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Rank 44 out of 64 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Keychron

Q2 Pro

Name: Q2 Pro
Brand: Keychron

around $180

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

396 Pros

72%
30 reviews (4h 17m)

155 Cons

The Keychron Q2 Pro is a solid contender in the 65% keyboard arena, offering a compelling blend of premium features and customizability. Its all-aluminum body feels remarkably sturdy, providing a satisfying heft and a stable typing platform. The double-gasket design and included sound-absorbing foam deliver a comfortable, thocky typing experience ...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

82%

97 vs 21

Features

69%

93 vs 41

Build Quality

62%

38 vs 23

Key Switches

63%

29 vs 17

Aesthetics/Design

74%

23 vs 8

Layout and Size

Reviewer verdict

Across 30 YouTube reviews, the Keychron Q2 Pro earns an Index score of 3.9/5, ranking #44 among Gaming Keyboards. Reviewers most often praise its features, build quality, value, while the most common criticisms concern build quality, key switches.

The Q2 Pro is widely praised for its high build quality and premium aluminum construction, with many reviewers (60 mentions) highlighting its solid, well-damped double-gasket mounting, good weight, and generally tidy assembly. Reviewers also repeatedly applaud its feature set (60 mentions), calling out a hot-swappable south-facing RGB PCB, programmable knob, multiple connectivity options and QMK/VIA compatibility that make it versatile and easy to customize. Several reviewers (24 mentions) compliment the included switches and overall acoustic tuning, saying the stock sound and typing feel are among the best in its price range, and a meaningful number (22 mentions) view the package and feature-to-price ratio as strong value. Smaller but repeated notes praise the preinstalled keycaps, ergonomics of the 65/75 layouts, and reliable wireless/connection performance for everyday use.

Criticisms cluster around build and fit issues (38 mentions) with a number of reviewers reporting rattly or uneven stabilizers, thin or ineffective case foam, and occasional quality-control alignment problems when disassembling for mods. Switch and sound complaints (23 mentions) mention a thinner, more muted or hollow higher-pitched sound with some switch sets and a preference by some for previous phantom-style switches or different plates. Value and pricing concerns (21 mentions) appear repeatedly for reviewers who feel shipping, accessory choices, or competition make the board less compelling at certain price points, and several feature/design complaints (20 mentions) note missing conveniences (coiled/aviator cable, wireless on some models), a soldered knob, or awkward placement of certain controls. A handful of reviewers also found software/customization and keycap quality imperfect or fiddly to configure.

Analysis based on 30 YouTube reviews (4h 17m of video) with 396 pros and 155 cons extracted.

Pros (396)

Features (97)

