Hahaha, I am one of those persons liking clicky and "blues". It is just that additional audio feedback that gets people hooked. The clickbar switches are even better with the down-stoke sound :D
Great job with your videos - I've been going down the rabbit hole of upgrading to my next mechanical keyboard today and your channel and website has had the best content by far. Super detailed review answering all the questions I had. Thank you!
I was just thinking about purchasing this keyboard with RGB and the aluminum case, but I recently bought the Epomaker EP-84 with brown switches that are hot swappable. I think I will just hold off for now and wait for this one to be released in the hot swappable version. I wouldn't have known that without watching this review. Thank you very much.
Awesome review! I've been watching a bunch of your videos while keyboard shopping the past couple of weeks and I appreciate the honest and thorough reviews! I just got the K2v2 with reds and I am loving my first mechanical keyboard :) Compact footprint, a professional looking design, and it works perfectly with my work Dell laptop and personal Macbook Air. I wanted something without a numpad, which I never use, but I had to have dedicated arrow keys and a function row for ease of use. The K2 meets all my needs and I am LOVING it! Thanks for the great content :)
Hi Betty, I just received my K2v2, Logitech G304 & Hello Kitty desk mat yesterday, ordered it on early Sunday so it's a super fast delivery. 😁 I gotta say I'm absolutely loving the typing experience with it, the switches feel like they have been pre-lubed, so so so smooth. 🤩 BT works great & connects even when I'm still on my Windows 10 login screen. 👍 Coming from my first "hybrid mechanical" keyboard experience that is SteelSeries Apex 5, these Gateron Reds are truly the biggest blessing in this pandemic year. Now hopefully someone will want to get the Apex 5 & Rival 310 off my hands as I'm going all wireless now. Will email you some pics if you want to check out my new setup. 😉 Have a nice week! 🙏
I bought the K2 V2 a few months back as my first mechanical keyboard. I like it, though I admit I do not use it often as I was convinced to get one of those cheap wired keyboards for my work laptop. The K2 V2 would only be for gaming or streaming, which I don't often do nowadays. But after the cheap one had key problems after a couple of months, I fell in love again with the K2 V2 as I worked. This convinced me to switch to a mechanical keyboard for work moving forward. But I chose another, cheaper model so that I don't damage the K2 V2 because my typing gets really intense during stressful work situations. XD Keep up the great work!
hello switch and click thank you for giving me this review and nice view of a keyboard im getting for crismas also i’ve been watching you sense like 2020 i love your videos keep up the work
I've been going back and forth between the Yunzii KC84 and this board for a while... still not sure which one to get but I'm leaning towards keychron, in part because of your reviews. Thank you!
Very nice review as usual. I see that you are jazzing up the videos with production elements. Nice. I just got my K8 and love it! The key legends are really sharp! My brown switches are really quiet but I am a light typist and I don't bottom out on the switches much.
This would have been a perfect keyboard if they did not mess with the classical 75% key layout. They put the light button in the top right corner instead of the delete button, like it should be. Also Home, Page Up/Down and End layout is also different than normal. Should be Home, Page Up, Page Down, End. Great review!
And it comes in ISO! Was looking for a 75% in ISO and nearly ordered a DIY Kit from AliExpress and now I see this! Thank you for notifying me :) Order is placed.
@@esteemsters I did a few, I used tire weights to give the KB more weight, the quarter inch foam that came with the keyboard to fill in the space in the case, the blue tape mod, and o rings for the keycaps... Im going to replace the foam with silicone molding to give it really nice THOCK
“I’m not really sure what kind of person blue/clicky switches are for...” as someone who uses Kailh Box Navy switches on my main board; neither do I HAHAHAHAHA But seriously nice video!
I've been using this k2 v2 with their pbt keycaps set for about a month now. Im really happy with it. Hope they make a hot swappable version. Very good videos! keep up the great work :)
@@krisat16definitely lower than the original. I don't have the original but just seeing the videos and pictures, the version 2/hotswap one is angled almost the same as the K6. I still use a wrist rest though as I like to complete the set, and also helps as im into high profile keycaps lately
@@SwitchandClickOfficial oh and btw, I wonder if keychron or any other cool keyboard brand have got any promotion for Black Friday yet? Waiting for your update though.
