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Favorite Keychron model for Mac Studio (Apple M2 Ultra Chip with 24‑Core CPU and 60‑Core GPU)
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Keychron is quality. Good choice.
I'm partial to the K1 w/ low profile optical hot-swappable brown switches. Love it.
I'm partial to the K1 w/ low profile optical hot-swappable brown switches. Love it.
Keychron K1 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron K1 is an ultra-slim wireless mechanical keyboard. With Gateron low profile red, blue, brown switch. Wireless and type-c wired mode. Mac layout, compatible with Mac, Windows. Aluminum frame. 18 types of RGB backlight included white LED.
www.keychron.com
Not exactly what you asked, but I switched from Keychron to Nuphy and LOVE it. The Halo 96 comes with all the correct Mac keycaps, an optional really nice wrist rest that I got, and seems WAY better built to me.
I'm not sure why you'd find you need a different keyboard for a different model. I have a keychron K3 (slim backlit). I love the feel and the size and its compatibility with Mac is excellent. My complaint would be that the slim style keychron keyboard like this on is barely usable when not plugged in with the backlight running. The battery only lasts about 2 days max. My old logitech mx mechanical mini (which also felt very nice and solid) was backlit and lasted weeks in comparison. Its problem was it wasn't switchable between machines and had an odd bug with MSFS 2020 which wasn't fixable in software - it's final problem was I dropped a full cup of coffee on it and it was never the same since! That's what prompted the switch to the Keychron. I'm actually thinking of changing to a keychron pro version with a wrist rest to get the battery life as i don't really see the point in a wireless keyboard which has a very limited utility as a wireless keyboard. BTWE the keychron is very nicely built. I am wondering about Nuphy as well. A bit like womens handbags and wallets I'm beginning to wonder if there's a keyboard for all seasons. I suspect not!
So I am actually looking for a big, heavy, loud, full 100% 108-key from Keychron, and the dilemma I am having is, they are phasing out the K10 (allegedly) in favor of the K10 Pro. The Pro is programmable, but besides that I don’t like the keys, the colors, or the fact that I can’t have blue switches (which are loud and clicky). So I’m at a dilemma if anyone can help. 😢
I’m currently using a Q5 Pro on my Mac. Love it. It’s currently outfitted with Gateron Baby Kangaroo switches and I’ve replaced the keycaps. The K Pro Banana switches it came with are decent, but I prefer something a little heavier.
I posted a picture towards the end of the Keychron keyboard thread here.
I posted a picture towards the end of the Keychron keyboard thread here.
You can get the K Pro line with blue switches. And you can also replace them with whatever you want. If you like basic Blues, you’ll love Kailh Box Jade switches.
Well there’s just certain things about the K Pro that irk me, luckily I was able to find the normal K10 with blue switches. I am new to the whole buying mechanical keyboards that you can mod yourself and I’d rather not go over board on the price, but at the same time I want something that will last me at least two-three computers and from what I gather these can. The only significant positive I saw to the K10 Pro is that they are programmable, but I’m sure there is some tinkering that could be done with the K10 if I really wanted to to get it to do something similar. After that I don’t much like the design of the K10 Pro.
The K10 also mysteriously cost more than the K10 Pro which I suspect may have something to do with the build quality. Besides that, I like the materials used on the K10, the color and shape of the keys, and how they are pass through, and that you can at least get them with the blue switches already installed. Had I opted for another keyboard or the K10 Pro, to make it something that I would really like, would end up costing me like $50 more and thats an amount of money for a keyboard I’m not comfortable spending.
They definitely can accumulate cost. I’ve got a couple with over $350 invested in each.
But they’re like typing on silk.
I think I'm looking for Keychron keyboard that matches a standard Apple Keyboard's functionality and has both wired and bluetooth connection options. Suggestions? 
The K Pro line and Q Pro line both have bluetooth. The Q and V series do not include bluetooth, though they're excellent keyboards if you don't mind a wired connection.I think I'm looking for Keychron keyboard that matches a standard Apple Keyboard's functionality and has both wired and bluetooth connection options. Suggestions?
Otherwise, they all function extremely well with macOS. They include all the macOS Function row shortcuts (Mission Control, LaunchPad, back/play/forward, etc), and the layout can be programmed without needed a driver to add other functionality. I use a Q5 Pro, so I've assigned the three keys above the numpad for screen shot, Siri and Emoji panel. My Q5 Pro has been customized with new keycaps and new switches and I find it literally perfect now. Feels and sounds great.
I personally prefer to keep my keyboard connected by USB regardless of wireless capability. It's a keyboard -- it doesn't move, so the cable doesn't really get in the way. Doesn't need charging. And if there's a backlight, you can go wild with it if you want without worrying about it draining the battery.
FYI, I do not recommend the standard (non-Pro) K-series. This is Keychron's old budget line and is missing modern features like QMK/VIA support for preprogramming keys, has a reputation for bad bluetooth reception, and not all models have hot-swappable switch sockets (so you can't remove & replace key switches -- even if you don't plan on doing so, it's really a super convenient feature if you ever want to do even the slightest customization).
One other thing. None of the Keychron bluetooth keyboards support battery level display on macOS (or Windows for that matter) like the Apple keyboards do, just in case that's a make-or-break feature for you. The keyboard's LEDs can show battery level for you on-demand, but there's no interface for accessing the battery level on-screen in macOS as far as I know.
I have a K5 SE and used the BT for a while but now I have it wired. The problem I had with the BT is that it goes to sleep really quickly and takes too long to reconnect. I can only comment on this one model, but I would definitely not recommend it to someone who wants to use BT. Other than that, I love the thing. Does everything I want. (But isn't programmable as X-ray points out). I'm not a mechanical keyboard enthusiast - just a user who prefers it.I think I'm looking for Keychron keyboard that matches a standard Apple Keyboard's functionality and has both wired and bluetooth connection options. Suggestions?
I have the K-10 Pro in white and love it! It is so nice to type on. I use it with Bluetooth on and it lasts for about a month or 2. I love the backlighting. The keys aren’t shine through but that’s ok with me. I feel I get enough light around the keys. And I can choose the type of light. It is a joy to type on. No more Magic Keyboard for me.
Any thoughts on the C2 or K2?? I’m leaning towards a C2 for my new Mac Mini. I prefer a wired keyboard with numerical numbers as well.
I have a K5 SE and run it wired. The wireless is pretty annoying. It goes to sleep very quickly and loses connection. Takes too long (IMO) to reconnect. If I was buying another Keychron, wireless would be irrelevant.
Don’t buy a non Pro K-series. They’re Keychron’s oldest models and are missing many modern features, especially QMK/VIA programmability.
K Pro, V, V Max, Q, Q Pro/Max are the only ones I recommend.
Keychron sells keyboards with MX style switches and low profile switches. Most MX style keycaps will fit on Keychron keyboards which use MX style switches.
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Yes, I’m familiar with the different style switches…it was more about the keycaps. Thanks.