Comfortable typing experience, Keychron Q8 customized keyboard, all-aluminum body, Alice layout

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In this issue, I will talk about a new keyboard I bought: Keychron Q8 customized keyboard

As a computer major, I work as a programmer and part-time designer on the homepage of the wolf, and occasionally write articles, so the keyboard is the most contacted every day. As a tool for eating, I really use the keyboard a lot. I have basically tried all kinds of axes and layouts.

If the keyboard is uncomfortable to use, it can also cause hand pain. Although the keyboard cannot improve the performance of the computer, it definitely improves the experience. I think the current computer performance is basically in a state of excess. If you use the computer frequently every day, the comfort of the keyboard is very important.

Because I have written a long list of various categories before, this issue will be brief. Let me talk about the ergonomic Alice layout + red switch, which can be replaced.

The original intention of the Alice arrangement is to consider the ergonomics of the natural input angle of the wrist. When using a conventional arrangement keyboard for continuous high-intensity input work, the unnatural reflexion of the wrist is more likely to cause hand fatigue; When using a conventional keyboard for a long time, the unnatural angle of the wrist makes the wrist overload, and it is easy to get tenosynovitis. The Alice arrangement came into being, which takes into account the integrity of the keyboard and the relatively relaxed input state of the wrist.

Speaking of this ergonomic keyboard, I have to talk about this Microsoft one. This is the first I came into contact with. After all, Microsoft, at first I was worried about whether this shape is easy to use like everyone else. So after using it, the ergonomic keyboard is indeed more comfortable, and the typing posture will be adjusted naturally.

The layout is pretty good, but this one from Microsoft has other serious problems. The keys are membrane, the wrist posture is comfortable, and the fingers are really uncomfortable. I have been used to mechanical keyboards for a long time, and I really can’t go back to using the membrane. , the other one is the plastic shell, and the hand rest, which is very hot, and you will sweat immediately, and it will seep in! I went to see Microsoft's 999 set with a mouse now.

Let’s take a look at today’s protagonist Keychron Q8, Alice’s layout is customized, the gasket structure is all-aluminum CNC anode shell, the official 3 shafts are optional, the mechanical shaft can be plugged and plugged, and this delicate little knob! The most important thing is that it is cheaper than Microsoft's!

The keyboard has arrived, and once you get it in your hand, it feels so heavy! Heavy! The pitch-black packaging is matched with laser fonts. The package comes with RGB.

Secondly, the packaging is very tight, and there are thick foam around the product, which has a good shock absorption effect.

The all-aluminum CNC anode body has a good texture. The visual effect is also excellent, and the keyboard weighs 1.568KG! Very heavy in the hand! This keyboard man feels like holding a dark iron epee! Accessories include data cable, manual and 3 replacement keys. There is also a pack of replacement screws and feet.

There is a whole flat panel on the back, and the matte texture is full. The so-called "epee has no front, great skill does not work." This is the state!

There are also 4 removal tools at the bottom, which are completely covered by this white cardboard. I couldn't find it at first, because it was hidden too tightly.

This cable is converted from a Type-C port to an ordinary USB port. The braided cable is also relatively wear-resistant, and it also has a shielded magnetic ring at one end to prevent interference.

Also the manual is good. The writing is very detailed, because it is a 61-key arrangement, these shortcut keys are very practical

Here is the button to switch between WIN and MAC, one push and one pull for one second to switch between the dual systems, and the USB Type-C port is convenient to use.

The keyboard supports VIA, which can deeply customize the keyboard keys, and also comes with five-layer button settings. This wave is really on the fifth layer!

The color of this button is black, blue, red, simple and comfortable. Keycaps are made of PBT OSA ball caps. PBT has the advantages of high hardness, anti-aging, not easy to oil, and comfortable typing experience. It is understood that keychron uses more than 40% of PBT raw materials for keycaps, which cannot be achieved with cheap keyboards. , because of the higher cost.

The craftsmanship is two-color molding, the font will not wear out, and the surface is slightly frosted, which is not easy to oil. This kind of craftsmanship and material is already very good for keycaps in the industry.

The shaft I bought is a red shaft, and I use Jiadalong's G-pro shaft. The key life is 50 million times, the total key travel is 4 mm, the trigger key travel is 2 mm, and the trigger pressure is 45 grams. In addition, you can see that this black all-aluminum CNC has a very good texture, and it is also harmonious and versatile with the table.

There is a saying among mechanical keyboard enthusiasts: the final destination is the red switch. Also known as a fever-reducing shaft. It is indeed soft and comfortable to the touch, and it is relatively quiet. For the wolf who often codes and writes codes, he really has a deep understanding and help.

And since the Keychron Q8 is a customized keyboard, of course it supports hot-swappable switch replacement. After unplugging the shaft body, you can also see the board below. It is thick, with smooth cutting, no burrs, and good workmanship. If you are interested, you can buy Jiadalong's wallaby shaft or Qinglong shaft to modify the experience is also very good.

The Q8 also uses a satellite shaft with locking screws. The shaft is very firm through the fixation of the screws, the large key position is more stable, and the cavity sound has been weakened a lot.

It’s not bad to plug in the fast silver switch and the gold powder switch for a try, especially the QWER keys for playing games can actually be replaced with other ones. The meaning of customization is that it completely suits your own needs.

In addition, let’s talk about this RGB lighting. Because this model has an all-black body and the buttons are also black, it has a little light through the black, and the effect of colorful black. The light is softer, which is quite good.

In addition, mine is the knob version, which is also one of my favorite functions. I really can't refuse the knob! The previous designer's keyboard also had a knob, and a wireless keypad with a knob was built later, and a large volume knob was also bought.

This small knob has a rhombic anti-slip design, which feels very good in the hand, and there is resistance and a sense of paragraph when turning it.

The only small problem with this keyboard is not actually on the keyboard, because the cable is plugged into the keyboard, which highlights the disharmony. I plan to make a 90° turn head by myself later.

After more than ten days of heavy use, I code words every day, write code, and fix bugs among bugs. Also lightly play games.

The various settings of this keyboard are super poke my pain points, almost perfect! Add chicken legs to the Keychron designer! ! Overall, this is one of the best keyboards this year.

The 61-key Alice layout, this keyboard is also a minimalist concept, sometimes it is really either multi-key or convenient. From 108 keys, a row of multimedia is added, to 84 keys, and then to 61 keys, simplifying the complexity. Ben Lang is also a designer, and he likes the words of minimalism master Mies van der Rohe: "Less is more" (less is more).

Really don’t give up trying because this layout is rather strange, on the contrary, this layout is designed to solve typing fatigue and allow you to have the correct typing posture, especially the B key is designed with one on the left and right, so that you can get used to it quickly.

There are also function keys of FN1 and FN2, so that the 61-key keyboard can be used without any inconvenience. You can also play LOL without any problem. 1-6 buttons and QWER, DF and other keys are all on the left, which can be operated with one hand.

The red switch and Alice are both for long-time typing more comfortable, perfect combination! And it's very quiet, and it's super comfortable from finger to wrist. Going around and going around with all kinds of axes, I have used all kinds of axes to come back. I see mountains are mountains, mountains are not mountains, mountains are still mountains. I have enlightened! Sure enough, the red axis is the destination!

If you also need to use a computer for a long time and have a large number of codeword needs, you really might as well try this Keychron Q8 customized keyboard. I hope that after reading this article, it will be helpful for you to choose a keyboard!

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