Even I only have a regular keyboard, I still love and inspired watching your videos! ✨✨✨ ill update you if am able to have one then sending you some concept logo for your channel ✨✨✨
Just bought this and am nervously waiting for it in the mail because this will be my first non retail gaming basic keyboard. Don't know how to build keyboards yet so I am really hoping this isn't a bad purchase. It certainly looks cool though.
came in happily for some self-decision-validation (read: back-patting) for getting this recently. close to a month now. have windows for work laptop/monitor and old mac air for personal --- with the work-from-home context now, the mode switching is great together with bluetooth. goes to sleep yes, but wakes up quickly within a click on the keyboard. helps thinking that it's saving batt/energy. the aluminum finish is nice (didnt notice a choice for that for whre i bought it from) ; cool, lovely -- sturdy. feelin' lucky this came out (in view of v1 pitfalls).
Keycrhron K2 V2 just arrived! It's y first mechanical keyboard and I was not impressed with the stock ABS keycaps. The legends were super unclear, seems like its not printed on properly. The stock one is double-shot ABS.. Good thing I bought the retro Mac PBS dye sub key caps set with it and replaced it immediately.. A big thank you to you and your interest in sharing your knowledge with us. Loving my keyboard and will properly go on to buy more PBT key caps. Thank you!!!
Great review! I thought about the Keychron since I am a daily Mac User for my job. If they do a hot swap I would definitely consider that. However, I want traditional size key caps. Have you ever reviewed a Leopold? Hope you Can!
I ended up making my own wrist rest for my K8. Added magnets inside the case and a few sunk into the wood. I'm really pleased with the results. Plus it, with the sound deadening, did add a couple of grams to the keeb.
I just bought this as my first "custom" keyboard, came in the mail today, i put in the included foam and swapped the reds for kailh box whites. im typing this on it and i have to say it is absolutely perfect. maybe in the future ill put on a set of pbt caps too :)
I may be in a minority here, but I wish for most manufacturers to sell kits, sans caps and switches, especially if the board is hot swappable. I might not like any switches and caps they're bundling, so why I should pay extra for the stuff I'm not gonna use. Plus specific Keychron problem with their USB port placement and keeb height - this is preventing me from purchasing the board. I'm very picky and particular about things I need to be using every day, for hours on end. And don't forget to "film your meals", supple 🐆.
Glad the shipment wasn't robbed this time! That's the same model I got 2 weeks ago, only I just got the regular white background light, since I'm not a 10 year old girl. :) I'm not really thrilled about the key caps, but they are replaceable. I think I'll need to have to find a good custom key cap maker as I like to use US International with Dead Keys.
Betty great improvement on background...the bedroom with the messy bed was throwing me way off...lol...Good job and good reviews. Constructive criticism...consider gimbal for improving stability of B-roll....Audio is excellent....
Just got my K2 and you were right idk why I got the Blue switches regret it now my fingers hurt all the time other than that the keyboard is just like you said.
I just bought this with the white backlight after watching this, upgrading from a razer blackwidow that I’ve had since 2014. I’m hoping I don’t regret not getting RGB but I want the opposite of gamer aesthetic
this is a great keyboard.satisfied.hard to find a mechanical keyboard for mac.however i found the keys to be a little small and when i type i have more errors as all keys are smooched together.specially the enter key and backspace. overall great keyboard with great typing satifaction.
Im glad I saw this after I bought one online, a K2V2 with aluminum Blue (I'm a typist) and RGB with arm rest. So tired of Apple's bluetooth flat keyboard. I hope its what you say it is.
