Keychron K6 In-Depth Review
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- Опубликовано: 14 июл 2024
- Keychron K6 In-Depth Review - Gateron Reds, RGB, Aluminum, Hotswap 65% Mechanical Keyboard
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I just stumbled upon this channel and it's a gem. The host is articulate and knowledgeable.
She hasn't done an o-ring comparison lol no offense I wanted a comparison on different o ring densities because theres 30a all the way to 80a. As well as different thicknesses etc. I want to know how this affects the sound.
@@Uno_Floydd O rings suck.
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 different o rings make different sounds
@@Uno_Floydd it’s not about how o-rings sound, personally I think o-rings make the typing experience way worse, it feels really mushy, kind of like a membrane keyboard, if you want your keyboard to be more quieter, then just get silent switches.
@@alex99x99x nah.
Awesome review! Took the dive and ordered a K6 just earlier today :) it's my first "proper enthusiast" keyboard (been using mainstream gamer stuff the past couple of years and am now on a razer huntsman elite) and I'm just waiting to fall deeper and deeper into this rabbit hole.
Liked and subbed!
Something that's really good about this keyboard that is worth mentioning (imo) is that its available with ISO Nordic! Which is actually fairly rare when it comes to wireless 65% keyboards with dedicated arrow keys, especially for that price! So just a tip for all my Scandinavian brothers and sisters
Thats one of the reasons I like it so much
I really appreciate that you show that is shorter in the front. I dont want to use a palm rest, so been shorter in the front make it better for me.
pls dont stop making content i really enjoy your videos and how they are very informative!
Awesome review. I think the optical K4 is so underrated. It's also hot-swappable with other gateron optical switches and the extra keys are perfect for practical work and still compact
it just struck me that a year ago you were under 500 subscribers
good work!!
sheeeeesh. that's pretty amazing. High quality content pays off.
First time seeing your channel. Very clean and thorough content. Keep up the good work!
You are spot on for the key caps, which is the main reason I returned the K6. I am also waiting to see how good their own software will be. Great review.
I bought the same one a few days ago, the quality and the user experience are awesome!
That is really worth to buy!
How's it for gaming and video-editing?
Very nice! I'm waiting for one to come in a few weeks. What switches did you get? I'm going with blues for work.
thanks for the great review - I just ordered this keyboard. I couldn't decide between the K2, K4, K6 and the upcoming one. Really glad I chose this one - I hardly use the F buttons anyway and the fn buttons are fine work-arounds.
@@SwitchandClickOfficial
No it might be a long wait :(. I don't know why I'm so super excited to get a new keyboard hahah. It's like a builder getting a new hammer or something. They're just buttons! .... but I need them.
Oooh, I'm sooooo excited for mine to come hopefully soon! A very good and thorough review and aside from a few cons, the K6 seems to be a good purchase for what you pay for! I've ordered mine with Gateron Browns which I will try, but I am eager to hot swap some Tealios and Zealios (lubed) onto this board and see how it sounds! Thank you again! :D
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Oooh, that's what I was also going to ask about the stabs for this. I was wondering what you did to mod them? My plan was to install some Everglides that were lubed when they arrived and hope that would make the typing experience better. Not sure about installing foam since I don't have any around. Was opening the case simple and putting it back together easy as well?
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Hi! Sorry if this seems super random, but I was wondering if at any point, you would be able to do a tutorial on how to access the stabilizers on the K6? I tried getting to the stabs, but I couldn't pull up the plate and pcb because something was stopping them. The only reason I stopped is because I don't want to accidentally break my K6; it's been proven to be really good in showing me the differences in sounds between the switches!
@@RebeliuneKei quick question, how has the keyboard been for you? Have you had any issues yet? I plan on buying one and I just wanna be sure lol.
@@explaya99 I haven't had any major issues and I've been using this board for a few months now. Changed switches multiple times and it's still really solid!
@@RebeliuneKei I know that this is about 3 years late but is the keyboard still working ? I was just gonna purchase it
Really love this vid!!! I've regretted getting the K2's with the blue switches, will most likely get the K6's now with the hot swappable option & brown switches :)
why do you regret it.? Was thinking of grabbing this particular one.
@@sen8608 yeah, i’m asking why.
@@oneofvru because blue switches will give you ear- and fingertip-cancer
Thanks for all your reviews. I watched a lot of videos and I was able to make an educated purchase.
