Keychron K2 HE Rapid Trigger Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard with Hall Effect Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switch QMK 2

I am a professional software engineer and computer enthusiast. I have used no fewer than a half dozen mechanical keyboards as my daily driver over the past few years, from brands like Corsair, Asus ROG, Logitech, and Lofree. This one is by far and away the best keyboard I have ever tried. I do not write product reviews very often, but it feels so good to type on this that I just wanted an excuse to use it more. This is the only keyboard I have ever encountered that does not leave me wanting for more features. I use and develop software on both Mac and Windows PC machines, so having a built-in switch to toggle between these different platforms is a game changer. The option to connect it via 2.4GHz adapter, Bluetooth, and directly via USB-C cable makes it incredibly versatile. I really appreciate the Bluetooth connectivity in particular, as it is surprisingly low latency and makes it super easy to switch between up to three connected devices in roughly a second (which is very useful when working on multiple machines simultaneously). The ability to fully customize the keyboard on the web is another huge perk. I have found that the Keychron launcher website is fairly intuitive and works well, and I am very pleased that I do not have to download another piece of software in order to get the most out of this keyboard. Though you can only configure the settings via the web interface when the keyboard is connected via USB-C cable, the settings get flashed to the board's internal persistent storage, so all of your settings (such as remapped keys and custom RGB profiles) still work when in Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz mode. But maybe most importantly is that from a pure aesthetic and feel standpoint, it looks, feels, and sounds awesome. The RGB lighting is subtle enough to not be too distracting for a workplace but vivid enough to add a cool accent. It is also very usable with the RGB backlight turned off, as it is not needed for readability. And I cannot emphasize enough just how good the feel is. I would say that the magnetic switches on this board respond most comparable to linear (red) switches from other manufacturers (which are my personal favorite kind) but with slightly more resistance that makes accidentally triggering keys less frequent. I find that I genuinely make fewer typos on this board compared to some of the other products I have tried. Controlling the key actuation depth is a really cool bonus feature, but I honestly find the default setting to be perfect. If I could find anything negative to say about this keyboard, it would be that the battery life is only ok. While some of the other keyboards I have tried have batteries that can last for more than a full work week of use, I find this one drains fairly quickly. It's enough to get me through about two day's worth of work before I have to plug it back in, but given that it is still fully usable in wired mode, I honestly don't find this to be too big of a deal. Otherwise, the list of cons pretty much ends there. Simply put, for $140, this board is an incredible value. It takes a really special product for me to take the time and write out a review, but this board is just that good. Read more

This is my second Keychron keyboard. I loved my first but was really curious about the magnetic switches. I'm happy to report that they're awesome and SO customizable via Keychron's software that is actually good. Only con about the software is that the keyboard must be plugged in but as an engineer, this makes sense for a lot of reasons such as firmware updates, etc. Key stroke is smooth and predictable. Able to be customized greatly due to the position sensitive nature of the keys. My wife commented on how much more quiet it was which is no small feat. Product is BEEFY, built like a tank and honestly gorgeous. Get yourself a nice wooden wrist rest and be the envy of the office. My biggest gripe is that the keys themselves aren't backlit. I think this is a limitation of the key switches. The backlighting is sufficient but can be a little tough to make out the keys when it's dark. That said... I don't really look at my keyboard when typing so not that big of a deal. Read more

This Hall effect keyboard truly does it all. It’s an outstanding performer for gaming and an absolute dream to type on for productivity tasks. The keys feel incredibly smooth and responsive, and the adjustable actuation gives you total control whether you’re working or in a competitive match. The web-based software is powerful, feature-rich, and easy to use, making it simple to fine-tune the keyboard to your exact preferences. The only issue I had was with the firmware update process, which required unplugging the USB-C cable, holding the escape key, and then plugging it back in. It was a little tricky to get right, but once it was done, everything else worked perfectly. The wood accents along the sides give it a sleek, high-end aesthetic, and the build quality feels premium throughout. This is hands down the best sounding and best feeling Hall effect keyboard on the market right now. Read more

Absolutely love this keyboard. I was quite hesitant about spending this much on any keyboard, but I can honestly say, it's worth every penny. The keys have a great feedback without being loud and clacky. More of a soft thunk sound, like a gasket keyboard. It feels extremely solid, well made, high quality, and looks beautiful with the wood accents. The Windows keys were easy to swap out. Love that I can get replacement keys, switches, and that the keyboard is generally repairable. I use it in usb cord mode so I can wake my laptop from sleep mode (which I keep folded).. so I can't speak to the Bluetooth connectivity or 2.4 wireless modes, but I'd be shocked if there were any issues there. There's a ton of LED color options, but I just keep it on a low key setting - not into the gamer flashing rainbow swirls thing. But the LEDs are highly customizable, I think there are about 20 different modes, and the brightness and hue can be adjusted. Read more