Keychron Keyboard Article Review - August 2024
September 4, 2024
"The Keychron K2 HE is a great keyboard with the very best magnetic HE switches that money can buy. It also sells for a reasonable price. This is new technology and HE keyboards fetch a premium at the moment. And speaking of premiums, the real wood finish of this keyboard on the Premium models is stunning and will appeal to coders and writers looking for a little desk flourish. If you fancy having the flexibility provided by HE technology, then the K2 HE is a no-brainer."
"Keychron's K2 HE Special Edition combines gamer-friendly Hall Effect magnetic switches with distinctly non-gamer looks and a premium feel. If you're after a keyboard for your mid-century gaming den, this is the clacker you're after."
I’m happy to report that Keychron will use standard Cherry profile keycaps here, which I much prefer over the higher KSA keycaps Keychron often includes by default. The sample I received originally came with a set of OEM profile caps (and that’s what you see in some of the images here), but during my testing, I also switched that out for a basic set of Keychron Cherry keycaps I already owned and while there are higher-quality sets out there, Keychron has always done a perfectly fine job with its keycaps."
"Analog switches seem to be the latest trend in mechanical keyboards, and Keychron is fully embracing them. After the absolutely fantastic Keychron Q1 HE, which is aimed at the premium market, the company has now brought the Gateron purple analog switches to its most popular keyboard, the Keychron K2, to birth the new Keychron K2 HE."
"In the month following setting up the Q3 Max on my desk, I've had four colleagues turn around in their chairs and say something to the tune of 'Which keyboard is that?'"
"With a southpaw design and Alice layout, the Keychron Q14 Max creates quite the intrigue. This mechanical keyboard functions well regardless of your handedness. While all the features we have come to love about Keychrons are present and appreciated, the knock-out feature is solely the layout."
"The Keychron K2 HE is a very solid mechanical keyboard at a competitive price point and it matches the Mac ecosystem perfectly thanks to its clean and thoughtful design. For under $150, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better way to spend your hard-earned cash."
"The Keychron B6 Pro is an incredible membrane keyboard that easily puts some of its mechanical brethren to shame. This is a comfortable, ergonomic keyboard with an incredible battery life."
"Boasting premium construction and a comfortable typing experience, the Keychron Q11 is a great keyboard for those looking to improve their posture. It’s highly customizable from the get-go, and its dedicated macro keys make it superb for productivity."
"The Keychron Q15 Max is a premium keyboard option for those who are on board with ortholinear setups, or want to give it a try.An ortholinear keyboard has a non-staggered layout, where keys are aligned in a grid format. They often omit a lot of keys, but in exchange offer customization for you to fine-tune your typing."
"If you travel a lot and want to type on the go, the K3 Max is a superb choice. Likewise, if you regularly need to switch between multiple devices whilst maintaining a seamless typing experience, the K3 Max offers this in spades."
"While there’s no definitive list of what a keyboard has to get right to be considered great, there’s one company that seems to routinely nail down that which cannot be nailed down: Keychron. So, given the opportunity to review their latest Q1 HE wireless keyboard, how could I say no?"