Glad to help
I think I'll be getting one, after I'm done watching.😉👍Thanks for the review.
as a mechanical keyboard noob, your reviews are easy to understand and fantastic! nice job!!
Thanks!
Last time i saw you had 347 subs now 14 thousand good stuff keep going
Thanks, will do!
Thanks very much! Just bought a K6!
wow, 500 subscribers back then and now you have almost 800k, congratulations :D
Edit: typo
I prefer the buttons on the side cuz i don't have to flip the board. Great detailed review again 👍
Very well done! Getting mine soon.
I just bought this tonight! I can’t wait for it to come in!!
Hope you enjoy it!
@@SwitchandClickOfficial wow never seen a yt reply to a comment a year after the vids released
Brief but thorough! Thx and keep on!
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Well tbh, as a video, it's probably a bit long for someone who is looking for K6 review, just in particular. Myself was wondering around and not determined on any keyboard of interest, and I generally prefer solid and objective comparisons. That was definitely a plus for me!
and this video definitely raised my interest in K4 haha
Great review! BTW i think the BT specification you mentioned it to be 3.0, but on the website its listed as 5.1! Other than that, great job! (:
Love the channel! Was hoping to put in a video request!
I just got my hyper x origins core with the Aqua switches. And these switches I love! I put a set of Mimi PBT caps! I’m considering o rings but I can’t find a lot of info on places to buy from or the different types and how they change the feel. I would love a video like that!
Keep it up 👍
Hi! Your channel is so underrated! Thanks for the review. I love how his keyboard looks, but I still don’t know how hard it will be for me to adjust to the thickness. I currently use a Logitech K750 wireless keyboard. Decisions, decisions. Also, I heard that using wrist rests can be bad because they put pressure on your wrist. Ahhh.
Just started looking for mechanical keyboards because of this quarantine and all these names for keys and caps are confusing as hell. Thanks for this!
I found this channel doing some research on my first custom mechanical keyboard. I love your genuine videos, it shows that you love what you do. One small thing I noticed is that you kinda jump around a little bit. Great content, maybe a little more organized script?
Scripting is hard haha
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Yeah I bet, the entire process must be a ton of work for one person. I have been watching all your videos though, love your stuff!
great review, helped me decide on my mechanical keyboard purchase! really appreciate it !! i am a mech keyboard newbie wish me luck!
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Yes i have already placed my order! unfortunately the friends promotion discount didn't workk :( but never mind! Love your reviews keep them coming! i shall let you know how i find it when it arrives - super excited!
@@SwitchandClickOfficial can you recommend where to get custom caps for the keychain k6? I'm wanting to customise it when it arrives!
this keyboard is probably one of the best tuned and soundingh keyboard out of the box, there was not a sign of ticking on the stabs and only needed a bit of modding (tape mod and keycaps) to make it sound better. I got the non hotswappable version by accident but I ain't complaining
thorough review, thanks! I just bought the keyboard after considering a lot of keyboards from kbdfans, ducky, etc. Funny, my wife's name is Betty too - not a common name!
love your review
im excited about the k8
@@SwitchandClickOfficial also, would you recommend a soft wrist rest for it? I dont want to spend a fortune but i dont really like the keychron ones as theyre wood
Subscribe earned. Ik what i want for christmas now
I like your youtube channel Betty, nice work
Glad you enjoy it!
Hey what keyboard would you recommend under $50? I'm looking for something with a numpad so it's kinda hard. Love your vids btw! Thanks.
bloody b820 or 900series
Thanks for the review! It was hard to find a review on this exact specs. I just ordered this exact keyboard and wonder, which O-rings did you use?
@@SwitchandClickOfficial I see. Thanks! Will try them :)
Awesome review
Very informative, thanks!! What other games do you play?
If the Bluetooth 3.0 scared anyone away, the site now shows it as having Bluetooth 5.1. Sooo I'm now considering getting this as my work travel keyboard.
It's bt 5.1,it was confirmed by nick xu...
can you review the kemove 61 (snowfox-shadow), plz? great review!! looking foward for the Q&A!
i just got my k6. i got the optical browns. its an awesome keyboard. the sound and feel is really to my liking. kinda regret not getting the hot swappable version. i would have tried putting in holy pandas
pretty sure you cant swap optical with non optical switches. Optical has a different pcb.