USB a converter for your convenience ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 2:53
hot swappable PCB with south facing RGB lighting that offers a serious variety of color schemes ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 4:56
the pcb looks very similar to the q1 as well utilizing gataron hot soft sockets ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 3:45
there's even esd protection built onto the board itself ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 4:12
customizable and pre-built mechanical ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 0:28
two layers of sound absorbing foam ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 3:31
proticon Bluetooth 5.1 driver that connects up to three devices simultaneously ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 3:40
four thousand milliamp hour rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery providing up to 300 hours of working time without the RGB enabled and around 100 hours with the RGB activated ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 4:46
programmable knob which by default controls volume up volume down and mute functions then on the second layer the knob controls the RGB lighting ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 5:54
volume knob feels nice and high quality ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 1:51
the q2 implements both of these mods straight from the factory and i can attest to the fact that it seems to have solved the issue ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 6:44
love customizability ▶ Keychron Q2 Review and Quick Mod @ 2:11
aluminium um wheel that you can program for anything ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 0:35
love the rotary knob ▶ Keychron Q2 Review and Quick Mod @ 2:11
most people will prefer the gasket mounting on the q2 ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 4:01
option for a volume knob ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 7:10
hot swappable switches ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 0:35
hot swap mechanical keyboard ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 6:02
USBC cable also includes a USB a adapter so if you don't have USB C ports to spare on your machine you don't need to go searching for one ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 1:01
wireless support ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 0:32
connect to three different Bluetooth devices simultaneously and switch between them with the Press of a button ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 0:42
hot spot pcb which is 5 pin with a south facing led ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 3:04
nice smooth effects ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 8:32
very easy to mod ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 10:02
switches are also easily hot swappable and the tools needed to do so are all included in the Box ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 5:30
putting the reset switch in an accessible spot on top without having to disassemble the whole entire case this is really nice for qmk programming ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 8:34
include the tools you need to do it and even offer upgrades like the acoustic upgrade kit so you can control your typing experience exactly to your liking ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 6:21
rgb on here very nice ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 8:26
hotspot pcb very very easy to mod this ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 10:12
south facing leds ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 2:02
having that functionality of the volume knob is great ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 7:04
a little switch you can toggle between using this for your mac or pc so depending on what your operating system is it's compatible with both ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 9:11
this is a board that will work great stock just throw on your favorite switches and keycaps and you're pretty much good to go ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 13:10
mac and windows switch ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 4:56
they're hot swappable so you can change them and customize them the way that you want to whenever you want to ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 4:11
no battery to recharge ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 6:50
the q2's usability out of the box is actually better ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 13:05
on the top right we have a volume knob which is configurable ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 0:54
you can choose between three pre-installed options all of them are gateron g pro switches ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 3:55
there's also a switch on the back of the keyboard that you can switch between mac and windows settings ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 2:49
rotating knob in the corner... really really handy for just adjusting volume quickly ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 5:32
knob which offers distinct clicks while turning out of the box it's set to control volume as you turning it while pressing it will mute or unmute ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 2:28
connect up to three devices for SE switching ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 2:00
Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 1:34
knobs only which personally I'm a really big fan of ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 3:44
really straightforward to take apart and they've made it super easy to modify them ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 5:48
the rotary knob is a nice touch ▶ [MOD] 🦊 Keychron Q2 @ 7:37
4,000 mAh battery inside the q1 pro which has a claimed 100 hours of use with the RGB lighting turned on ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 2:09
getron hot swap sockets that can take either 3 pin or 5 Pin switches ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 3:10
