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Tech · Keychron.com
A custom mechanical keyboard with a satisfying knob
Keychron Q2 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard Knob Version 65%
Keychron's Q2 wired 65% mechanical keyboard with knob is a favourite of typists and desk-setup tinkerers.
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 calls the Q2 a great keyboard and a great choice for the space constrained The Verge
- The Verge notes the 65 percent layout includes a handy volume knob and VIA or QMK support The Verge
Every store we checked
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$79.99Observed at 12:51 AM - eBayPre-owned
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$51.74Observed at 10:21 PM - E Sport CertifiedNew
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$59.99Observed at 12:51 AM - MercariNew
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$100.00Observed at 12:51 AM - eBayNew
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$113.58Observed at 12:51 AM - GlobalePartsNew
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$124.99Observed at 12:51 AM
From Keychron.com
- 65% ANSI layout with a programmable rotary knob
- Wired Type-C connection with 1000 Hz polling rate
- Full CNC machined 6063 aluminum body, gasket mount with steel plate
- Hot-swappable PCB supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches
- Double-shot OSA profile PBT keycaps resist oil and legend fading
- 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; Gateron G Pro switches
- Fit
- 65% compact layout, ANSI, with knob
- 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 + Type-A to Type-C adapter, Barebone version does not include keycaps and switches
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Very sturdy, heavy full-metal build that feels like quality
- Pre-lubed switches feel smooth and easy to press
- OSA keycaps feel nice and the font is liked
- Programmable knob is a favorite feature
- Great for all-day typing and programming; compact but keeps needed keys
- Holds up well over years of use
Buyers complain about
- Stabilizers are clacky out of the box and may need modding
- Some find the typing feel and sound only okay as delivered
- Left shift is heavier to press than expected
- No way to pause the RGB animation to hold a color gradient
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)