Wow 500 subs. Now (August 2022) you have 603K.
Hi! Finally you uploaded the video! Thanks for that! Today I am using the K380 and I am thinking in bought the k6. Do you think will be a problem the keyboard frame thickness for my wrist? I am developer so I type all the day and I am worried about that 🤕 Do you think will be difficult to use this english layout to someone that always had used a spanish layout? Do you have to use FN keys for type curly brackets and use the delete key? Do you recommend it as first mechanical keyboard?
Thanks for your video!
PD: Sorry for the lot of questions 🙃
Hi, I really like your honest review and all the modification tips. One thing you may want to know is that the K2 has a ver2 which uses the reclining case that you were complaining in the video. One question I wanna ask, how does the aluminum case make difference from the plastic case?
Nice video // review. :D
Hey Switch! Been into the wireless mechanical 65% keyboard market for about two hours and your review has really helped me narrow down the search to this particular model, so thank you very much for that! I have a question though: where or what to look for when shopping for replacement keycap sets. There are concepts like "profile", a number .. bit lost to be honest on how to make my search.
@@SwitchandClickOfficial On it! Thanks again!
For all of the 65% layout people out there with illuminated switches - if you want Double shot PBT shine through keycaps that have the 1.75 shift, check out the taihao.
IDK how thick they are, but they hit all the other marks. I am waiting for my pair, can't wait to try them on the K6!
@@SwitchandClickOfficial I was originally looking there as well and i couldnt find any in stock. I eventually found them on KPrepublic - kprepublic.com/products/taihao-pbt-doubleshot-keycaps-deep-forest-blue-green-backlit-oem-profile?_pos=6&_sid=a7a2e45c0&_ss=r
I also found them being sold directly from TaiHao on their site.
@@SwitchandClickOfficial oh man, I have been thinking about getting the CTRL, but I need a BT keyboard. If they ever make a BT version ill pick it up in a second.
Wish they made K4 slimmer with low profile keys like the Tecware Phantom L.
I bought this keyboard and it arrived on May 22. After testing it and changing keycaps it has fully charged (May 23). I've been using it via Bluetooth with my computer. I use it while watching anime. I still haven't charged it yet (Jun 20). Too bad Windows won't show the remaining battery life.
The older keyboard I was using I need to charge within 48 hours, or the battery will die.
hello Betty
you are a legend
I am new to this and I am hoping you could help me out. I am considering buying a gmmk from Glorious or the Keychron K8. Also I like to have the 'click & clack' sound from my keyboard but not to loud. Which keyboard and switches would you recommend? And final I would like to know if every keycap fit on these keyboards. For e.g. you have a link to the Razer Keycaps in your video description, do they fit on these keyboards? Thank you for this informative video :)
Cool review! I just ordered mine. Planning on putting some unholy pandas on it. Custom keyboard kits are so hard to find these days. I'll play with this instead
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Heya! Unholy pandas are the are the switches that are made from the leftovers from making HolyPandas. They are Heavy Linear switches. Mine is made up of YOK trash panda stems and Halo clear housings
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Not sure yet as they are just laying around in a box. My K6 should be here by Saturday. I got them for a cheap price in a mech market. I'm pretty new to this hobby so I wanna try things out :)
I'm currently using a modded Kailh Box Whites (I removed the clickbars and lubed them)
@@SwitchandClickOfficial they become linears :)
@@SwitchandClickOfficial this hobby is fun so far. Looking forward to new stuff on your channel too! Cool reviews! :)
Awesome review! I wonder if there's way to quickly switch between Fn keys and number keys? I use Excel a lot and F2 key is my friend. I'm kinda worried about it being mixed with number 2.
I wish they made a slimmer version of this
Hi! I am following your videos recently and I love them, they are so helpful to introduce me to this world of modifying keyboards.
Just one question... can you tell me the link for the wrist rest?
thank you so much!!
Wow! Great review. I'm planning to get a K6 but was worried that I might have a hard time getting compatible keycaps. Does those PBT caps you bought came in with compatible right shift keys?
@@SwitchandClickOfficial wow that was quick! Thank you! You got yourself a new subscriber!
How are the stabs? I'm looking at replacing the stabs with durock or zeal stabs and switching out the browns for T1s or zealios v2s.
