I’m looking to get a new keyboard since my current board (Cooler Master K653) is in rough shape, spilled some coffee on it a while back and it’s started to not register inputs randomly and sometimes doubletyping instead.

I want 96% or 100%, wired, hotswap, with a budget ~200€. Will mostly be used for casual gaming and some schoolwork.

I’ve considered Keychron Q6 Pro with K Pro Banana switches, but I’ve read a few scathing reviews about Keychron from 2024 and 2025, have their quality decreased during the latest years?

EDIT: Thank you all for your replies! I ended up buying a Keychron V6 Max since it was on sale, and Keychron was one of the few manufacturers which came with nordic keycaps as stock.

  • Scott@sh.itjust.works
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    9 days ago

    I actually have a Keychron Q6, it’s hands down my favorite keyboard. The thing is very heavy.

    Not sure about the quality of the Pro.

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      9 days ago

      Most of the places I’ve seen the regular Q6 is sold out, the only difference that I can see is that the Pro version has a volume knob. I like a bit of weight to a keyboard, my current one is mostly metal and very solid.

      How long have you had yours?

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        8 days ago

        Mine does have the volume knob, got the special edition purple.

        If you like weight this one has it, I’m almost certain if there is a earthquake it won’t even move.

        Had it for almost 2 years.

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          8 days ago

          Thanks for your reply! I’m going to give the V6 max a try, but if I don’t like the weight on that one I might just get the Q6 instead.