Keychron V6 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard Knob Version Full-Size QMK VIA Programmable with Hot-swappable Keychron K Pro Red

After two Logitech G910 Orion keyboards have failed on me in the last three years (RMA'd the first one) it was time to try another manufacturer. I spent half a month searching the web for an alternative full-sized keyboard and digging through many $200+ keyboards, I landed on a reddit post saying try this up-and-coming custom keyboard. I'm so glad I got this gem! It is under $150 (at time of review) and you can literally customize every single key in the VIA software. This keyboard supports and allows you to enable/disable full N-key Rollover(NKRO) While the software allows for full customization it wasn't easy to find and install the local computer app. You have to find it on GitHub; best to search for the download link. A nice feature for those that don't want an additional app you can even run it from within your web browser from the VIA website. One note about using VIA to make modifications to your key layout/macros. You have to do it on the correct layer for your operating system. MacOS is in layers 0 and 1, while Windows/Linux are layers 2 and 3. This does come with replacement keycaps that show the correct icon for the command/option keys for MacOS and Windows. I accidentally pulled the switch out when trying to pull the keycap with the included tool but since they are hot swappable it was easy to put it back in. Having been using this for almost a month now, I can unequivocally say this is an amazing custom keyboard. They keys have such silky smooth action and they make a lovely but fairly quiet thocc. It's very satisfying to type and game on. I may buy some different keycaps that will allow the LED's to shine through the letters as the current ones don't have that feature. They are nice enough for now as I went with the smoked translucent shell. There is plenty of LED glow bleeding through the shell and around the keycaps. If your not quite sure this keyboard is right for you, give it a try! While I personally wouldn't consider this a 'budget' keyboard, it kinda is considering most other custom options are over $200. Read more

I'm moving from a Model M to this Keychron V6 with brown switches. It's not even close to the same - it's a completely different type of clickyness than the old keyboard. But overall, I like the feel, and I like being able to type without everyone on the Zoom call getting annoyed that they can't hear me because of all the noise cancellation that had to happen with the old keyboard. I'm also looking forward to trying new switches at some point, but part of the appeal of this keyboard is how modular it is. Speaking of modular, let's talk about how easy it is to assign keys, macros, change LED modes, etc. - all from a browser window. I didn't have to install software, it all *just worked*! I loooove the volume/mute knob, and I've reassigned the extra keys above the keypad to give me media controls, which work out of the box with Foobar. Amazing. I don't care about the LEDs, so I'm leaving those off. The keyboard has a nice weight to it. It feels solid. If there's any one issue I have, it's a very, very minor one. The included USB-C cable is a nice, thick, well made cable, but it sticks out the back and makes it hard to place anything behind the keyboard. I told you it was minor. It's nothing I can't easy solve with a right-angle adapter. I'm not going to retire the Model M - it'll be hard to give up completely. But I think I've found a really great device which isn't the same, but is still pretty darn good. I like it enough that I'm likely going to buy another for the office. Read more

This is a top quality keyboard. If you've never had a custom keyboard before, this is an excellent place to start. I swapped the switches out for some Kailh Box Whales, which are silent tactile, but honestly, the browns it came with were very nice. Much nicer than the Razer Orange switches I had before. The only complaint I have is that the case is not as transparent as I was thinking it would be. Also, VIA is super easy to use and intuitive. The lighting isn't quite as customizable as Razer Chroma or Corsair iCue, but there are plenty of options from classic RGB vomit to tasteful reactive effects and, one of my favorites I haven't seen many places, a heatmap mode where it'll light up different colors depending on what keys are pressed more frequently. It's cool! or hot! I dunno! And it's bright! Just note that the LEDs are south-facing, so traditional shine-through backlit keycaps with the legend on the top of the keycap may not work as well. Read more

Awesome in every way! Read more

I've used dozens of different keyboards over the years, brands and models that is, some were hundreds of dollars each, but this is truly one of the best keyboards I have ever used. The keys feel so good to the touch, very creamy. If you compare more expensive keyboards to this, there is no comparison. I should also add that it only took me a day to get used to it, other keyboards usually take me a week or so to get used to it, not this one. Anyway, buy this one! Read more