Keychron Q11

Keychron · split · standard height

Keychron Q11 mechanical keyboard
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The Keychron Q11 is a fully split 75% wired CNC-aluminum gasket-mount QMK/VIA keyboard whose two halves connect by cable and can be positioned independently, with two knobs and hot-swap sockets.

Best for: enthusiast, programming, typing.

Keychron Q11 specs

Layout split
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Gateron G Pro Red, Gateron G Pro Brown, Keychron Super Red, Keychron Super Brown
Keycaps PBT double-shot, OSA profile
Case Full CNC 6063 aluminum
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $205
Sound (stock) deep thock
Released 2023

Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Stock switches in the database

The Keychron Q11 is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Gateron G Pro Red linear · 45g actuation The Gateron G Pro Red is a light pre-lubed 45g linear that ships stock in many Keychron boards and works as a cheap, dependable gaming switch. Gateron G Pro Brown tactile · 55g actuation The Gateron G Pro Brown is a gentle 55g pre-lubed tactile that gives prebuilt keyboards a soft, unobtrusive bump suitable for offices.

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Alternatives to the Keychron Q11

Keychron Q10 (Alice) alice · $100 The Keychron Q10 is a wired Alice-layout 75% CNC-aluminum gasket-mount QMK/VIA keyboard with a knob and hot-swap sockets, giving ergonomic split-angle typing in a premium case. Compare: Keychron Q11 vs Keychron Q10 (Alice)
Keychron V10 (Alice) alice · $80 The Keychron V10 is a wired Alice-layout QMK/VIA keyboard that brings the ergonomic split-angle arrangement, a knob, and hot-swap sockets to a budget plastic case. Compare: Keychron Q11 vs Keychron V10 (Alice)
Keychron Q1 75% · $80 The Keychron Q1 is the wired 75% CNC-aluminum double-gasket QMK/VIA custom keyboard that launched Keychron's Q series, fully hot-swappable with screw-in stabilizers and now sold in its refined Version 2 with optional knob at clearance pricing. Compare: Keychron Q11 vs Keychron Q1

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