Keychron
Q9
Based on 30 Reddit mentions
$79.99
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PSA: don't routinely update your keyboard firmware.
I updated the firmware on my Q9 (ISO Knob wired only) board - it is no longer recognized by Keychron Launcher. It only works with VIA web app now. Older firmware is not available to download. Sigh. On the other hand, updating firmware on my two Q6 and one Q3 boards (all ISO Knob wired only) worked w
...cszolee79 in r/Keychron
January 28, 2026 8:51 PM
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PSA: don't routinely update your keyboard firmware.
I updated the firmware on my Q9 (ISO Knob wired only) board - it is no longer recognized by Keychron Launcher. It only works with VIA web app now. Older firmware is not available to download. Sigh. Try building your own firmware? https://github.com/Keychron/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/keychro
...ArgentStonecutter in r/Keychron
January 28, 2026 9:02 PM
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SA Blank Selectric
Upvote for the SA.How the hell does a 40 board work. Still don't get the thing (Keychron Q9). What are you using it for? How do you quickly enter IP addresses, json or whatever text, complex passwords, write in a language with 35 letters or play simulator games? :)
cszolee79 in r/MechanicalKeyboards
November 14, 2025 11:52 PM
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Keyboard recommendations
Meh, every keyboard has its issues. I like to get a long warranty for any keyboards that feel pricey or risky so I know I'm covered. Amazon and eBay both offer them and they're affordable. I havent had any issues with the Q or V keyboards from keychron. I have a Q1, Q9, and V7 (which is my favorite
...thepurplehornet in r/keyboards
May 19, 2026 7:57 AM
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How to remap keyboard and screen brightness keys for Windows
Re "...bound properly on the Keychron website": What exact did you do? What keycodes/key names were bound to which keys on which layers? Help us helping you. ("Keychron website" probably refers to the Via clone.) Note the layers (does not apply for the extremely crippled keyboards, like the Q9): Lay
...PeterMortensenBlog in r/Keychron
February 7, 2026 12:27 AM
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Question about mapping the play/pause button on a Q6
The keycode is KC_MPLY (an alias of KC_MEDIA_PLAY_PAUSE). Via, and probably the Via clone, only accepts the alias. The keycode can be entered using 'Any'. There is an equivalent using the UI (in Via, KEYMAP → MEDIA → Play (the 4th item)). In the Via clone, 'Any' is in tab "Custom" (sixth tab), last item
...PeterMortensenBlog in r/Keychron
June 22, 2025 3:19 PM
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Is it worth getting a mechanical keyboard in 2025?
I’ll second that suggestion. I am a keyboard modder and own multiple keyboards. If you are just going down the rabbit hole of keebs, definitely check out the Keychron K2 HE. It looks gorgeous, feels absolutely delicious and sounds heavenly when you type on it. It is definitely worth the price, but w
...Katwood007 in r/keyboards
July 4, 2025 9:24 PM
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/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - September 23, 2025
Is this a good buy for 100 dollars or can I do better for the same price? My use case is to have a nice keyboard I can take and use with my iPad. so I was thinking 40% keyboard and as small as possible and if possible wireless, but I cant seem to find many options. I am new to mechanical keyboards s
...KG5SXT in r/MechanicalKeyboards
September 24, 2025 3:26 AM
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