Not having a Delete Key on this keyboard is a deal breaker for me. Also, as you mentioned with the Legends not being as clear on this model as there others is another bust imo.
Thank you!!
Welcome!
I really enjoyed your reviews - awesome work done here! Would you recommend the K6 over the anne pro 2? The anne pro 2 comes with bluetooth 4.0 - is it a deal breaker for a wireless usecase?
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Thank you for the recommendation, Keychron has no information online for the dimensions of their keyboards, is the K6 usable without a wrist rest?
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Thanks a lot this information is nowhere to found online yet.. do you have an anne pro 2 for comparison?
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Thanks!
Nice vid, please keep it up =D
Thanks, will do!
Thanks so much, you’re lovely! Newb question but which Gaterons are the quietest from those offered? Also, is it aluminum coated or actually aluminum?
im using K6 with Novel cream lubbed with krytox and also aluminium case, sounds orgasmic + pudding keycpas from hyperx makes RGB looks better.
13:11 looks like the hotswap switches accept 5 pin switches. Couldn't find out on their website, thanks
that is good to know. other pcbs, especially with RGB often place the diodes where some switches (gateron, kailh) have a hole inther housings... I ordered some other switches and they would not fit since the pcb board had no side holes for the other two feet and the housings had no openeing, so they clashed with the diode on the pcb.
think itll work with Drop's Holy Pandas?
@@SwitchandClickOfficial hey! thanks! great vids.
Thank you for this review & the 10% coupon! I dunno if I missed this, but do you have a link for the O-rings you use?
@@SwitchandClickOfficial thank you!!
I am planning to buy K6. Your video is super helpful. Do you have a link to the place where you got the DSA keycaps that you put on the K6?
The 10% off code now works with pre-order
I use Sharp Keys, I set page up to END and page down to Delete. I very rarely use page up/down due to having a mouse with a scrollwheel so it made sense to rebind them. Only annoying part of sharp keys is having to reboot your computer after making changes. Otherwise sharpkeys is great!
@@SwitchandClickOfficial No worries, once I changed the page up/down keys all of my complaints on this keyboard vanished. Overall i was quite happy. However I then accidentally spilt apple juice all over it and now some of the keys are sticking. I'll be taking it apart and taking apart the keys to clean them. Cleaning/Lubricating keys might be a good topic for you to cover at some point :). I hope you have a wonderful day.
Thanks for the review. Could you please tell me whether the PBT keycap set of K2 would fit the K6 or not?
My only issue if finding a PBT keycap set for K6.
Great vid! Also any recommendations for the wrist rest on this keyboard?
Switch and Click bet thanks
I assume the bluetooth/wired mode toggle switch means you can permanently leave it plugged into one device and still connect to others via bluetooth? Have you tried doing that so far?
Where are those custom key caps from? The green space bar is really nice.
How does this compare to the Ducky Mecha mini in size, feeling? I thought I could do without arrows but I was wrong. Thinking of moving to this with the optical switches since I game.
Bought this keyboard on your recommendation, so am wondering if you could help with an issue. While using this keyboard in Android/Windows mode, I can't seem to use the fn2 key to access the function keys. To overcome this I had to instead switch over the iOS/Mac mode and use the fn1 key to access said function keys. That said, the F5 and F6 keys aren't recognised as it seems to have been hardcoded to adjust the brightness level of the LEDs instead. Any ideas to go about this? Thanks.
this could just be me, but when mine arrived it was extremely dry or sandy however you want to say it, the springs inside the gateron browns was making an unbearable sound, and there was bad keycap wobble. I orderd kailh box reds to switch out my browns, i also added the foam that came in the box and cut that and put it inside the keyboard, now its absoloutely perfect. So i reccommend the keyboard but not the gateron optical browns, the spring feedback may come with other switches but will go away if you replace the switches, And as someone who has recently tried linears, tactile and clicky switches for the first time, i prefer the linears, they are much smoother for typing and when gaming it makes it a better experience as i feel with tactile switches you are fighting against the bump and its also distracing. hope this helps at all.
The switch of the hotswap is optical or mechanical when choose this option on the keychron web page?
great! can you do a side by side comparison between this and anne pro 2? thanks!
