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I got my Keychron Q6 HE 8K a few days ago and I really like it.
The sound is slightly brighter than my Q6 Max but I play competitive fps games daily so I'm fine with that trade-off.
Biggest difference is no wireless connectivity on the 8k versions, but they're also slimmer, which is nice for comfort. You also have way more switch options for the new keyboards, since they work with n-pole switches, like Gateron Jade Pros and Wooting Lekker Tikkens (I've specifically tested those). I'd go with the 8k version every day of the week.
Yes and no. The original Q and K HE series are limited to S-pole switches (there's some selection, not a lot), but the new Q HE 8K series are compatible with regular N-pole switches, so they should work with the majority of common HE switches out there (even if the Keychron website lies to you about this). I have tested the Gateron Jade Pros and Wooting Lekker Tikkens in a Q1 HE 8K, and they work just fine after a calibration. That's why I recommended the Q HE 8K specifically.
Be careful, those silent Lynx switches will only work with S-pole HE keyboards. So, the K2 HE and the original Q HE series keyboards. The only differences between the Q HE 8K and the Q HE are that the 8K versions have a slightly lower front height, which makes them genuinely more comfortable to use, the 8K versions don't have wireless, and they have a slightly different look to them, which is personal, preference. The stock Ultra Fast Lime switches also only have 3.35 mm total travel, which is not a lot but you get used to it if you want to use them.
Keychron Q6 HE. HE switches are the new hot stuff for gaming. Alternatively, K10 HE.
So you're looking for 75–100%. I can recommend something from the Keychron Q series. Plenty of really clean boards there, and they have keycaps with secondary legends for stuff like media control. A lot of them also have macro columns that can be assigned to various functions.
I got a wired c35 from Amazon for 30 bucks a couple years ago and it's been an awesome steam deck keyboard for when it's docked. My main q6 pro was like 200 bucks though, but TBH nobody really needs the aluminum body
Anything keychron is amazing, i now own Q6 Pro and it is amazing, highly recommend:)
I purchased both and kept the 8K. If you're okay with a wired keyboard, I suggest the 8K version. To me, the new lime switches sound and feel better than the regular HE. They're clackier but still a low register, so very satisfying imo. Also, the new 8K has HE switches that are a bit more universal, so you could theoretically change those later if you want. The regular HE has a much less used switch that limits your options a bit. The regular HE is great, but I like my RGB lighting on max, so battery was lasting like 3 days max for me. I decided I'd rather not bother with a battery at that point, so the 8K being wired was a benefit for me without having to worry about the battery wearing sooner from being plugged in all of the time..
Monsgeek M5, Keychron Q6 Pro/Max or V6 Pro/Max, QwertyKeys QK101 I've also heard the Odin full sizes are nice, but those are harder to come by. Jumping way down in quality you get the Aula F108. Those are also popular, but not at the same level. If you act fast, Prime Day has the white Keychron V6 Max for 95 bucks.
monsgeek m5 or keychron q6 not a ton of fullsized boards in general, and not a ton of iso/Swedish layout boards in you can turn off the lights, and they are heavier since they are full aluminum boards
keychron v6/q6 or monsgeek m5 and put cherry mx speed/silver switches in not a ton of fullsized boards in general getting a hotswap board and putting in your preferred switches will get you where you want to go
Not a ton of fullsize boards Keychron v6/q6 Sound is pretty subjective and a ton of factors (a YouTube video is not a accurate representation of what it sounds irl in your environment) It does not need any software to be downloaded.
https://www.keychron.com/pages/where-to-buy Keychron v6/q6 and if the blue switch version is oos. You can add clicky switches to the board as its hot swap It's like Lego to add/change switches Not a ton of fullsize boards and ton a with clicky switches
I just went through this myself. Epomaker QK108 F108 TH108 all seem to be great choices at a decent price. I just picked up a QK108 with Sea Salt silent switches. Plastic. Keycron Q6 Ultra/Max/HE all seem to be great choices if you want a metal frame. My goal was full size and silent, with a big plus for a volume knob. The QK108 stood out to me for features and cost. I may pick up a Q6 HE in the future if I want a TMR/HE keyboard.
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