Keychron

The world of mechanical keyboards is a massive one, with literally infinite combinations of manufacturer boards, switches, plates, caps, and beyond. It’s also a massive money pit and an incredibly daunting hobby for someone who isn’t experienced in the segment, like me! I’ve been using the Keychron Q5 Pro for months and have put hundreds of hours of work into it. I’m happy to confirm it’s probably the best keyboard I’ve ever used, and absolutely one of the best mechanical keyboards for Mac and beyond. Keychron Q5 Pro:…

Mechanical keyboards are so much fun to use, and one of the most affordable and best bang for your buck mechanical keyboard manufacturers, Keychron, has huge discounts in Amazon's Cyber Monday sale.One of the products on offer is the Keychron Q1 Pro, which is quite possibly the best mechanical keyboard I've ever used. It's everything you want in a keyboard and more, including a perfect typing feel, robust chassis, and fantastic Mac software support. Pick one up now with 20% off this Black Friday.If the $175 price point…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I don’t get excited about keyboards much these days. There are so many good ones out there and little in the way of innovation. No surprise, then, that I wrote off the OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro immediately after it was announced. How good could a keyboard from a phone company be anyways? Boy, was I wrong. Like any new keyboard, I pulled the Keyboard 81 Pro out of the box and drummed my fingers along the keys, expecting a harsh, unpleasant smattering of plastic and squeaky springs that I’d…

When Keychron released the Q1 mechanical keyboard in 2021, it was a watershed moment for premium custom mechanical keyboards. Up to that point Keychron was known more for solid affordable mechanical keyboards without breaking the bank.The Q1, however, marked the start of the Q series, beautifully crafted aluminum keyboards that are easy to customize out of the box with included tools, and most importantly, readily available online.In the world of mechanical keyboards, there are few high-end options that can be purchased…

Keychon has been an ascending name in the mechanical keyboard world for . The company strikes a good balance between features and price and it’s also not shy about releasing new models meaning you’re it likely has a . Unless you wanted a premium aluminum deck with a wireless option that is. Finally, that gap has been filled by the Q1 Pro - a flagship, fully customizable 75% keyboard complete with Bluetooth connectivity. Surprising as it may seem, higher end, customizable keyboards often don’t offer wireless thanks to…

OnePlus today announced ‘OnePlus Featuring’, a co-creation platform where the company will work with different partners on new products. The first company to partner with OnePlus is Keychron on a future computer keyboard. The keyboard, a first for OnePlus, will feature a mechanical key switch design with ability to customize the keys. No further details were mentioned about it, other than it will be available globally early 2023. Mechanical keyboards are a popular category today with a strong enthusiast community.…

OnePlus is making its first mechanical keyboard in a collaboration with keyboard manufacturer Keychron. The creation will be the first to come from the new ‘OnePlus Featuring’ initiative that OnePlus has announced where it plans to work with other companies to design new products. It’s not clear how much each company will contribute to the design and manufacture of the keyboard, so it remains to be seen if we’ll end up with a Keychron keyboard with OnePlus branding, or vice versa. OnePlus said it had asked its…

If you’re into mechanical keyboards, Keychron will be a familiar name. The company has a large range of boards on offer, from slimline low-profile keyboards to full-size mechs that let you click and clack to your heart’s content. Now, there’s a new keyboard in the company’s stable: the Keychron S1. The S1 combines the low-profile keys and miniature footprint of the Keychron K-series boards with the premium quality of its high-end Q-series range. As a result, you get an all-metal chassis and 1,000Hz polling rate in a…

Pros Substantial weight and stability Ergonomic layout High-quality design, fit, and finish Optional customizable knob QMK VIA software support Mac and Windows compatibility Cons Expensive No function row No tilde keyIt seems like Keychron has been releasing a new mechanical keyboard once a month and after I adopted the big Q5 model with its dedicated number pad and knob, the Keychron Q8The Keychron Q8 has keys that are based on a 65% keyboard that is split into right and left halves with a small gap in the…

“The Keychron Q8's Alice layout requires commitment to learn, but for the right person, the keyboard delivers a satisfying typing experience.” Pros Sturdy and well made Highly customizable Windows or Mac compatibility May reduce fatigue Satisfying typing experience Cons Steep learning…