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Keychron Q2: custom typing heaven
Keychron Q2 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard Knob Version 65% QMK/VIA
A wired mechanical keyboard with a knob and QMK/VIA support, for enthusiasts who love to customize.
Deal score 6.7 · Great deal
$79.99$180.00 Keychron.com's regular price
You save $100.01 at Keychron.com
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Why it's a great deal
- Keychron.com lists its regular price at $180.00: 56% off by its own figures
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 308 buyers
- The Verge says the 65% Keychron Q2 has hot-swappable switches, a handy volume knob, and VIA or QMK customization The Verge
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From Keychron.com
- 65% ANSI layout with programmable rotary knob
- Wired Type-C connection with 1000 Hz polling rate
- Full CNC machined 6063 aluminum body, gasket mount, steel plate
- Double-gasket design with silicone pads to reduce acoustic resonance
- Hot-swappable PCB supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches
- QMK firmware and Keychron Launcher web app for key remapping and macros
- Materials
- Full CNC machined 6063 aluminum case; steel plate; double-shot PBT keycaps (OSA profile, not shine-through)
- Fit
- 65% compact layout; top case has sharper corners for compatibility with third-party keycaps
- Shipping
- Shipping will start within 2 working days
- In the box
- Fully assembled version: keyboard PCB, case and steel plate, Double-shot OSA PBT keycaps (includes Mac and Windows keycaps), Gateron G Pro switches, Type-C cable and Type-A to Type-C adapter, Switch and keycap pullers, Allen screwdriver for case screws and additional screws
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Very sturdy, heavy full-metal build that feels like quality
- Holds up well over years of use
- Pre-lubed switches feel smooth and easy to press
- OSA keycaps feel nice and the font is liked
- Knob is a favorite feature
- Compact size still keeps the top-level functionality users need
Buyers complain about
- Stabilizers are clacky out of the box and may need modding
- Typing feel and sound profile just okay for some without mods
- Left shift is a bit heavier to press than expected
- No way to pause the RGB animation to keep a color gradient
- Knob color may differ slightly from the case on blue and grey models
Specs
- Model Name
- Q2
- Series
- Q2
- Form Factor
- Custom
- Keyboard Subtype
- Gaming keyboard
- Keyboard Type
- Mechanical
- Technology
- Mechanical
- Type Highlights
- 65% layout
- Accessory Type
- Standalone
- Switch Type
- Mechanical, Gateron G Pro
- Switch Audible Click
- Yes (Gateron G Pro blue)