"I am really not sure what kind of person blues are for." I lost feeling in my left fingertips due to an unfortunate table saw accident 💀 and I don't have much feeling in them (as the nerves where severed). The blue keys help me to have a more tactile typing experience while giving me pressure and confirmation feedback with every keystroke. Reds are no doubt killer switches; however, I have far fewer missed and wrong key presses with the blue switches.
Another great review vid! ... Three weeks ago I went down the rabbit hole of mechanical keyboards... many many unproductive youtube hours later (thanks Betty lol), I've decided to get a mechanical keyboard, but just not yet where I will be building one myself. I was actually hoping to hear about the K2 being hot-swappable in the future, so I will be looking for that later on. I did want to ask if you ever personally tried the IQUNIX F96? I'm in love with the design of the entire keyboard (especially the coral sea colors) and since the K2 will probably be hot-swappable in the future, I will be waiting for that version. But in regards to the F96, I know its expensive... but it is pretty lol. Any advice or feedback?
Hey, really love the content... Is there a chance you'll be doing a review on the new Keychron K4 version 2 that recently popped? Mby comparing some key differences between the old K4 and new v2... Also to me, the new K4v2 kinda looks like K2v2 with a numpad
Great review and thanks for your videos - so surreal to be saying this, but typing this comment with my Keychron K2 v2 that I received yesterday! Your channel has definitely been an influence and great resource. As a discerning fountain pen/fine writing instruments user, this is my first mechanical keyboard and I couldn't be happier with the Gateron Reds. I agree a wrist rest is nice but an elevated sitting position works just fine for me and I have a history of wrist/elbow pain. I also experimented with o-rings, but stock linear is better than slightly muted but also slightly mushy for me. I got the PBT keycaps but ordered HyperX puddings that actuate a tiny bit smoother and show off the RGB so much better. Any thoughts on the upcoming K3? 😊
I'm really late to the party on this keyboard. Have found that the transition from full size to 75% has actually been pretty easy, even for work purposes. My one (alum frame, RGB with Gateron Red) works flawlessly. Only issue I have is with the orange escape key: the "paint" finish has a bubble on one section which is noticeable when the backlight is on (considering contacting Keychron to see if I can get a new keycap set).
Hey, very in-depth review, appreciate it! I have a question regarding the bluetooth; does it come with a dongle (like many wireless mice do) or do you have to have one yourself (or have inbuilt bluetooth on your MoBo ofc)?
Looking forward to the K2/6/8 comparison! I am considering the K8 Also has anyone had any problems with bluetooth connectivity? I know Hardware Cannucks said the k2 had some trouble connecting to his PC
I bought a Keychron K1 SE with Gateron blue switches. I really like it. But now I'm worried that I'm not the "right" kind of person... In my defense it was the first mechanical keyboard I've purchased.
I can vouch that the ergonomics are a lot better, the keycaps font is clearer and the abs keycaps aren't that bad, it also doesn't ping and actually has decent stabilizers for the space bar and shift, etc. Even back then however, the huge angle was still comfortable for me 😂.But the keycaps angled toward you makes it a lot easier. My only complaint is that windows logo is so bootleg 🤣
Which keyboard would you recommend between keycool 84 and keychron k2 v2? Watched both of your videos (even though you made from a different brand) and this is bugging me since I can't really decide. Thanks for your videos and you improved A LOT btw. Best regards from Brazil!
@@SwitchandClickOfficial aha I'm so confused. So the keycool 84 (KC84) is the best, then K2V2 second, followed by the EP84 and another one I'm forgetting?
I just got mines on Amazon. The K2V2 RGB Aluminum Frame is $15 off today. I don’t it makes a difference where you buy it from. Use the Keychron website to see all the different variations they have and then buy the model you want from whichever store.
The fn key activates exposé mode on my iMac, which is annoying when what I want to do is use the fn key with another key to control the keyboard's built-in options.
I just got the K2 v2, and been testing it out. I observed that it acts up when I change the backlight settings, such as trying to turn it off or dim it, and/or when I change the colors. After changing the settings, some keys wont work, or works but not as it should (i.e. some keys shift the cursor or work like alt or the space bar). Has anyone else had this experience with the K2 v2? Was thinking whether it needs to be replaced.