switching off the RGB lighting which boosts the battery life up to a claim 300 hours of use ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 2:20
I also like some of the lights up here, it'll tell you if it's in Windows or Mac layout at the moment, as well as a caps lock button. ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 1:28
knurling on the knob is grippy and that makes it really easy to use ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 1:59
connect via USBC ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 2:02
solid choice for those looking for a wireless option particularly Mac users who value using the function row shortcuts ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 8:49
comes with a cable in the box and then there are kind of these rails along the back so you can have the cable come out the back, the left, or the right depending on what works best for your setup. ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 1:50
hot swap up to pipe bends ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 3:54
Along back we have a USB-C connection ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 1:37
1.6 mm 5pin hot swap PCB with sou facing RGB LED and Gat on hot soft sockets ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 0:53
you can change all these keys and just flip these switches and it'll turn into Windows it'll turn into a Mac ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 6:09
knob is also assignable ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 3:20
PCB support qky ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 5:10
gained a knob and some internal stuff that improves the acoustics and the user experience ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 0:10
Hot-swappable with south-facing LEDs ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 5:26
good features ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 0:13
very versatile ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 6:16
It also has the media keys up here, works great ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 2:04
options for Windows AndroidMac and iOS ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 6:06
for users going for their first customer especially coming over from like a gaming keyboard these are gonna work great it's all pre-assembled to slap your switches and your caps on and go ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 1:44
gatoron hot swap socket south facing 5 pin with perky rgb this is also qmk and via compatible ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 3:13
hot swappable ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 4:17
if you're just getting started in customs … these are probably a really good place to start ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 4:20
you don't really need to mod it at all with how good everything is just stuck just throw in some switches and you're honestly ready to go ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 8:27
pcb has full south facing rgb supports 5 pin switches ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 2:30
screwing stabilizers is fully hot toppable ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 2:35
compatible with mac and windows ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 0:46
compatible with qmk or via ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 2:37
all the base features you need ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 6:42
PCB is hot-swappable so you can easily install any MX style switch ▶ This keyboard belongs UNDER THE SEA! (keychron q2 build) @ 0:23
It has pretty much everything you need to create a custom keyboard ▶ This keyboard belongs UNDER THE SEA! (keychron q2 build) @ 0:52
compatible with qmk and via ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 0:53
one of the most hassle-free keyboards that i've ever built and it's really easy to mod ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 8:21
knob is smaller than the gm mk pro but still metal and removable ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 3:00
upgraded switches and stabs ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 0:12
it can be reprogrammed ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 3:09
knob ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 0:17
by default it controls the volume and clicking it triggers the on off mute setting ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 3:05
includes a rotary knob which is all the rage these days and once you get accustomed to having one it's kind of hard to go back ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 3:07
pretty good tactile feedback with each tick being a little bump when you turn it and it's really satisfying ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 3:14
knob version...programmed to volume control, pretty smooth with a satisfying press ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 2:20
has a place on the keyboard itself for you to store them which is great cuz I can't tell you how many of these I have lost ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 3:42
they give you both USBC and usba so if you have a Macbook like me that only has USBC ports you're not going to need a dongle for your dongle ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 3:29
hot swappable ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 4:30
straight out of the box it has everything that the early version of the q1 should have had in its design ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 0:30
connectivity wise you've got wired USBC Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz dongle which is pretty normal ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 3:20
bare bones version with the dial ▶ Thocky Keychron Q2 Mod Guide @ 0:44
compatible with windows or mac with a simple toggle switch ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 2:03
switch here for toggling between different connection modes and toggling between Mac OS and windows ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 3:50

