Keychron Q6
Keychron · full · standard height
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 |
Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Where to buy
- Keychron , around $150
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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. 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. 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.
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