Hi, try to see if there a firmware on their website that might fix this issue you're having. Unfortunately, I am using a K2 V1, so I cannot speak from experience. But I have made plenty of firmware updates with my K2 V1 which solved some bugs that I've encountered.
Hey I got the exact same problem on my K2 v2! It even happened on the esc key. Luckily I bought mine from a local retailer so I did took it for replacement.
Betty nice review. I was looking at GMMK and Everest for the hot swap ability but they aren't wireless. If I get all three factors it would be perfect. I'm coming from my Strafe Mk2 on my other PC so, this is new to me.
Hey! Great review!!!!!!! You mentioned that keys usually get greasy and develop a shine after a while. Do you know where to buy replacement keys? Can you buy from basically anywhere or how does that work? :(
Underrated channel keep up the great work!
Now that’s facts
This underrated channel is now 400k subs :D
@@spirit6883 wow thanks for letting me know!
@@spirit6883 now 534k
As someone who really isn't familiar with mechanical keyboards and different switches, I really appreciate the way you summed up who each is best for!
Glad I could help!
Hahaha, I am one of those persons liking clicky and "blues". It is just that additional audio feedback that gets people hooked.
The clickbar switches are even better with the down-stoke sound :D
Great job with your videos - I've been going down the rabbit hole of upgrading to my next mechanical keyboard today and your channel and website has had the best content by far. Super detailed review answering all the questions I had. Thank you!
Thanks so much!
This company is killing it, I can't wait for your review of the Keychron K3.
Shipping costed me *50* DOLLARS😩 but a big thanks for the review! Helped a lot and i am really satisfied
I was just thinking about purchasing this keyboard with RGB and the aluminum case, but I recently bought the Epomaker EP-84 with brown switches that are hot swappable. I think I will just hold off for now and wait for this one to be released in the hot swappable version. I wouldn't have known that without watching this review. Thank you very much.
hotswappable is out :)
Awesome review! I've been watching a bunch of your videos while keyboard shopping the past couple of weeks and I appreciate the honest and thorough reviews! I just got the K2v2 with reds and I am loving my first mechanical keyboard :) Compact footprint, a professional looking design, and it works perfectly with my work Dell laptop and personal Macbook Air. I wanted something without a numpad, which I never use, but I had to have dedicated arrow keys and a function row for ease of use. The K2 meets all my needs and I am LOVING it! Thanks for the great content :)
Hi Betty, I just received my K2v2, Logitech G304 & Hello Kitty desk mat yesterday, ordered it on early Sunday so it's a super fast delivery. 😁
I gotta say I'm absolutely loving the typing experience with it, the switches feel like they have been pre-lubed, so so so smooth. 🤩
BT works great & connects even when I'm still on my Windows 10 login screen. 👍
Coming from my first "hybrid mechanical" keyboard experience that is SteelSeries Apex 5, these Gateron Reds are truly the biggest blessing in this pandemic year.
Now hopefully someone will want to get the Apex 5 & Rival 310 off my hands as I'm going all wireless now.
Will email you some pics if you want to check out my new setup. 😉
Have a nice week! 🙏
Awesome work! Glad you're enjoying everything
I bought the K2 V2 a few months back as my first mechanical keyboard. I like it, though I admit I do not use it often as I was convinced to get one of those cheap wired keyboards for my work laptop. The K2 V2 would only be for gaming or streaming, which I don't often do nowadays. But after the cheap one had key problems after a couple of months, I fell in love again with the K2 V2 as I worked.
This convinced me to switch to a mechanical keyboard for work moving forward. But I chose another, cheaper model so that I don't damage the K2 V2 because my typing gets really intense during stressful work situations. XD
Keep up the great work!
hello switch and click thank you for giving me this review and nice view of a keyboard im getting for crismas also i’ve been watching you sense like 2020 i love your videos keep up the work
Best kb channel, thanks for helping me making choices :)
Happy to help!
