K2 Version 2 Wireless Gaming Mechanical Keyboard, Bluetooth/USB Wired Compact 84 Keys RGB LED Backlit N-Key Rollover Aluminum Frame for Mac Windows, Gateron G Pro Brown Switch

Since I needed new peripherals to go along with my new M1 Mac mini last November, after years of typing on flat MacBooks, I decided to finally treat myself to my first mechanical keyboard since the original IBM PC was offered with one. After a long online dive, when I surfaced I had decided on the 75% Keychron Wireless Backlit RGB with Brown switches and Aluminum Frame. For me, these Browns by Gateron are an acceptable compromise between mechanical feel and reasonable noise, just as long as you are okay with the lack any actual mechanical "break" when actuating. I prefer not waking up the house late at night! That being said, I do sometimes still miss a clearly felt mechanical actuation feel, but this works for me, and is still legions ahead of any membrane keyboard, or Apple's own. I The keyboard is rather tall, but not exceptionally so. I use it with the rear feet extended for a more sloped typing angle, which helps. I ordered the matching Keychron Wooden Palm Rest in anticipation of this and it makes a big difference when I do serious typing. I also prefer the feel of the finished wood on my palms over spongy fabric covered palmrests, or the bare glass top of my desk. When just casually surfing the web or doing other non-typing-intensive tasks, I put away the palmrest since it just tends to get in the way if I have to move the keyboard around and have desk clutter. Bluetooth is rock-solid, with never a glitch or delay, ever. In fact the connection is far more reliable than with Apple's Magic Trackpad 2 that I bought at the same time. If I recall, I think I had to use a wired connection just once, to be able to boot up my brand new M1 Mac mini. This is a condition specific to only the M1 versions when using a non-Apple keyboard on a new machine. The RGB color options and patterns, though entertaining as heck at first, end up becoming more of a distraction after a while. I ended up using one preferred color pretty much all the time. Keyboard circus lights can be distracting! A note on the colors, specifically blue. Normally a color I might choose, this blue is not very bright, even when turned all the way up in the dark. I always end up using the brightest setting for all the colors, all the time, to get to a decent brightness level. Except for blue. I find it far too subtle. in my photos I use cyan/teal, which I like very much. Battery life with the RGB lighting activated is an issue, but it's addressed in the descriptions when you buy it. Expect to get a full day's use out of it, then plug it in overnight so you're ready to go in the morning. With the illumination turned off, it's much longer, maybe a few days. After nearly a year of use, I can say I am still satisfied with my purchase. I wish the lighting was a tad brighter, and the rubber on one of the folding feet has disappeared (a much bigger problem on the Keychron Palm Rest on which ALL of the pads slid right off it's base - a BIG problem since it'll wobble without!), but not enough suffer any buyers remorse. The keycaps still look good with crisp lettering, and they haven't acquired significant shine from use yet. Battery life is as purchased. it still looks and types great. Whether or not you consider it's reasonable cost vs. comparably featured keyboards from some others, it's a worthy purchase. Except for that one rubber foot-pad... When one falls off, you know more will eventually follow. Especially when you consider how awful they were on my Palmrest. I tried everything to get them to stick - unacceptable that they all fell off within a few weeks of purchase. Keychron, you make some good gear that I'm comfortable recommending to others. I want mine made right again; how does one get replacement feet, please?

