Keychron Q65

Keychron · 65% · standard height

Keychron Q65 mechanical keyboard
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The Keychron Q65 is a wired 68-key CNC-aluminum gasket-mount QMK/VIA keyboard that extends the 65% layout with a left-side column of four macro keys and a knob, fully hot-swappable.

Best for: enthusiast, typing.

Keychron Q65 specs

Layout 65%
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 $100
Sound (stock) deep thock
Released 2022

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Stock switches in the database

The Keychron Q65 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 Q65

Keychron Q2 65% · $80 The Keychron Q2 is a wired 65% full-aluminum double-gasket QMK/VIA custom keyboard with hot-swap sockets and an optional knob, shrinking the Q1 formula to a nav-column layout. Compare: Keychron Q65 vs Keychron Q2
Keychron V2 65% · $60 The Keychron V2 is a wired 65% QMK/VIA custom keyboard with hot-swap sockets, screw-in stabilizers, and OSA PBT keycaps, offering the Q2's layout in an affordable plastic case. Compare: Keychron Q65 vs Keychron V2
Keychron Q60 60% · $140 The Keychron Q60 is a wired 60% CNC-aluminum gasket-mount QMK/VIA keyboard with an HHKB-inspired key arrangement, hot-swap sockets, and dye-sub Cherry-profile PBT keycaps. Compare: Keychron Q65 vs Keychron Q60

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