I've been going back and forth between the Yunzii KC84 and this board for a while... still not sure which one to get but I'm leaning towards keychron, in part because of your reviews. Thank you!
Very nice review as usual. I see that you are jazzing up the videos with production elements. Nice. I just got my K8 and love it! The key legends are really sharp! My brown switches are really quiet but I am a light typist and I don't bottom out on the switches much.
This would have been a perfect keyboard if they did not mess with the classical 75% key layout. They put the light button in the top right corner instead of the delete button, like it should be. Also Home, Page Up/Down and End layout is also different than normal. Should be Home, Page Up, Page Down, End. Great review!
kudos for the review.
It helped my buy my first mechanical keyboard.
Keep up the good work 👏🏼
Glad I could help!
This board in hotswap would be a dream come true.
And it comes in ISO! Was looking for a 75% in ISO and nearly ordered a DIY Kit from AliExpress and now I see this! Thank you for notifying me :) Order is placed.
Your channel is seriously underrated! I learned a lot about mechanical keyboards from each of your video!
Maybe I chose a weird time to get it but I'm hyper excited for one of these babies to show up at my doorstep next Thursday!
Mine come in tomorrow
Gonna mod it to get some thock in it
@@justintorres6781 hey, what mods did you use
@@esteemsters I did a few, I used tire weights to give the KB more weight, the quarter inch foam that came with the keyboard to fill in the space in the case, the blue tape mod, and o rings for the keycaps... Im going to replace the foam with silicone molding to give it really nice THOCK
Thanks for this review! Finally decided that I’m getting this keyboard 👍👍
Glad I could help!
I have this keyboard, I love it! Although I wish we could adjust the 10 minute sleep to maybe 30 mins
I saw somewhere there is a key combo to turn it off. Still no timeout adjustment though.
Thanks for this! Hope you'll make a comparison video between the K2v2 and K3!
I dunno why the hate on the blues. The clicks are so satisfying :b
Gaming with blue is great but not for office use 😊
Nice to see they addressed to the issues of the previous version. They could've included Gateron yellows as an option, though. K4 offers that...
I frikin love keychron. Ive had many keyboards, keychron will be my forever keyboard, perfect for my needs
Great. Convinced me to order a K2 with wrist rest. Thanks!
“I’m not really sure what kind of person blue/clicky switches are for...” as someone who uses Kailh Box Navy switches on my main board; neither do I HAHAHAHAHA But seriously nice video!
Thanks!
I've been using this k2 v2 with their pbt keycaps set for about a month now.
Im really happy with it. Hope they make a hot swappable version.
Very good videos! keep up the great work :)
There is hot swappable version for pre order on their website now
just got the k2 hot swappable version and fully modded with milky yellow and SA keycaps, absolutely loving it!
@@ghian84 how is the height compared to the original? I know its not an issue for many but just curious
@@krisat16definitely lower than the original. I don't have the original but just seeing the videos and pictures, the version 2/hotswap one is angled almost the same as the K6. I still use a wrist rest though as I like to complete the set, and also helps as im into high profile keycaps lately
@@ghian84 cool
Nice lil 75! Actually love those little switches on the side
This may be the best keyboard for me..i am about to oreder it right now!One of the best chanels for keyboards out there!thank you!
Amazing channel and vids! Thanks for all of the effort. Subbed
Thanks for the support 😏
Really wish they made a 104 key version of this, would be my perfect keyboard.
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Oh wow, really good to know. I've been putting off buying one. Keep up the good work with the channel, it's excellent! :)
Love 75% keebs
Same
Everything I ever wanted the K2 to improve, they are all fixed now. Touché! I bought the K6 months ago.
Ikr, looks like they're gearing up to fix the K4 soon
@@SwitchandClickOfficial 😂
@@SwitchandClickOfficial oh and btw, I wonder if keychron or any other cool keyboard brand have got any promotion for Black Friday yet? Waiting for your update though.
I feel that the video would look much better with some space on the top and little zooming out. I still love the video and its very useful.
