Keyboard Recommendation Series Part 4: Best Programming Keyboard Recommendation-Keychron V Series

The Keychron V series is a line of purely wired mechanical keyboards manufactured by Keychron. The series adopts some elements of the Q series, such as the uniquely shaped PBT keycaps and hot-swappable PCB.

The Keychron V1 is a wired-only compact (75%) mechanical keyboard, the first version in the Keychron V series. The collection takes some elements from its premium Q line, as well as others.

Gaming Even though they weren't designed for this purpose, the Keychron V series are excellent gaming keyboards. They feature solid build quality and full RGB backlighting, and their hot-swappable PCB means you can easily swap out the stock switches for whatever game switch you want. Additionally, all keys are macro-programmable using companion software, which is available on all major operating systems. Ergonomically, the high-profile keyboard lacks a wrist rest. Also, their latency is best suited for casual gaming rather than competitive gaming.

Mobile Device Performance Since the Keychron V-Series are purely wired keyboards, they are not recommended for use with mobile devices. However, they connect via a USB-C to USB-C cable, so you can technically use them with any mobile device that has a USB-C port, but this will quickly drain the device's battery.

Office Performance The Keychron V-Series is the perfect keyboard for the office. They feel solid and heavy, and the sound-isolating foam inside the board keeps typing noise to a minimum, making them ideal for open office environments. A switch in the upper left corner makes these keyboards and their software fully compatible with all major operating systems.

Programming Performance The Keychron V-Series is an excellent keyboard for programming. It's well made, and it's great to type on. Additionally, all keys are macro-programmable using companion software, which is available for all major operating systems, including Linux. These keyboards also feature full RGB backlighting to illuminate the keys in the dark. Also, since they are wired, you cannot connect them to multiple devices at the same time.

Entertainment Performance The Keychron V-Series is not intended for use in entertainment or home theater settings. They're wired, which means you have to use a connecting cable to connect from the keyboard to the device. They also don't have a trackpad or any extras for on-screen navigation. However, as a plus, they have full RGB backlighting and very good build quality.