Subversion of the traditional full-size arrangement, conventional and fast fit - Keychron Q6 customized mechanical keyboard

There is such a keyboard, which is compatible with Mac and is very friendly with Windows. I believe many friends know about it. This is the family-style system-wide adaptation of Keychron. As a productivity tool, it is also a consumable, a collectible, and finally it can be a Toy. Of course, adults will definitely love it. Keychron, which used to be a mass-produced keyboard, has launched a customized aluminum tuo this time. In the beginning, it was still a gray collocation scheme. This time, i recently won this Keychron Q6O1 customized mechanical keyboard. The color of the fuselage has changed from the traditional one.

[unpacking]

▲After checking Keychron's current Q series is very rich, I will not list them one by one. My Q6O1 belongs to 100% configuration, and the full size is the most common largest keyboard. From the packaging point of view, it is still the traditional style of Keychron, with a technological sense of the cover, the brand name and the frame diagram of the keyboard, and the fonts are all hot stamped, which is very beautiful. At the bottom is the display of three keyboard colors. From the core functions, we can understand that this keyboard belongs to the suspension design in the middle of the Gasket structure, QMK open source system reconstruction, CNC all-aluminum body, dual system adaptation, south-facing RGB, noise-reducing cotton interlayer, It can be seen that the stockpiling of Q6 is still very sufficient.

▲The accessories in the packing list are also very rich, including Keychron Q6O1 keyboard, Type-c cable, A to C adapter, key puller, shaft puller, Phillips screwdriver, hex screwdriver, Win key cap, Gasket structure Spare screw quiet noodle feet. It is very rich and can be used as a DIY backup for future use.

▲From the front, the overall layout of the Keychron Q6 is a full-size keyboard with a fairly satisfactory ratio. The difference is that the top F column is seamlessly arranged, and the round shortcut knob in the center is added. The position of the indicator light in the upper left corner is designed as The PS game console has four buttons ×○△□, which can be expanded by editing F13/14/15/16. It is traditional and unique. I have basically never used the three keys on the top, and it is advisable to design the available shortcut keys separately.

▲The back is a whole piece of aluminum chassis, which is very heavy, with eight hexagon socket screws, eight silent silicone foot pads, and no folding support feet, which is also good and the integrity is stronger.

▲The interface position provides a Type-C connection port. This Q6 adopts the traditional single-mode plug-in operation, which is also a point I am more optimistic about. There is no need to consider battery attenuation and future problems of battery replacement. The system on the left is selected key to switch WIN/MAC system.

▲The keychron Q6 mechanical keyboard shaft body adopts hot-swappable design, and the G PRO shaft body is selected from the factory. I choose the red shaft, and there are also green shafts and brown shafts. The advantage of hot-swapping is that the shaft can be replaced at will later The body is more convenient, with the soft elastic Gasket structure design, the key will have a soft elastic effect when it touches the bottom, and the touch feels soft when it touches the bottom. The long key position uses the screw satellite shaft to leave the factory with lubrication, which is easy to replace, and the long key position has a well-controlled space key stroke. The feel of the red switch is more in line with my wishes. The green switch is used too much and I am a little tired. I simply replaced the whole series with the red switch, and did not change the other switches in the later period.

▲ As for the keycaps, the non-transparent character design is adopted. The characters are in the center of the keycaps. The overall PBT material is lightly frosted. Although the keycaps are non-transparent, the south-facing RGB design allows users to see more clearly See the lighting effects.

▲Keychron Q series are basically equipped with a metal knob that can be pressed down and rotated. Q6 is no exception and is arranged on the right side of F12. It can control the volume and volume switch. The texture of the knob is very good. The height will be higher than the keycap, which is convenient for two-finger operation. The advantage of the physical knob is that it is fast and zero accidental touch.

▲Keychron Q6 adopts the bottom cover screw fixing mode. After dismantling 8 hexagon socket screws from the back, the entire keyboard is opened. The Gasket structure clamps the PCB board in the middle to suspend the effect. The aluminum frame causes friction in the cavity, and the suspended design provides a quieter and softer finger pressure effect during the percussion process. Even the system selection key is made of aluminum alloy, which is amazing.

▲The upper frame is made of all aluminum, and each point is fixed with positioning machine screws. The level of CNC lathe technology is still very high. The quality inspection and control of the factory is good, and there are no flaws and paint peeling.