I have been using the Cooler Master blue-switch Quick Fire Rapid mechanical keyboard for a while. I initially purchased it for my windows dedicated gaming PC, which I sold about three years ago. Overall, I've been happy with it, but it is the Windows version and over the last couple of years I've been using it on my 2020 MacBook Pro. Lately, I've been wanting the dedicated keys specific to MAC on a mechanical keyboard (e.g. brightness, volume, command key, option, etc.). Politically, I'm not an Apple fan and wish they would stick to what they do best. However, they have solid hardware, software, customer support, which I prefer for pursuing my second masters degree over the Windows platform. I've been using Apple for years... HomePods, iPhones, MacBooks, iPads and so forth. I opted to try the brown keys from my blues... great choice for quick touch typists (you aren't heavy-handed mashing keys...even so, this will fit the bill). With the blue switches, I have to be quite a bit more precise with my keypresses due to the mechanical feedback/actuation. I often miss key presses because I do not pressing the keys down far enough due to the resistance require for that extra click feedback... so I opted for the brown switches because I like the feedback of the blues, but wanted something that required less effort like the reds.. I'd take a blue switch over red anyway... just not my thing as I like the feedback with slight auditory feedback... blue are just way too loud and disruptive when others are in the surrounding area. I ended up getting the K2 with brown switches. Perfect match for typing papers... not too loud, but I get that satisfying clacking sound without having to get past that "hard click." Blues also make it a challenge to double press keys (two of the same letters back to back e.g. "tt" in the word "letters). This makes my typing much more effortless while still getting that ever so slight and satisfying feedback (extremely subtle). I'm in love. Do I like the blue switches, oh ya, do I like the browns, I'm in heaven and probably should have opted for this switch-set long ago. I see myself using this keyboard for long nights typing 15-25 page papers as well as gaming as I did with my blue switches. I like the loud feedback/click of the blue, but I get that somewhat with browns and I don't have to work as hard or be as accurate with my typing since it doesn't require as much pressure with my key presses. My typing is much more on point when writing papers, extended emails, etc. Form factor wise, the K2 it is very compact. Awesome due to my restricted desktop space and I don't need the # keypad. When I read reviews, many mentioned the large and elevated front lip area... ughh, I understand what they are saying... ergonomically, no issues on my end with the elevated feet on the top side extended. It is nearly perfect... even without the top side being elevated. I'm pretty sure this company likely took this into consideration when designing the product, but it may not be for everyone (the thicker front frame area). Is the hype true? I'd say so. Look at all the positive feedback on Amazon. The company has been pretty successful. The keyboard was nearly $100 for me and I'm glad I decided to just spend the money to give it a try. The design is simplistic and looks great (professional environments and for gamers... wonderful compromise if that's what you call it). The RGB backlighting is fun and interesting, but not a necessity. I enjoy it overall. Would I recommend this keyboard to my peers and family? Without hesitation. I'd recommend it to my gamer friends as well as working professionals... and those who just want a keyboard that is comfortable. For those that just want something to plug and play... not for the money... e.g. my mother who will sit on Youtube and Facebook finger jamming away at keys. Summarily... get this keyboard if you want a solid typing and gaming experience from a quality product... for the average person finger-pricking at the keys... just go to Walmart and get a $5-10 keyboard. If your here looking at reviews... it is for a reason... you want a descent keyboard and are willing to spend the money... I'd say do it without hesitation. I purchased mine thinking I'd try it and simply send it back if it gave me any reasonable doubt... it is staying and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it again if need be... -------14OCT20------- Just wanted to emphasize after owning this keyboard for a brief period now that it is one of the best typing experiences I have ever had since my 20+ years of having to type on keyboards... I have 3 degrees, so I've done a lot of typing in regards to my life experience. I without a doubt would recommend this to family, friends for personal, school, and professional use without hesitation. The keyboard is a steal at around $80-100. The build quality and color scheme are outstanding as well and will fit most any environment... looks professional as well as fun with the addition of RGB that can be set to just white. This keyboard is great for gamers as well... just a no nonsense, compact, aesthetically pleasing keyboard that performs flawlessly. I know I mentioned a lot of this previously, but I can't emphasize enough how wonderful this keyboard has been since I constantly have to use it day in and day out.

Amazing keyboard. I use several mechanical keyboards, and have to say Keychron is one of the top in the list. Especially I use 2 laptops. One for work and other personal one and it was so easy and convenient to switch between the two, without needing to use any wiring. The keyboard stays connected and I think is good for almost any work. The keyboard is sturdy and good RGB lighting and fun and easy to switch different patterns of lights. After long term use for more than 5 years, I see one of the heavily used key is fading off. But you can find a lot of switches online if in case you need one. You can also use this keyboard wired and also switch between windows and mac (I didn't try with Mac PC, but the option is there)

