picked up a K17 Max. I did swap out the switches to Gateron KS33 Chocolates at a cost of £37/$45 ish after a switch failure after a couple months. The build quality is fine and the keyboard is very average. The switch options (although hot swappable if you select that option) suck. Althou

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JWatts2000 in r/Keychron

February 8, 2026 10:09 AM

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MX alternatives - keyboards for multiple devices

If you don’t want the MX keys S, which I just bought despite having a couple of dozen mechanical keyboards, you might way to check out the Keychron K17 Max. It’s low profile, mechanical, hot swappable, and of hybrid aluminum/ plastic construction. It has tri-mode connectivity. It is also VIA/QMK con

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Mean_Average_3353 in r/keyboards

February 11, 2026 12:39 AM

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Mechanical keyboard for MacOS ?

My Keychron K17 Max works great with both Windows and MacOS. It has a switch you can set to which OS you are using and you can program the keys as well as easily change the keycaps to the correct keys depending on the OS.

jwdean26 in r/MacOS

July 9, 2025 1:43 AM

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