Cool, so 11min of what's wrong with the k6 👍
I see a lot of complaints about how high the base is but could you change the case? everything else about this keyboard is really appealing
I like the layout but no delete, insert key is a big no no for me! I should look for some key caps like this ;)
Brilliant video...one question please: is the K6 able to change RGB per individual key? Can I set (for example) WASD keys in green, my modifiers in blue, all letters (other than WASD) in orange, and the spacebar in orange? I can reproduce this colour scheme on my Ducky one 2 SF, what about on the K6? And any thought / rumours whether Keychron will release a software such as Razer’s Synapse to do this? Thank you
I prefer this normal/natural/OG Betty personality to the new one.
Is the case fully aluminium or just certain sections? Thanks. Great vid btw
Thank you sm
bought this one, changed the switch to Durock Linear. Now all i got to find is some switch film and lube and i'll have myself a high end keyboard :P
@@SwitchandClickOfficial i think it's a T1 clone. 67g actuation force, but the case rattles a bit. i haven't lubed it yet, but it's already oh so smooth!
still waiting for my switch film and lube to arrive and i'll put it on on my K6.
@@SwitchandClickOfficial www.aliexpress.com/store/5374291
this is the one from aliexpress. i bought it from a reseller on my town for similar price.
@@SwitchandClickOfficial my bad! i read again and Durock actually made the tactile version first (which is T1 clone) and now they made the linear version. if i read carefully, i think it's casing were the same with koala switches (same manufacturer i think)
I see heroes of the storm. I upvote.
So It still thicker than the conventional keyboard, the same reason I stop using K2.
About the Sharpkey software, it's an easy setup and straightforward, I use it to make Caplock as Ctrl to match with UNIX layout (much more comfortable for programming)
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Not until they consider to lower their casing.
I mainly use Leopold fc660c with additional fully programmable controller. This provides both Topre's sound and Caplocks Ctrl switching for all multiple devices/os/platform I'm working on.
I'm new to this, I've bought this keyboard and my question is:
Where i can buy some key (keycaps)? In which website? And if you know some sites that have multiple language layout too.
@@SwitchandClickOfficial oh thanks a lot!
Hi. I got my Keychron K6 two weeks ago. It's my first mech, so it's bare bones (non-hot swappable, no aluminum). Opted for the Brown switches for typing tactility. However, while I like the thocc thocc sounds, I expected a little more resistance at each key press. If my understanding is right, I need Cherry MX Blacks in my next mech purchase (is that right?). Right now, I want to ask if there are springs I can buy to put under the keycaps, to at least increase the key press resistance (and what are these springs called, so I can Google them up).
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Got this. Thanks.
Does it sound "thoccy" stock? Like, does it sound "thoccy" right out of the box?
Are there backlist PBT double shot keycaps for a 65% keyboard? There are alot of keycaps without backlit symbols but I can't find one with it.
How is the quality of the stabilizer on the spacebar and enter ?
I like the keyboard, but I wonder if there is an option to reprogram it... I usually use a personalised layout and if I could not apply that to this, it'd be a no-go for me. Is there anything? QMK maybe?
Hey! I am thinking about getting the K6 but I definitely want to change the keycaps. What are some things that I need to keep in mind while shopping around so I don’t order something that won’t fit? Thank you!
Switch and Click Awesome thank you!
should make build videos!
Cool, your review is kinda good :D
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Lol, its an extremely well review!
I've been using my k4 for a while now and never was bothered by the discomfort of typing until I started watching reviews, but what's a good quality, size-able wrist rest for the k4/k6?
@@SwitchandClickOfficial Thank you! I'd check it out.
how long did it take for yours to ship? Its been almost 2 weeks for mine now and it still hasnt shipped :(
Nice I’m gonna buy one very soon. Have you faced any problems yet? Just like some keys not working and I want to know about the battery if I can change it or not
@@SwitchandClickOfficial more question, is the left caplocks standard ? bacause I've seen smoeone who bought hyper x pudding keycaps but the left caplock isn't fit (it should be)
and I know that right alt,fn,ctrl isn't standard but that's fine for me just worry about left caplocks
@@SwitchandClickOfficial thanks!
You seem keybored 😉, I ordered the k6, any recommendations on where I can find pbt keys for this
does this keyboard generate a ringing noise when the switches bottom out? The issue I'm having with my GMMK hot swappable is exactly that issue. I've tried modding it with foam but the issue still persists.