Build Quality (93)

high build quality with a 6063 grade aluminum body ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 3:08
stabilizers are actually pretty good ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 1:24
significant weight of the metal chassis keeps the keyboard securely in place ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 1:30
braces are well routed and i see no evidence of poor soldering ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 4:08
double gasket mounted design along with a polycarbonate plate by default which results in a seriously flexible and comfortable typing experience ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 3:23
the whole keyboard is just one piece of aluminum ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 2:25
felt really heavy ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 2:41
double gasket design ▶ Keychron Q2 Review and Quick Mod @ 2:11
it's a bit more solid ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 5:15
gasket mounting ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 7:06
the base of the q2 is just too nice not to install and build something a bit more premium with ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 7:45
high quality ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 0:22
gasket mounting aluminium case ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 0:33
build quality wise both are pretty even ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 2:28
overall better build quality ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 7:08
made of solid metal and it's certainly more sturdy than the K2 which comes with a plastic frame by default ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 11:04
no case ping ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 1:03
pcb and plate come with some pretty nice dampening between them ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 1:58
plate is a color matched aluminum that is quite rigid and feels good to type on ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 2:16
much heftier unit and you'll get absolutely no flex from it unlike the K2 ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 11:12
the q2 actually has a thicker lower case that helps to control that metallic ringing that its older brother suffered from ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 4:15
another reason why the q2 case is less pingy ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 7:43
gaskets are amazing ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 1:08
less case ping ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 7:23
the q2 also has a new proprietary screw instead that key crown has developed rather than the gataran version the original q1 came with ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 4:24
quite a bit of flex ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 1:11
stabs are quite good ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 3:16
the q2 feels slightly better constructed than the q1 ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 13:43
how solid it feels, the entire chassis is made from a durable hefty aluminium ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 1:02
the plate inside is steel ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 1:49
the q2 sounds and also feels more solid and dense ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 13:36
the larger keys like the space bar shift enter and delete are all stable and wobble free ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 4:37
gets an upgrade from the steel PCB plate found on the original q1 to one made from polycarbonate ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 3:59
made of obsidency acrylic a step towards better quality compared to stack acrylic ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 2:10
building there should be a breeze ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 2:22
flex quite a bit even with the plate Palm on ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 4:21
they come loop from the factory and they felt quite smooth ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 2:26
build quality this thing just screams premium ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 5:04
The build quality is excellent ▶ [MOD] 🦊 Keychron Q2 @ 5:27
three piece design composing of the feet bottom and top case ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 2:18
gasket mounting system ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 4:13
CNC quality is good abroad ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 2:25
The stabilizers on this board are fantastic ▶ [MOD] 🦊 Keychron Q2 @ 4:08
includes your own screwing stabilizers pre-installed with this kit they look beautiful in the shade of green ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 2:18
quite a heavy board ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 3:24
solid CNC meld aluminum build ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 0:56
nice finishing and a solid build all around ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 5:09
durable ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 3:31
great build quality ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 0:10
quality of this case is a lot better than some of the budget keyboards that have popped up recently ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 5:04
build quality is great ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 1:54
premium aluminum construction ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 0:08
Made better than previous Keychron keyboards ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 1:12
Easy to switch out gasket nubs ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 9:00
one of my favorite iteration of gasket mounting as it gives soft cushiony feel and nice flakes ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 0:47
no bad case ping ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 2:10
built really well it has all the usual key crown amenities like mac support ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 7:38
gasket mounted board with born gasket ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 0:41
Really nice weight ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 3:02
huge amount of flex on this board ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 1:25
tough ports there's nothing tricky about them at all these should stand up to plenty of modding and you don't have to pull the daughter board to access the pcb ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 2:42
Squishy foam ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 5:00
comes in with Gator on screen stabilizers ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 1:01
KRON is one of the very few brands that still do that ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 0:45
Pleasant gasket performance ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 3:23
new stabilizers … screw ins but these seem to be keychron's own design … two-tone green flat bottom so no clipping these are lubed great where the wire meets the housing and there's minimal lube inside the housing ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 1:31
thick poron gaskets ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 2:50
no glaring obvious issues with the case there's no ping there's not really any hollows ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 4:30
65%, Fully Aluminum, Double Gasket mounted Keyboard with Screw-in Stabilizers ▶ Unboxing, Building, and Modding the Keychron Q2 Pro @ 1:13
pcb mounted screw and stabs uh very very good basically everything you're really looking for in a more enthusiast sort of keyboard ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 1:59
one of the easiest reviews i've done in a while i don't actually have to like [ __ ] assemble everything it's actually so easy ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 4:08
gasket mount is actually really flexible ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 6:36
the stock stabs on this board is actually pretty god here i think this is probably one of the best stock stabs i've tried and honestly i don't really see the need to do much work on them ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 7:05
Build quality on this is amazing. ▶ Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! @ 2:00
fully cnc aluminum ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 2:48
it actually smells pretty good ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 2:35
this one does not smell bad ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 2:28
the stabs actually seem pretty damn good ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 3:57
gaskets for the case ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 0:14
gasket mounted ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 0:51
It has a gasket mounted design which gives it a really nice thocky sound and feel. ▶ This keyboard belongs UNDER THE SEA! (keychron q2 build) @ 0:18
fully cnc aluminum case ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 0:48
it does a pretty damn good job in terms of the uh actual mounting system ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 3:39
improved on the q1 by going with actual wires instead of a ribbon cable ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 1:27
the stock stabs being so [ __ ] good ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 8:05
it is a very solid board ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 8:41
good quality cable ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 2:44
very nicely marked out screws ▶ Thocky Keychron Q2 Mod Guide @ 1:40
gasket Mount design and case foam which I was honestly pretty surprised to see at this price point ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 4:41
feels very solid and well put together ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 6:08
gaskets haven't been affected ... they're still quite squishy and feels good ▶ Thocky Keychron Q2 Mod Guide @ 4:15
double-sided foam gasket mounting style on the plate gives a lot of flex ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 3:18
does not need any mods or at least just the stabilizers ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 8:58

Value (39)

