Just wanted to offer a correction about the q1. I don't believe the stock keycaps are pbt, they are actually double shot abs like the k2. Also, with the Q1, the hollow "pinging sound" you get from the board can be fixed through simple mods like the force break mod and the tempest. Id look them up, and if you have some duct tape around also try them. The difference between the stock q1 and these simple mods is night and day
Really appreciate it. Not sure where I even got that from, just doubled checked the site and you're right. I'll look into this, I definitely want to learn more about mechanical boards.
I ended up grabbing a silicone rubber sheet to replace whatever has stock in there. I kind of applied it wrong so I’m going to end up redoing it but it’s worked really well for how simple it is. Retains the flex as well which is really nice
Exactly the review I wanted! Just before I caved in on the Q2 bound to drop this was it bro! I absolutely love your cinematics, they levelled the frick up 🔥🔥
though i have a q1 that is heavily modded, i still watched the whole video without skipping. your voice is really calming and your editing style is very entertaining! good job mate!
Bro you're making nice content good to see this review been watched many reviews of these keywords after watching this I made my decision and it is worthy decision thanks for uploading hope you like this
A lack of shine-through on the Q1 is unfortunate, IMO. The main purpose of a backlight on a keyboard is to see the keys. If the backlight doesn't shine through the keys, it makes the backlight essentially useless to me.
I got a Q1 stock from a listing for 130 dollars and my God, I don't think I can ever go back to a cheap keyboard. I will say you have to do several simple mods to get it to it's full potential but once you do, it's simply a pleasure.
@@ColeCaccamise What switches did you go for? I am looking at switches as well. I already have a set of Akko Rose Reds but they were mostly made for gaming so I got a bit of finger fatigue from typing. My current one has the stock Gateron Reds that came with it which are not amazing but have a good middle ground compared to the rose reds.
Great in depth video! Hey also so I’m looking for a keyboard for my iPad 7 and since the Apple ones don’t seem very good should I go for something like the Logitech combo?
I watched this to get to know what I'm missing on my K10 (full size) from the Q series. I have an aluminum version, hot swapable and full RGB leds. To be honest I don't have any of the springy sound or clicky you mentioned on your K2. Maybe It's due to the aluminum body. My conclusion is that I saved $100 bucks and also got Bluetooth lol. The lighter keys on the Q1 does look amazing though.
just tryin' to help yall out...gateron browns are not tactile, I own some, and I own some glorious pandas, I know what tactiles are. I would just say that browns are either superlinear-tactiles or just incredibly scratchy linears. I would just take some gateron pro reds (comes with the fully built keyboard). Something also not mentioned is the screw-in stabilizers that can sound amazing(with modding or lube) or if you are lucky they will sound amazing straight from keychron. Another thing to mention is that the keychron is now available with a rotary knob just like the GMMK pro, the q1 can sound great and have a bouncy typing feel due to its gasket mounting style! It also comes with a coiled cable as mentioned, but it was not in enough depth, what you are getting included with this already cheap keyboard for what you are getting there is a coiled cable that is braided with an aviator cable this grade of cable is worth around $50 on its own. I suggest you watch more videos on this keyboard or comment and I'll try to help for more information on this keyboard. :D
Ditch the arrow keys and use vim. If you're too used to VS Code there's a vim extension on it too. I've been using vim for years and haven't touched arrow keys when editing code even once at home or at work. Makes writing and editing code 10x faster and more enjoyable.
@@ElliotSveum up/down is k/j and left/right is h/l. Takes like a few minutes to get used to. After a while, you actually stop needing to rely on those too.
Hey man, there just the stock ones from keychron. You can grab them here though - www.keychron.com/collections/keychron-add-on/products/double-shot-abs-full-set-keycap-set
I bought now a K2 v2 with pbt keycaps, I think it's pretty solid upgrade from my six years old Quick fire. My future plans are to upgrade the letters switches with lubed holy pandas.
I made the mistake of buying a Keychron K7. What I received was NOT wireless (no dongle included) and, when connected by USB cable, many keys did not work. Keychron ignored all my requests for an RMA and a refund. Before buying anything from Keychron, think! Do you want to give your money to a company that treats its customers this way?
@@connorandersonjazz But the ad does NOT say Bluetooth, it says "wireless". Either Keychron does not know the difference or they are being deliberately deceptive. Regardless, they told me to return their junk for a refund. I did. Now they have both my money and the keyboard.
Just wanted to offer a correction about the q1. I don't believe the stock keycaps are pbt, they are actually double shot abs like the k2. Also, with the Q1, the hollow "pinging sound" you get from the board can be fixed through simple mods like the force break mod and the tempest. Id look them up, and if you have some duct tape around also try them. The difference between the stock q1 and these simple mods is night and day
Really appreciate it. Not sure where I even got that from, just doubled checked the site and you're right. I'll look into this, I definitely want to learn more about mechanical boards.
@@ColeCaccamise I agree with you there, the force break mod is the best mod that you can do to this keyboard while retaining the flex.
I ended up grabbing a silicone rubber sheet to replace whatever has stock in there. I kind of applied it wrong so I’m going to end up redoing it but it’s worked really well for how simple it is. Retains the flex as well which is really nice
v2 has forcebrake and foam
Exactly the review I wanted! Just before I caved in on the Q2 bound to drop this was it bro! I absolutely love your cinematics, they levelled the frick up 🔥🔥
Ahhh thank you my brother! Always appreciate the support. This Q2 is going to be WILD
great video, ive been debating on which of the two i should order and this helped a ton, thanks!
no problem, thanks for watching!
though i have a q1 that is heavily modded, i still watched the whole video without skipping. your voice is really calming and your editing style is very entertaining! good job mate!
