Keychron K6 Review: Detailed (Read This FIRST!)

Nowadays, 65% of keyboards are great options in our workspace as it saves a lot

of space. If you are looking for a compact and clean keyboard, I will review the Keychron K6 wireless keyboard.

The Keychron K6 is a budget Hotswap keyboard with 65% layout keys. The switches used here are Gateron mechanical switches. These switches are great for mechanical keyboards.

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Keychron K6 Review

Compact Ergonomic Design

The Keychron K6 comes with a compact design as it is of 65% keyboard layout type. This keyboard also has an ergonomic design.

This keyboard is great and is also there in the MKBHD setup. You can see the video to get an idea about the Keychron K6 in real life.

Build Quality

The build quality of the Keychron K6 is excellent. This keyboard has a base made of Aluminium which makes it durable without adding much weight to the keyboard.

3 Variants in terms of Switches

The Keychron K6 has three variants that are different for their switches in them:

Mechanical Gateron Switches

The Keychron K6’s mechanical switch version has mechanical Gateron switches with variants like Red, Blue, and Brown.

Gateron switches are high-quality mechanical switches that have excellent durability.

Optical Switches

This is another type of switch present in the Keychron K6. The Optical switches have a very low latency of 0.2 ms as compared to the other mechanical switches.

The Optical switch variant is also hot-swappable.

Hot-Swappable switches

Hot-swappable means you can easily remove and plug mechanical keyboards with a different type of switch without any soldering.

This type of keyboard has switches that you can replace quickly with a different kind of switch.

Having the hot-swappable feature in Keychron K6 makes this keyboard an excellent one as we are not restricted to a specific type of switch.

We can replace switches easily without the need for soldering.

Specifications of Keychron K6

• It has an innovative 65% layout with 68 keys
• Frame is Aluminium
• Connects with up to 3 devices via Bluetooth and switches among them easily. You can switch to wired mode via Type C connectivity.
• The Keychron K6 has a great battery capacity of 4000mah, which lasts up to 72 hours (tested with static RGB lighting), or up to 9 days of normal use (8 hrs/day).
• N-key rollover (NKRO) on wired mode or 6KRO on wireless mode.
• Comes with durable and long-lasting mechanical switches

Dimension (Aluminum bezels version)	317 x 107mm
Dimension (Plastic frame version)	313 x 104mm
Height incl. keycap (front)	30 mm
Height incl. keycap (rear)	37 mm
Keyboard Weight	664 gm
Charging Time	3 hours
Bluetooth version	5.1
Connection Type	Wired(USB Type C) and Wireless(Bluetooth)
Operating Environment	-10 to 50℃
Keyboard Layout	ANSI
Keycap Profile	OEM
Keycap Material	ABS

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Connectivity

The connectivity for the Keychron K6 is wireless. You can connect up to three devices with this keyboard. 

It works on both wired and wireless. It also supports connectivity using Bluetooth 5.1. 

The connectivity using Bluetooth is good, and you will not face any issues using it and swapping between different devices.

OS Support

OS Support is an essential part of choosing any keyboard. The Keychron K6 would support Mac OS and Windows.

RGB Backlighting

Backlighting adds an aura to a gaming keyboard. The K6 keyboard has an excellent backlighting option with 15+ different White and RGB variations in lighting.

Battery Life

The battery life of a wireless keyboard is essential, especially when it has a rechargeable battery.

This keyboard runs on a rechargeable battery of 4000 mah, and the battery life is 200 hours with the backlit turned off. The backlights you get here in this keyboard are 15+ types of White and RGB variations.

Upsides for Keychron K6

• This has an excellent build quality
• Typing quality is excellent
• The price is of budget keyboard

Downsides of Keychron K6

There is no software available to customize the keyboard to configure backlighting or the macro assignment of the keys.

User Manual

If you need a quick start guide, screw position, and assembly guide for Keychron K6 check here the complete guide.

Firmware Updates

For software updates and firmware installation here is a guide.

My view on Keychron K6

For the Keychron k6 keyboard, I was impressed by the build quality and performance of this keyboard.  The aluminum frame of the Keychron k6 keyboard felt sturdy and durable, and the keys were responsive and comfortable to type on. The wireless connectivity also worked flawlessly, making it a great option for those who prefer a clutter-free desk setup. Overall, the Keychron k6 keyboard is definitely the best keyboard choice for anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality keyboard.

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The keyboard typing experience is very consistent. You will get less noise out of the keys. However, the experience of typing would depend on whether you choose between the linear, clicky, and tactile switches (red, blue, or brown).

The keycaps are ABS, so they attract grease/fingerprints and will eventually wear out. I wish they were Doubleshot PBT for the price I paid. I had a $40 budget mech keyboard that had Doubleshot PBT keycaps. You can check here in detail the difference between PBT and ABS keycaps.

Keychron sells PBT keycaps on their website, but I’m not too fond of the way they look. Hopefully, something that suits my tastes will be manufactured soon.

Keychron K6 FAQs 

Wrapping Up

Here, I have covered in detail the Keychron K6 review. This keyboard can be an excellent option for your work from home if you prefer a compact mechanical keyboard of a 65% layout. Check Keychron K6 at Amazon.

This keyboard performs great in day-to-day tasks. 

Hope you liked the review.