Keychron Q6

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Keychron Q6 mechanical keyboard
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The Keychron Q6 is a wired full-size 100% CNC-aluminum double-gasket QMK/VIA custom keyboard, fully hot-swappable with screw-in stabilizers and an optional knob.

Best for: enthusiast, office, typing.

Keychron Q6 specs

Layout full
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Gateron G Pro Red, Gateron G Pro Brown, Gateron G Pro Blue
Keycaps PBT double-shot, OSA profile
Case Full CNC 6063 aluminum
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $150
Sound (stock) deep thock
Released 2022

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Stock switches in the database

The Keychron Q6 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. Gateron G Pro Blue clicky · 60g actuation The Gateron G Pro Blue is a classic click-jacket 60g clicky switch found in many stock Keychron boards, giving an audible click at a budget price.

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Alternatives to the Keychron Q6

Keychron V6 full · $75 The Keychron V6 is a wired full-size 100% QMK/VIA custom keyboard with a hot-swappable PCB and double-shot OSA PBT keycaps, the budget plastic alternative to the aluminum Q6. Compare: Keychron Q6 vs Keychron V6 · popular
Keychron K10 full · $60 The Keychron K10 is a full-size 104-key wireless mechanical keyboard with white or RGB backlight, currently sold with Keychron Super switches (earlier runs used Gateron G Pro) and hot-swap sockets only on select trims. Compare: Keychron Q6 vs Keychron K10 · popular
Keychron Q5 96% · $90 The Keychron Q5 is a wired 96% full-aluminum gasket-mount QMK/VIA custom keyboard that keeps a numpad while trimming the case, fully hot-swappable with an optional knob. Compare: Keychron Q6 vs Keychron Q5

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