Like the background music. Its a nice touch.
Eugh why are they still using that stupid recessed side mount usb-c port? Please Keychron move it to the back!
Andy Warburton so true.....
true! I want to use custom cables but I can't!
Even I only have a regular keyboard, I still love and inspired watching your videos! ✨✨✨ ill update you if am able to have one then sending you some concept logo for your channel ✨✨✨
FYI: the stock keycaps are laser ablated, not doubleshot, and will wear with time.
I'm love what's you doing.
keep going : )
Thank you!
Just bought this and am nervously waiting for it in the mail because this will be my first non retail gaming basic keyboard. Don't know how to build keyboards yet so I am really hoping this isn't a bad purchase. It certainly looks cool though.
came in happily for some self-decision-validation (read: back-patting) for getting this recently. close to a month now.
have windows for work laptop/monitor and old mac air for personal --- with the work-from-home context now, the mode switching is great together with bluetooth.
goes to sleep yes, but wakes up quickly within a click on the keyboard. helps thinking that it's saving batt/energy.
the aluminum finish is nice (didnt notice a choice for that for whre i bought it from) ; cool, lovely -- sturdy.
feelin' lucky this came out (in view of v1 pitfalls).
You can turn off the auto-sleep too, which is awesome.
I hope they can do a hot-swappable version just like the K6. I really like the layout.
Keycrhron K2 V2 just arrived! It's y first mechanical keyboard and I was not impressed with the stock ABS keycaps. The legends were super unclear, seems like its not printed on properly. The stock one is double-shot ABS.. Good thing I bought the retro Mac PBS dye sub key caps set with it and replaced it immediately.. A big thank you to you and your interest in sharing your knowledge with us. Loving my keyboard and will properly go on to buy more PBT key caps. Thank you!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Great review! I thought about the Keychron since I am a daily Mac User for my job. If they do a hot swap I would definitely consider that. However, I want traditional size key caps. Have you ever reviewed a Leopold? Hope you Can!
I ended up making my own wrist rest for my K8. Added magnets inside the case and a few sunk into the wood. I'm really pleased with the results. Plus it, with the sound deadening, did add a couple of grams to the keeb.
I just bought this as my first "custom" keyboard, came in the mail today, i put in the included foam and swapped the reds for kailh box whites. im typing this on it and i have to say it is absolutely perfect. maybe in the future ill put on a set of pbt caps too :)
Can you just easy swap switches in rgb version?
@@Lukvader9 it has to say hot-swappable
I've been dailying the red dragon with blues for many years now but it's time for browns and wireless! I think the k2 v2 is a no brainer.
I may be in a minority here, but I wish for most manufacturers to sell kits, sans caps and switches, especially if the board is hot swappable. I might not like any switches and caps they're bundling, so why I should pay extra for the stuff I'm not gonna use. Plus specific Keychron problem with their USB port placement and keeb height - this is preventing me from purchasing the board. I'm very picky and particular about things I need to be using every day, for hours on end. And don't forget to "film your meals", supple 🐆.
Ye same problem for me i want thr hotswap one but the keycaps design is awful and then i have to pay 20 dollars more juss so i get my preffered design
Glad the shipment wasn't robbed this time! That's the same model I got 2 weeks ago, only I just got the regular white background light, since I'm not a 10 year old girl. :) I'm not really thrilled about the key caps, but they are replaceable. I think I'll need to have to find a good custom key cap maker as I like to use US International with Dead Keys.
Betty great improvement on background...the bedroom with the messy bed was throwing me way off...lol...Good job and good reviews. Constructive criticism...consider gimbal for improving stability of B-roll....Audio is excellent....
really helpful! thank you!!
You're welcome!
12:38 is they did , now they sell k2 Hot Swappable version
going to get my first mechanical keyboard i am so excited
Nice job Matthew Sim Chee King, that's so awesome!
great channel, shock to see only 29k subs
I appreciate that!
Just got my K2 and you were right idk why I got the Blue switches regret it now my fingers hurt all the time other than that the keyboard is just like you said.
