800+ high-value aluminum KEYCHRON Q2 keyboard

As the popularity of customized keyboards continues, many manufacturers have begun to enter this track. The customized keyboard industry, which used to be expensive, has begun to roll in. A number of manufacturers have begun to launch entry-level aluminum keyboards priced below 1,000 yuan. KEYCHRON, which has always been known as the flowering inside the wall and the fragrance outside the wall, has also launched the Q2 keyboard with knobs, aluminum lumps, RGB, hot-swappable gasket structure, and knobs, which can be regarded as the mainstream configuration of customized keyboards at present. In terms of price, the price of the keyboard starts at 828 yuan, and the shaftless and keycap kit is 728 yuan. In the case of a difference of only 100 yuan between the two, it is naturally more cost-effective to choose a keyboard.

The packaging is quite satisfactory, without too cool design. However, the internal protection is more sophisticated, and opening layers is still very ceremonial.

In terms of accessories, in addition to the regular manual, the same-color C-port cable for the keyboard, the key puller, and the shaft puller, there are also a bunch of odds and ends for the hexagonal screwdriver, mac/win replacement keycaps, foot stickers, silicone pads, and golden screws. broken.

Q2 采用 65% 的布局、全铝外壳和双垫圈设计，旨在提供个性化体验和卓越的打字舒适度。被割舍的F区按键功能可以通过FN+数字区组合实现，右侧只保留了旋钮和2个功能键和方向键。Q2支持QMK&VIA开源改键，可以很方便的更改功能键设置。

The aluminum shell is treated with anodized surface treatment, the appearance and touch are relatively delicate, but it is easier to leave fingerprints. The knob in the upper right corner is also a popular fried chicken in the mechanical keyboard circle this year. It can quickly adjust the volume when using it, and press the knob to mute the sound directly. The knob is made of aluminum and uses the same color as the keyboard, which looks unobtrusive.

The back of the keyboard is quite clean, with only 8 gold-plated screws and 4 small feet.

There is a certain input angle on the side of the keyboard, so even if you use it without the feet, you won't feel tired on your wrists.

The one-key Win/Mac switching of the toggle switch is very convenient, and the accompanying MAC system function key cap is very friendly to MAC users. The input experience of peripheral expansion is naturally much higher than that of native keyboards.

The internal Gasket structure of the keyboard has no rigid connection in the inner tank. The screws are used to fix the upper and lower covers. The interior is fixed by the ear + Poron sliver + slotted soft support. The biggest feature of this structure is that it has a certain deformation capacity inside, which can effectively reduce the Shell resonance noise caused by typing on the keyboard.

The lower cover is equipped with EVA bottom cotton and PET sheet as standard. If greater sinking deformation is required, the bottom cotton can be removed. The PET flake plays a role in preventing electrostatic breakdown.

There are not too many fancy configurations on the PCB side. The SMD LED lamp at the lower lamp position, the shaft seat is compatible with the tripod shaft and the 5-pin shaft, and provides a wealth of customization options with hot-swap.

In terms of the switch body, the Q2 comes standard with the Jiadalong Gpro series switch body. The three types of green and black tea switch bodies basically cover the needs of most players. I chose the G red switch, with a trigger force of 45gf and a trigger stroke of 2mm. The stroke is 4mm, and the transparent shaft cover can also bring better lighting rendering performance. The satellite axis is installed with screws, which has better stability and is convenient for users to adjust by themselves.

The satellite shaft of the large key is installed with screws, which is stable and convenient for users to adjust. At present, everyone is most concerned about the performance of the large key. The performance of the large key of Q2 is still very good, and it is definitely at a level that can be used at hand.

The keycaps are PBT two-color ball caps with OEM height. The arc-shaped keycaps look very cute. Compared with traditional keycaps, the contact surface of the keycaps is slightly smaller, but the GASKET structure provides a soft and comfortable percussion feel.

Q2 provides 13 kinds of lighting effects, and supports QMK and VIA. It can program and customize each key of the keyboard. From keyboard layout to shortcut keys and backlight effects, it can be edited and customized. It has extremely high playability and expandability.

Generally speaking, Q2 is an entry-level aluminum keyboard with excellent appearance and internal quality. The appearance design has always been the strength of KEYCHRON, and there is no need for complicated adjustment of the shaft body. The keyboard can be used at hand. It can be used directly and is very suitable for entry-level players who are interested in Altuotuo products. Of course, if you are an enthusiast, this keyboard also has extremely high playability.