Generally speaking, this is a great keyboard for my intended purpose - using it with my work machine AND my personal machine in a smaller desk workspace (work from home). This helps do away with having 2 keyboards on my desk. I chose the blue switches because I like the lighter feel and clicky sound, being a self taught and mostly unskilled typist (I'm old - we learned on typewriters while I was in highschool). I can hear the error before I see it... Anyway, I should also mention that I like the keycap "font", if that's the right way to say it. My other mechanical keyboards have what I'd call a weird science-fiction styled font for the keycaps. Not a fan. These keys are just normal, but backlit (VERY important feature too, BTW). It switches between my 2 devices perfectly, when it works. More on that below... I don't like the placement of the "del" key so I swapped the cap with the red one, so my eye knows where to find it. But, it's a smaller keyboard footprint and you have to put it somewhere. So, I can deal with it. Why 4 stars instead of 5? Maybe 4.8 would be a better rating. But, I've never been able to get the keyboard to work as a "wired" keyboard plugged in to a USB port on any of 3 machines I tried it on. The keyboard will charge using the included cable, but it won't work as a corded keyboard. Not sure if that's a failure with mine or just the way it works (or doesn't). While that may not be worth a ding off the rating, it was an issue for me. Also, because my personal machine is 5 years old (or more), it did not have built in Bluetooth. So, I added an ASUS Bluetooth USB adapter. While my experience may be subject to how well that adapter works, I do have the occasional ghost typing on the personal machine - like there's interference or some odd delay. Mostly I think it comes down to whether or not the machine is "ready" for Bluetooth input at the moment you start typing. Sometimes it helps to wait 15-20 seconds when connecting to the machine for the first time before starting to type, just to give the little Bluetooth gremlins time to figure out who is doing what... Being able to switch between the 2 machines is great, and is the main reason I went with this kind of keyboard. It takes some getting used to. I find myself typing and wondering why nothing is showing up on the screen I intended to be typing on. User error. Battery life is good- I get almost 5 days on a charge. I don't know if that's good or not. But, I type a lot, so for me that's just fine. The charge cable is a few inches away so I can plug it in as needed. The keyboard lights up red when you're low on charge. Nice touch. Overall, a nice keyboard. I'd definitely recommend it, at least for how I use it.

Full disclosure: the first keyboard I received was defective, but the Amazon return/replace procedure is incredibly simple and helpful—I had a replacement delivered to my door in less than 24 hours. Second disclosure: this is my first entry into the world of mechanical keyboards, so I am not able to compare and contrast well between other models and other features. I can simply describe my satisfaction with this keyboard. I am incredibly happy with this keyboard: I didn't know I was missing this. The keyboard itself is heavier than I thought it would be—though I think that I actually really appreciate this since it makes the unit very sturdy. One of the negative reviews I have seen has to do with the height of the board: I tend to type with floating wrists, so it doesn't bother me at all, but I can imagine that someone who rests their wrists while they work might be uncomfortable and might require some sort of additional rest. The battery life seems to last very long (I charge it infrequently, and it has yet to show a low battery indication). I like the various RGB light settings, though I usually keep it on a static white setting without effect. I opted for the 'blue' switches, which are in fact quite noisy, but I love them. The switches are responsive but also firm: you always know when you have activated the key press and, in my case, I can notice my 'errors' based on whether or not the click was felt. One of the reviewers brought up typing accuracy: this keyboard in no way interferes with any accuracy—I suspect that the reviewer simply does not know how to type properly and is utterly reliant on spell check. It is true that this is a very different feel from, for example, a standard Apple magic keyboard or MacBook Air etc.; but for anyone who grew up typing on early word processors and 90s desktop computers, this keyboard might actually activate a sort of nostalgia. Again, the blue switches are very noisy: probably not recommended for a shared workspace. I am now interested to learn more about the differences between linear, tactile, and clicky switches, however for now am very satisfied with my clicky gateron blues. The price point (I did get these on a sale) seemed right to me. Overall, then, this seems to be a very good introduction to a wireless mechanical keyboard. Happy clicking.

I have searched long for a keyboard that has almost no compromise on the features I need, without building a custom. As a software developer, I have grown used to the home and end keys, but as a gamer I wanted a keyboard smaller than a tenkeyless. I wanted dedicated F-keys, I preferred dedicated arrow keys, and RGB is something I crave more than I should. The Keychron K2 has it all, and then some. I wasn't seeking out a wireless keyboard, but having that option is amazing when I consider I would have paid the same or more for a keyboard without this feature. The lighting options are numerous and vivid, some of the best RGB I have seen, although sadly it doesn't have software to individually control each key at this time. I am impressed with Gateron switches. I typically prefer Cherry MX Clears, but for my gaming rig I wanted to try out linears so I have a red switch variant. I also chose the aluminum rails, which make the keyboard feel like an absolute tank. There is a lot to like with the Keychron K2, but there are a few key downsides. Firstly, the keycaps on mine are not very good quality. The page says they should be double-shot not, but I don't think mine came with double-shot as the legends are wearing on some keys. This is compounded by the difficulty in replacing the full keycap set, since many of the keys are uniquely shaped/sized for this form factor. The shift key, and the home, end, pgup, and pgdn keys are all abnormal sizes compared with a fullsize keyboard. My second gripe with this keyboard, which I assume extends to Keychron's full wireless lineup, is that it takes multiple seconds for the keyboard to start accepting key inputs after my login screen appears--even though I am using it as a wired keyboard with Bluetooth turned off. They really should take the time to correct this in a firmware patch. Last issue I have, and this could so easily be corrected, is that there isn't a single page on their site or in a manual with all the possible hotkeys to control the keyboard. A reddit page exists that has most, but even it is missing some. Why not have your firmware dev just make a list of all the hotkey combos so they can be in one place? This next item isn't an issue, but more of a request to Keychron: please do invest, as I think you already are, in software engineers to create software for your keyboards. They are amazing products and they deserve to have software controls and keymapping available. I spent most of this review talking about what I didn't like, and that is because a good keyboard shouldn't stick out. When I interact with this keyboard, it is an extension of my mind. I sometimes stutter as the layout isn't familiar, even after months, when aiming for home, end, or delete--but they keyboard itself is almost flawless in execution. I will be buying more Keychron keyboards in the future, and potentially leaving their competition on the shelves.