I just bought this with the white backlight after watching this, upgrading from a razer blackwidow that I’ve had since 2014. I’m hoping I don’t regret not getting RGB but I want the opposite of gamer aesthetic
Hello! After all, the keying sound is different between plastic body products and aluminum products. Iwas very helpful.
this is a great keyboard.satisfied.hard to find a mechanical keyboard for mac.however i found the keys to be a little small and when i type i have more errors as all keys are smooched together.specially the enter key and backspace.
overall great keyboard with great typing satifaction.
I can’t wait to see your review for the K3. I want to buy one of these but I want to see what the K3 is like
Can't wait to get it, we'll also do a k1v4 vs k3
Your video output this week has been amazing! The sound is noticeably improved also.
Recently ordered one of these. Love it, but boy do I wish the orange escape key would have dual LEDs to light up the entire keycap
Im glad I saw this after I bought one online, a K2V2 with aluminum Blue (I'm a typist) and RGB with arm rest. So tired of Apple's bluetooth flat keyboard. I hope its what you say it is.
I wish I could get it with the aluminum frame but no RGB. But thank you! Bc of this video I decided to get this as my first mechanical keyboard.
Glad I could help!
"I am really not sure what kind of person blues are for."
I lost feeling in my left fingertips due to an unfortunate table saw accident 💀 and I don't have much feeling in them (as the nerves where severed). The blue keys help me to have a more tactile typing experience while giving me pressure and confirmation feedback with every keystroke. Reds are no doubt killer switches; however, I have far fewer missed and wrong key presses with the blue switches.
Blues are for me. Buckling springs FTW.
I just purchased the K2 V2.0 RGB model with the aluminum frame.
I'm curious that how should identify the version of keychron?
You really changed your aura in your present video compared to the past ones especially this one. You are awesome.
Another great review vid! ... Three weeks ago I went down the rabbit hole of mechanical keyboards... many many unproductive youtube hours later (thanks Betty lol), I've decided to get a mechanical keyboard, but just not yet where I will be building one myself. I was actually hoping to hear about the K2 being hot-swappable in the future, so I will be looking for that later on.
I did want to ask if you ever personally tried the IQUNIX F96? I'm in love with the design of the entire keyboard (especially the coral sea colors) and since the K2 will probably be hot-swappable in the future, I will be waiting for that version. But in regards to the F96, I know its expensive... but it is pretty lol. Any advice or feedback?
Hey, really love the content... Is there a chance you'll be doing a review on the new Keychron K4 version 2 that recently popped? Mby comparing some key differences between the old K4 and new v2... Also to me, the new K4v2 kinda looks like K2v2 with a numpad
No plans on it yet, maybe someday
Great review and thanks for your videos - so surreal to be saying this, but typing this comment with my Keychron K2 v2 that I received yesterday! Your channel has definitely been an influence and great resource.
As a discerning fountain pen/fine writing instruments user, this is my first mechanical keyboard and I couldn't be happier with the Gateron Reds.
I agree a wrist rest is nice but an elevated sitting position works just fine for me and I have a history of wrist/elbow pain. I also experimented with o-rings, but stock linear is better than slightly muted but also slightly mushy for me.
I got the PBT keycaps but ordered HyperX puddings that actuate a tiny bit smoother and show off the RGB so much better.
Any thoughts on the upcoming K3? 😊
How often do they release new versions? Would you expect a v3 to be release in a year or further down the road?
we need them to make all of their boards v2 now
Will you do a Keychron K3 review? I'm thinking of getting it but unsure how it is like
Betty: what sorta person uses blues?
Me: Annoying
I'm really late to the party on this keyboard. Have found that the transition from full size to 75% has actually been pretty easy, even for work purposes. My one (alum frame, RGB with Gateron Red) works flawlessly. Only issue I have is with the orange escape key: the "paint" finish has a bubble on one section which is noticeable when the backlight is on (considering contacting Keychron to see if I can get a new keycap set).
