Keychron C1 TKL Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard RGB Backlit Compact Silent Keyboard for Mac Windows

This keyboard had me very surprised because for 50 dollars you get SO much value of a keyboard. First of it connects to Mac and windows with a usb-c cable (most keyboard in this price point use mirco usb) and it comes with a type a adapter if you don’t have a type c connection. Also it comes with a GREAT key cap puller incase you need to swap some keys out. But the best thing of this keyboard I would say is the feel and the sound. This is a true mechanical keyboard unlike the fakes around this price range so it sound really nice and smooth (or clicky if you choose brown or blue switches) and this keyboard has to kickstand options on it so you can choose the most comfortable way to use it. One thing I will say is if you hit a key a little to hard sometimes it will make a whiny high pitch clang which can be annoying at times but it rarely ever happens. In conclusion this mechanical keyboard is by far the best keyboard you can get for 50 dollars as it offers many good features 100 keyboard DONT have. I will 100 percent recommend this to anyone who wants a incredible keyboard at a affordable price! Read more

Again, let’s say I didn’t need to change my keyboard I originally had a Corsair k70, but I thought the keys are way too sensitive for what I actually need it for so I’ve decided I would “ downgrade” but I won’t front. This keyboard really surprised me, it’s aesthetically pleasing it types nice looks clean and the RGB capability is surprisingly good and all the modes it has is very nice. I I don’t know how the stacks against gaming keyboards because I’m not really a PC gamer but I do enjoy doing work on the PC and design work. So for me, this keyboard was an upgrade actually so if you’re on the fence I say get it smaller footprint nice clicks, not as clicky as the k70. But good enough for me and not super sensitive. Read more

I purchase this keyboard to replace a mushy membrane one at work. This turns out to be an excellent choice! The Gateron Blue switches are a bit lighter in actuation than Cherry Blues, but feel a bit smoother. This is better for typing in my case. RGB lighting setup is limited since there's no included software, but I found the preset patterns adequate and found a very enjoyable setting. The double-shot keycaps are of very good quality with crisp lettering and the backlight shows through very clearly. If I have to nitpick, the CAPS lock indicator is very dim, and the windows 10 icons are mirrored horizontally (if you use this for a PC). Not enough to take-off any stars for this excellent keyboard. I'll how it hold up after 6 month, but don't have any reason to doubt it's longevity. This is a great choice for anyone just getting their feet wet on mechanical keyboards. Read more

This keyboard is great! It feels high quality, the switches are nice and tactile without being overly noisy, and the color effects are great! I love that it has detachable usb c cord to boot. I primarily write code for my job and I bought this to be my daily driver. So far it is exceeding my expectations! My only complaint is that although the switches are quiet, the keys definitely have that clacky sound when they bottom out (as all mechanical keyboards do), which may make it a bit loud for an open office plan. I think o-rings would definitely make help there though. For the price you can't go wrong! Read more

Really happy with this keyboard, especially for the price. Pros: -Good build quality and finish -Gateron brown switches are quiet and offer excellent tactile feedback -RGB effects are nice and there are several options to choose from, no software required -Included key caps feel nice to the touch and are thick enough to prevent light from showing through where its not supposed to -Hot-swappable so you change out the switches and keycaps to suit your preferences -Braided usb-c cable is plenty long enough and feels as nice as the one that came with my razer tournament edition keyboard, they even include a usb-c to usb-a adapter which comes in handy when switching between devices -Key caps for both mac and windows are included, and they include an easy follow guide for swapping them out -Packaging is simple, but well padded and easy to open -Seemed to be just as responsive as the razer keyboard I own and has been great to game with -The compact layout is perfect for smaller desks and gives you more room to move your mouse. You get used to not having a number pad pretty quickly as long as you aren't working in spreadsheets all day -Lower profile than Keychron's K series keyboards which is nice if you type with your wrists resting on your desk. Cons: -There is a little more play in the key caps than the razer keyboard I own (which has stabilizers built into each key) but I got used to it rather quickly -It can be a tad bit noisy when typing hard and bottoming out the keys, which is expected at this price point. Still sounds nice overall. -No wireless connectivity, which may be a deal-breaker for some but wasn't something I needed. To sum up, I would highly recommend this keyboard to anyone looking for a solid all-purpose mechanical tenkeyless keyboard. It checked all the boxes for me, and the fact that it is so affordable is just the icing on the cake. Read more