Q6 HE 8K Magnetic Switch Keyboard (Q6HW-M1)

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.

I have a pcb issue with my new Q6 HE 8K Wired. Looked around and it seems fairly common. I got lucky and don't have issues with no/double/triple press but it just randomly disconnects and the backlight stays on and I have to unplug it, plug it in, unplug it again and wait 3 mins before plugging it in for it to work again. Also if I bottom out the switches with a little added pressure (I type very light with very sensitive actuation) it just turns off for a second and turns back on. I was debating with buying this Q6 or a Wooting but I really like these Keychron ultra fast lime switches and the weight of this keyboard. Not sure if I exchange with Amazon, return and get a Wooting or deal with customer support and try to get an update pcb replacement. Only had this keyboard for two weeks and it was like this as soon as I started using it.

loving my Keychron Q6 HE 8K Magnetic Switch Keyboard the weight to it is insane

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..