The Best Keychron Keyboards of 2024

Looking for a new keyboard…? Keychron keyboards have a reputation to have the best build quality in the industry while being some of the most comfortable keyboards to type on. We've taken a look at the most popular Keychron models of this year, and here's what our findings are. Whether you are looking for an entry level keyboard, or want one for a specific task like programming or writing, this comparison can hopefully help point you in the right direction.

• Customizability: Fully customizable 80% layout 87 keys tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, OSA profile double-shot PBT keycaps. PBT keycaps have a high degree of restoration, and has higher heat resistance, toughness, fatigue resistance, self-lubricating, and low friction than ABS Keycaps.
• Programmable: With the K8 Pro’s QMK/VIA, you can intuitively remap your favorite keys and create macros with any key on any operating system (macOS, Windows, or Linux) for a fluid workflow. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, and more. The K8 Pro is the world’s first out-of-the-box QMK/VIA wireless mechanical keyboard paving the way for a new era for mechanical keyboards.
• Connection & Wireless: The Keychron K8 Pro PC Keyboard provides a variety of connection methods, including wireless mode, Bluetooth 5.1 and USB-C wired mode. It can connect to up to 3 devices between your computer, laptop, PC, tablet and phone seamlessly at the same time and switch between them easily, A great computer typing keyboard for home, office, outdoor and casual games.
• Switches: Pre-installed the pre-lubed Gateron G Pro mechanical brown switch providing unrivaled tactile responsiveness with up to 50 million keystroke lifespan. The hot-swappable sockets are mounted on the PCB and compatible with almost all the MX style 3pin and 5pin mechanical switches on the market (including Gateron, Cherry, Kailh, etc.), you can install or change the switches without soldering.
• Typing Experience: Even small part matters for your fingertip feel. We’ve integrated the PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizers for a smoother typing experience with less wobbliness on the big keys such as space bar, shift, enter, and delete. You can even customize it with alternative stabilizers such as Cherry or Durock. Besides, The added sound-absorbing foam, a thick silicone dampening bottom pad, and steel plate provide responsive feedback and a peaceful typing sound, while added weight will enhance the stability when the K8 Pro lay on the desk.
• Backlight & Battery Life: The white backlit designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle. You can further fine-tune the saturation, brightness, effect speed with ease. Built-in 4000 mAh rechargeable li-polymer battery. Up to 72 Hours typing, or up to 7 days normal use (count 8 hrs per day). Offers a Mac layout while still being compatible with Windows, Extra keycaps for both Windows and Mac operating systems are included.

• Build Quality: 108 Keys Full Aluminum Keyboard: Keychron Q6 is a premium full-size and all-metal mechanical keyboard. With its full metal CNC machined body, a full-size layout, double-gasket design, QMK/VIA support, and knob option, the Q6 meets all your practical needs and gives you a high-end typing experience.
• Customizability: Fully Customizable From the Inside Out: To build a fully customizable keyboard, we designed every component easily assembled, including keycaps, switches, gasket, plate, and case foam if you want. With QMK and VIA support, you can easily program and remap each key on the keyboard. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, even the knob, and more.
• Hot Swapping: Hot-swappable Support: With the pre-lubed Gateron G Pro mechanical tactile brown switch providing unrivaled tactile responsiveness with up to 50 million keystroke lifespan. You can also hot-swap the Q6 with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering required. The PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizer for “big keys” such as space bar, shift, enter, and delete are designed for less wobbliness.
• Design: Innovative Double Gasket: This Double-Gasket Structure allows the keyboard to maintain the flexibility of the gasket structure and improves the overall typing sound. We added silicone pads between the top and bottom cases to significantly reduce the sound resonance between the metals and reduce the noise of the impacted metals.
• Keycaps: Double-shot PBT Keycaps & South-facing Backlight: The Q6 comes with our unique OSA profile and double-shot PBT keycaps that aim to provide a more comfortable and subtle fingertip feel with excellent oil resistance for long-term use. The south-facing RGB is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle and free from interference when the user installs Cherry- profile alternative keycaps on the Q6.

• Size: The Keychron C2 is a full size (with number pad) white LED backlight wired mechanical keyboard made for Mac and Windows. The C2 is crafted to maximize your productivity.
• Layout: With a layout optimized for Mac, the C2 has all necessary multimedia and function keys (Num Lock works with Windows only), while compatible with Windows, and comes with a dedicated Siri or Cortana key. Extra keycaps for both Mac and Windows operating systems are included.
• Design: Designed with reliability in mind, the C2 comes with USB Type-C wired connection with a braid cable, which ensures a constant power supply, and best to fit home and light gaming. Inclined bottom frame and 2 level adjustable feet makes the C2 more comfortable to type.
• Switches: Durable K Pro mechanical red switch with 50 million keystroke lifespan, providing unrivaled tactile responsiveness on the linear Red switch.
• Build Quality: Engineered with double-shot ABS keycaps allows the charming white LED backlight shine through the legends with a subtle feeling. You can also choose static white backlight mode which will match up with your mood.