Man, that means a lot! Thank you!
Love the homage paid to packaging! Smile worthy.
Awesome video man! I have 2 K2’s and a K8 and I love them! This Q2 looks pretty awesome so I might have to try it out too!
Appreciate you brother! From the looks the Q2 is essentially the same board just different layout so I think it'd be a dope pickup!
Great content bro
Appreciate you man
Bro you're making nice content good to see this review been watched many reviews of these keywords after watching this I made my decision and it is worthy decision thanks for uploading hope you like this
I really appreciate that man. Glad I was able to help out.
A lack of shine-through on the Q1 is unfortunate, IMO. The main purpose of a backlight on a keyboard is to see the keys. If the backlight doesn't shine through the keys, it makes the backlight essentially useless to me.
I got a Q1 stock from a listing for 130 dollars and my God, I don't think I can ever go back to a cheap keyboard. I will say you have to do several simple mods to get it to it's full potential but once you do, it's simply a pleasure.
Nice! I swapped out the switches and modded it myself recently.. so good.
@@ColeCaccamise What switches did you go for? I am looking at switches as well. I already have a set of Akko Rose Reds but they were mostly made for gaming so I got a bit of finger fatigue from typing. My current one has the stock Gateron Reds that came with it which are not amazing but have a good middle ground compared to the rose reds.
Great in depth video! Hey also so I’m looking for a keyboard for my iPad 7 and since the Apple ones don’t seem very good should I go for something like the Logitech combo?
I haven't ever used one myself but from what I've heard they seem to be good options in general
I watched this to get to know what I'm missing on my K10 (full size) from the Q series. I have an aluminum version, hot swapable and full RGB leds. To be honest I don't have any of the springy sound or clicky you mentioned on your K2. Maybe It's due to the aluminum body. My conclusion is that I saved $100 bucks and also got Bluetooth lol. The lighter keys on the Q1 does look amazing though.
just tryin' to help yall out...gateron browns are not tactile, I own some, and I own some glorious pandas, I know what tactiles are. I would just say that browns are either superlinear-tactiles or just incredibly scratchy linears. I would just take some gateron pro reds (comes with the fully built keyboard). Something also not mentioned is the screw-in stabilizers that can sound amazing(with modding or lube) or if you are lucky they will sound amazing straight from keychron. Another thing to mention is that the keychron is now available with a rotary knob just like the GMMK pro, the q1 can sound great and have a bouncy typing feel due to its gasket mounting style! It also comes with a coiled cable as mentioned, but it was not in enough depth, what you are getting included with this already cheap keyboard for what you are getting there is a coiled cable that is braided with an aviator cable this grade of cable is worth around $50 on its own. I suggest you watch more videos on this keyboard or comment and I'll try to help for more information on this keyboard. :D
Thanks for the info
Ditch the arrow keys and use vim. If you're too used to VS Code there's a vim extension on it too. I've been using vim for years and haven't touched arrow keys when editing code even once at home or at work. Makes writing and editing code 10x faster and more enjoyable.
What do you use instead of arrow keys? I've seen people use VIM, but never tried it myself :)
@@ElliotSveum up/down is k/j and left/right is h/l. Takes like a few minutes to get used to. After a while, you actually stop needing to rely on those too.
Is that white lit background from the white static or RGB option? If so do you see any off white keys when the RGB set to static white?
Which keyboard you talking about? My k2 was solely a white led version.
@@ColeCaccamise oh okay, i was wondering that! thanks
@@exshenanigan2333 of course!
how are you able to hold the q1 with one hand man? my hand cant event barely hold it. Nice vid btw, I just switch to q1 from k2
Much practice. Lol thank you dude! Hope you enjoy it!
Hi Cole, Could you give me a link to the keycaps that you are using here? thanks.
Hey man, there just the stock ones from keychron. You can grab them here though - www.keychron.com/collections/keychron-add-on/products/double-shot-abs-full-set-keycap-set
Dope video ~
thanks for watching!
The Keychron website says the q1 has abs caps
Yeah it does, I don’t know where I got it from but I was wrong
I want a model q. 😁
prediction: 70k views on this video in 1 year.
Evergreen. 🙏🏻
Times up soon
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Nope
I bought now a K2 v2 with pbt keycaps, I think it's pretty solid upgrade from my six years old Quick fire. My future plans are to upgrade the letters switches with lubed holy pandas.
The hot swap one? That’ll be a beast dude
@@ColeCaccamise yeah, I don't want a normal keyboard, hot swap only, too much comfort.
Enjoy it!
Where can I get the clock
It’s an amazon echo spot, I think it got discontinued so it might be tricky getting your hands on one
THERE ARE NO such a thing as GaMiNG keyboard except the wooting 60 He
I made the mistake of buying a Keychron K7. What I received was NOT wireless (no dongle included) and, when connected by USB cable, many keys did not work. Keychron ignored all my requests for an RMA and a refund.
Before buying anything from Keychron, think! Do you want to give your money to a company that treats its customers this way?
It doesn't need a dongle, it's a bluetooth keyboard
@@connorandersonjazz But the ad does NOT say Bluetooth, it says "wireless". Either Keychron does not know the difference or they are being deliberately deceptive. Regardless, they told me to return their junk for a refund. I did. Now they have both my money and the keyboard.
Best out there
My f-ing guy! 🙏🏻
Please talk faster ✌🏾