Keychron V6
Keychron · full · standard height
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.
Best for: budget, office, typing.
Keychron V6 specs
| Layout | full |
|---|---|
| Height | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Stock switches | Keychron K Pro Red, Keychron K Pro Brown, Keychron K Pro Blue |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | ABS plastic (frosted or solid) |
| Mount | tray |
| Backlight | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes |
| Battery | n/a |
| Typical price | $75 |
| Sound (stock) | creamy, muted |
| Released | 2022 |
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Where to buy
- Keychron , around $75
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Alternatives to the Keychron V6
Keychron Q6 full · $150 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. 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. Keychron V5 96% · $65 The Keychron V5 is a wired 96% QMK/VIA custom keyboard that keeps the numpad in a compact footprint, with hot-swap sockets, OSA PBT keycaps, and an optional knob version.
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