I realized I wanted a mechanical keyboard and fell into the hole of options that is the r/mechanicalkeyboard and youtube reviews world and ultimately decided on this one. If I wanted to wait for Keychron shipping and didn't have Amazon credit I would've bought the hotswappable K6 or something from Keychron directly, but realized I wasn't gonna be that picky, and sure enough, this keyboard is perfect. I work as a designer so I don't type a lot, but I do hit hotkeys all day (ctrl+v, ctrl+F5, Print Screen etc) & I haven't been impacted by the forewarned wrist strain. Keys go "click" in a nice way, they feel nice, the board is pretty and smaller than my last one, lights are nice, keycaps swap, battery seems to just keep going, build is solid, bluetooth works great, the list goes on. I'm sure there are significantly nicer keyboards, maybe even some that trade out other features here and there for less money etc, but I chose this and it's perfect, if you're stressed about which one is "just right" and Keychrons seemed "Too good to be true" and the reviews about wrist strain make it sound like maybe you need to hunt for something else: No, buy this it's perfect, if you want a mechanical keyboard that does just about everything perfectly, it's this, get it. Let me put your mind at ease, DIY kits, weird Drop boards, and everything else are probably also great. But if you're like me coming from a membrane keyboard and you just want a Perfect Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, it's this one.

tldr; quality keyboard that satisfied my needs, especially for keyboard layout. Would recommend. I am a student who uses my laptop frequently for gaming, programming, etc. I was looking for a mechanical keyboard with several key conditions: 1. Wireless - I haven't had any issues with this keyboard's bluetooth, it connects quickly when I turn it on and hasn't had any hiccups. I purchased a pouch to carry the keyboard around with me. 2. Key layout - I cannot stress how rare it is for a compact keyboard to have this layout. There are some keys I cannot live without in certain positions, e.g. tilde in top left, delete, designated arrow keys (!), home/end, and a semi-large right shift key. I use both shifts when I type so I was deterred by all of the compact keyboards with just a regular single-sized key as the right shift button. This one I believe is 1.5 (not sure) and though it's definitely not the same full size as left shift, it is large enough. Also I do find myself using the function row quite frequently as well. The keyboard layout feels similar to my laptop layout, so there was an easy adjustment. 3. Brown switches - This is my first mechanical keyboard so I am not sure how the switches compare. However I've heard that brown switches are best for maintaining a balance between a tactile (there is a slight bump before the key goes down) and quiet (honestly still pretty loud but it sounds nice). 4. RGB - lights are cool, they give plenty of options for lighting patterns and switching colors. I don't think there is a software for custom mapping but given their options I didn't feel like it was lacking. The lights are not too bright but they can easily be seen in dim lighting and they shine through the keycap lettering so the letters change color as well. The build quality feels sturdy for me (aluminum frame). I heard mixed opinions about the keycaps but there other keycap options out there if anybody feels the need to replace them (I'm not sure how the stock ones compare). The only thing I had an issue with at first is the keyboard has a power-saving feature where it autosleeps, but then it seems like it goes through the entire reconnect process again when it wakes up, which causes a slight delay. Minor inconvenience, but the user manual includes the shortcut for disabling autosleep. The battery has been enough to last a couple days for me on each charge with full RGB running at all times even without the autosleep. I recommend charging overnight if you plan to use wirelessly.