Wouldve been the perfect kb for me if the port wasnt on the side T.T
You can get a usb c male to female right angle bracket
gateron browns are soo goooddddd
Is the RGB brighter compared to other Keychron boards? Asking for a friend...
@@SwitchandClickOfficial :( thanks, it seemed brighter in the video
1the song during the b roll!
Hey, very in-depth review, appreciate it! I have a question regarding the bluetooth; does it come with a dongle (like many wireless mice do) or do you have to have one yourself (or have inbuilt bluetooth on your MoBo ofc)?
awesome channel! automatically subscribed! hope you could also create a review for the kemove snowfox
Thanks for the sub!
Also,I already reviewed that board
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Just finished watching it. now i have really decided to buy it XD Thank you!
Looking forward to the K2/6/8 comparison! I am considering the K8
Also has anyone had any problems with bluetooth connectivity? I know Hardware Cannucks said the k2 had some trouble connecting to his PC
I bought a Keychron K1 SE with Gateron blue switches. I really like it. But now I'm worried that I'm not the "right" kind of person... In my defense it was the first mechanical keyboard I've purchased.
I was going to purchase the red dragon k552 kumara but then I saw this and changed my mind
I can vouch that the ergonomics are a lot better, the keycaps font is clearer and the abs keycaps aren't that bad, it also doesn't ping and actually has decent stabilizers for the space bar and shift, etc. Even back then however, the huge angle was still comfortable for me 😂.But the keycaps angled toward you makes it a lot easier. My only complaint is that windows logo is so bootleg 🤣
Which keyboard would you recommend between keycool 84 and keychron k2 v2? Watched both of your videos (even though you made from a different brand) and this is bugging me since I can't really decide. Thanks for your videos and you improved A LOT btw. Best regards from Brazil!
Thanks, I would go Keycool 84 if you're just plugging in all the time. I would only go K2v2 if you plan on changing out the keycaps
@@SwitchandClickOfficial aha I'm so confused. So the keycool 84 (KC84) is the best, then K2V2 second, followed by the EP84 and another one I'm forgetting?
Hey there thanks for the vid :) what keyboard is next to the k2 in the beginning? At 1:30 ??? Could you pls tell me ❤️
I have a question should I buy this on amazon or on the keychron website???
plz help
I just got mines on Amazon. The K2V2 RGB Aluminum Frame is $15 off today. I don’t it makes a difference where you buy it from. Use the Keychron website to see all the different variations they have and then buy the model you want from whichever store.
The fn key activates exposé mode on my iMac, which is annoying when what I want to do is use the fn key with another key to control the keyboard's built-in options.
I have the brown switch version because although the reds are better switches, when you are gaming the clacking of the reds is pretty annoying
I just got the K2 v2, and been testing it out. I observed that it acts up when I change the backlight settings, such as trying to turn it off or dim it, and/or when I change the colors. After changing the settings, some keys wont work, or works but not as it should (i.e. some keys shift the cursor or work like alt or the space bar). Has anyone else had this experience with the K2 v2? Was thinking whether it needs to be replaced.
Hi, try to see if there a firmware on their website that might fix this issue you're having. Unfortunately, I am using a K2 V1, so I cannot speak from experience. But I have made plenty of firmware updates with my K2 V1 which solved some bugs that I've encountered.
Hey I got the exact same problem on my K2 v2! It even happened on the esc key. Luckily I bought mine from a local retailer so I did took it for replacement.
i think keychron has kickstarter every 3 months for a new board.
Blue is for me. That's who it's for.
Betty nice review. I was looking at GMMK and Everest for the hot swap ability but they aren't wireless. If I get all three factors it would be perfect. I'm coming from my Strafe Mk2 on my other PC so, this is new to me.
Hey! Great review!!!!!!! You mentioned that keys usually get greasy and develop a shine after a while. Do you know where to buy replacement keys? Can you buy from basically anywhere or how does that work? :(
Kbdfans has a nice selection of keycaps that fit 75%.
NIce intro!