▲The overall keyboard frame structure is divided into aluminum alloy shell, PCB board, iron positioning board, bottom sound-absorbing foam, PCB and positioning board sandwich sound-absorbing cotton, Gaskets cushion, etc. are very layered. The bottom cotton and PET sheet in the chassis can be disassembled and removed by some users who don’t like the mute cotton. The PET gasket can prevent unnecessary wear or electric shock caused by direct contact of the PCB board with the chassis.

▲You can clearly see the iron positioning plate and PCB board, the center sandwich buffer foam, the craftsmanship is exquisite, and the materials are full, which can effectively relieve most of the noise when the shaft is pressed and knocked.

[RGB lighting effect]

▲I combined several lighting effects into two animations for display. Although there is no high-transparency keycap, for me, the usability of this full-size machine key is far greater than the ornamental value. The lighting effect The modes are also relatively diverse. My favorite is the rainbow flowing water and breathing effects. I don’t want to say more, it’s better than nothing.

▲In terms of typing noise and knocking feeling, the noise control is very good. Under normal finger pressure, it is basically around 45-53dB, and the force knocking does not exceed 70dB. It can be seen that the increase of the internal cushioning cotton is still very effective .

▲Full keys are necessary for both work and games. This time, I chose a full-size keyboard to have a certain productivity at home. It is necessary to enter a large amount of data and numbers frequently, so the small keyboard appeared very friendly. Keychron Q6 full key does not have a red one, and the keyboard test utility has no impact.

▲The regular game experience of Keychron Q6 has begun. It is the most evergreen game LOL arrangement. The whole process feels quite stable, and the noise effect is very well controlled. There is no need to press hard during the whole process. The key stroke of 4mm triggers 2mm, which is also more conventional for red switches. Half of the key stroke triggers skills. The keys of LOL are basically QWER+space, and the height of the keycap is relatively comfortable. operability.

▲Shadow of the Tomb Raider, this game is more operable. The FPS masterpiece still requires a large number of keys on the keyboard. OK. During the process, the evasion mechanism, foot movement and running are very sensitive, and the position is precise. If you miss a step, you will fall into the abyss. The linearity of the red axis gives a good feel. It depends on personal preference.

▲The last masterpiece of this year, God of War 4 is ported to the PC version. The picture quality is not smooth. If I don’t arrange it, I will be sorry for my computer. I have been playing this pure action masterpiece since the PS period, and I really need to make a quick response. Click The slow-motion operation is a test of the temporary trigger and response efficiency of the keyboard, especially the design of the keys, which can be directly used without multiple break-ins. Keychron's overall shaft key position is pressed accurately, there is no misuse, the skill trigger response is timely, and there are no blind keys throughout the process. This is also the advantage of wired keyboards. Some wireless keyboards need to be pressed twice.

▲ In terms of table setting, since it was basically black, gray, and dark-colored Ghana discs before, although the display chassis has a certain integrity, there are no bright spots. This time I decisively won this royal blue Keychron Q6 and was also amazed by this color When it arrives, I will change a few sets of keycaps by myself later.

【Summarize】

▲Because the electronic scale has exceeded the measurement range, it was decisively disassembled and weighed. The PCB and shaft positioning plate weighed 858g, the aluminum chassis weighed 1229g, and the upper aluminum frame weighed 298g. I can only say that it is very stable, accurate and ruthless steady. Although it is not convenient to carry it out, it is only limited to sitting at home, full of power.

After two weeks of use, the Keychron Q6 is very satisfied overall. Let’s talk about the advantages. Full-size entertainment and office work are all done. Of course, part of the mouse space needs to be sacrificed. The wired single-mode keyboard returns to what the traditional keyboard should be, and all functions are concentrated in the configuration. All of them met my needs. The hot-swappable Jiadalong G PRO shaft, pressing, triggering, and feel are all quite satisfactory. You can replace the shaft body by yourself in the later stage. The weight of aluminum has made me yearn for customization , The price is also in line with its positioning. The Keychron family-style keyboard series has rich options and basically covers all configuration solutions. The Gasket structure is full of materials and can be DIYed by yourself, which is full of openness. With this blue color scheme, it is a pretty boy no matter it is at home or in the office.