Q6 Max

keychron v6 max ($100), keychron q6 max ($200), chillkey nd104 ($200), qk101 ($240 plus wait time). also consider neo98 or zoom98 but you have to wait and they’re more expensive. If I were you id get $10 cheap kb and neo98 and wait a bit.

I have zero issues with Keychron Q6 (manufactured in 2022, before their QC problems began). Unfortunately all Q non-Max models are out of production since 2022, apparently :/

100% with knob is my preference as well. Add macro keys and ISO, and you have exactly one manufacturer with decent products (well, sort of what with their 2024 QC problems): Keychron. Yeah, M5 - no knob, Qk101 - no knob, less keys, two screens (?). So, Keychron it is. V6 Max, Q6 Max, Q6 HE are all w

I have the older, regular mechanical Q6 Max and just got the new HE spin on it. You can tell Keychron has improved the design as they're effectively the same KB chassis but the HE variant has much better insulation design and the control slider switches don't rattle. And a side benefit as there's no

Are the switches replaceable on the mechanical keyboard? If so, some cheap 'silent' switches are the way to go, or o-rings if you don't mind the mushy feeling? Have you considered a low profile keyboard? they tend to be a lot quieter out of the box. The Apple Magic keyboards are low profile, come in

That's the old doubleshot Keychron OSA profile set. I have one and it's horrible. Both the profile and the typography, and the fact practically none of the modifiers are centered. Once you see that pgup you can't unsee it. Edit: and yes, even that keycap set is not available separately. I got mine f

To be honest, the choices available that meet all your requirements are so limited that going for the Q6 makes the most sense. If I were you though, I'd not buy it direct from Keychron. They're customer support is questionable, and getting it returned should there be an issue is apparently difficult

Im using the Keychron Q6 Max. My girl liked it so much that I got one for her job.

Enthusiast circles really have a bone to pick with Keychron, though I never fully understood why. I'm not knee-deep in the super-boutique or DIY scenes, but the couple Keychron boards I do own (a K6 for travel/around the house, a Q6 Max at my desk) I've been perfectly happy with. I've always likened

Look at Keychron V6 Max / Q6 Max and Ultra models then.