kikron actually did a great job shipping this over from China came in a weatherproof bag that had this really thick extra pad and kind of encapsulating the keyboard to absorb any impact ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 2:20
readily available ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 0:25
build quality customization options and overall performance ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 7:46
the q2 has so many features going on for it that at 169 dollars this is a very hard board to beat ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 7:26
the q2 on the other hand has impressed me ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 7:43
pretty decent pricing ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 0:24
they have listened to what the community has said and iterated on their designs making a in my opinion very much more refined and enjoyable keyboard ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 7:52
absurdly better product here all around ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 0:55
better option for most people at the moment ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 7:01
unlike the q1 the q2 it comes pretty polished and good to go out of the box ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 1:18
provide free warranty service for any manufacturing issues providing customers with the replacement parts they need for their own keyboard so it can be fixed ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 7:35
best option right now under 200 bucks if you want a 65 metal constructed gasket mounted bare bones kit ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 5:10
pricing for this I think is very very fair ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 1:24
getting a fully built keyboard that's great quality and looks pretty good for 200 bucks ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 10:16
$199 for the fully assembled version it's only like $20 more expensive ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 9:04
it's hard to find a better deal on a keyboard that actually feels pretty decent to type on, and this does feel pretty decent to type on. ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 1:12
affordable custom keyboard ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 0:02
great kit to get if you want to try out a CNC acrylic board with a nice sound profile even stock ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 8:15
readily available any given time ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 7:24
you get a fully built aluminum board for 200 in the q2 ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 8:36
availability readily available in all markets makes for a seamless purchasing experience ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 5:37
for two hundred dollars you get a fully assembled 65 keyboard kit including keycaps which i think is still a pretty good value ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 1:31
cheaper alternative to the kickering Q2 or mod008 ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 0:18
cnc milled keyboard at a base price of only 149 dollars for the bare bones version ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 1:01
The first good thing is the price. $35 ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 1:02
for 20 dollars more you do get your choice of gateron gpro switches and double shot pbt keycaps in an osa profile ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 1:06
Hefty accessory package (2.4 GHz dongle, screwdrivers, cable) ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 1:51
it's only 30 bucks ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 0:59
$100 cheaper than Keychron's previous best keyboard ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 1:00
wasn't even that that expensive ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 1:32
149 buckaroos for the bare bones version ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 0:48
absolutely fantastic for people that want to dip their toes into the hobby or just simply want a small form factor keyboard that is very nice without any hassle ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 7:56
for the price of 169 us dollars i think that's much better ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 6:47
for a set that's included as part of a pre-built that's a very good value ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 2:56
gateron pro switches being part of the fully assembled kit this might be one of or if not the best pre-built keyboard on the market ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 8:08
finally budget compared to the keyboards that i've been taking a look at ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 0:40
under $100 which may sound like a lot to some for a keyboard but anybody who's been in the hobby for a while can tell you that that definitely does put this firmly into the budget category ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 1:56
the best and most solid entry level 65 custom keyboard ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 9:07
good price for an entry-level custom keyboard ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 8:56

Key Switches (38)

red switches require very little pressure ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 1:28
sounds a bit sounds more clicky on the on the on the Q ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 3:06
sounds amazing ▶ Keychron Q2 Review and Quick Mod @ 2:11
generally associated with a more premium product and typing experience ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 4:04
no rattle no pinging anymore no more that hollowness ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 6:13
sounds really good ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 4:26
the sound now is much much better ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 4:38
10 times smoother because again they're factory lubed ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 6:46
gasket mounted keyboard which means it's gonna have a nice softer feel overall and more give when you're typing ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 4:19
a well-tuned q2 types and sounds beautifully ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 1:13
comes out leagues ahead with a lot of travel and good feedback [compared to Apple's magic keyboard] ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 9:38
the sound is deep and kind of like marbly ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 6:16
you get that proper mechanical feel but at a volume that's quite quiet by mechanical standards ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 3:36
if you opt for the red or brown switches they're pre-lubricated ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 4:01
very quiet switches so unlike some other options they're unlikely to annoy others working near you in an office setting ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 4:27
the red switches which are pre-lubed... strike a great balance between being smooth and tactile they're nice to type on and seem to just glide effortlessly under the fingertips without being mushy and soft ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 4:24
stock it definitely sounds pretty decent with way less ping than the q1 ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 4:29
It sounds amazing ▶ [MOD] 🦊 Keychron Q2 @ 6:53
Best switches (Super Bananas) among Keychron offerings so far ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 5:16
enough space inside of the case it not only just retains the bouncy feel but also helps in reducing resonance ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 3:08
switches … performed a lot better than what i expect out of a gat red they're really smooth there's no spring ping at all no crunch no leaf ping to speak of just like a thinner higher pitch sound overall ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 4:09
Sounds more pleasing and clacky than other Keychron boards ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 7:04
top case has some silicon kind of thing that works like a force bake mod ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 1:08
Force break mod for reduced pinging ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 3:10
no real config sounds bad so you can either lean into the clacky nature of the board or set it up to be thought here that gives you a lot to play with in terms of experimenting with the sound and switch types ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 6:48
kikron was able to get rid of a lot of the stock sort of penis and hollowness that was apparent on the original q1 ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 5:57
the reds were pretty good ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 4:18
full self-facing so you don't worry about interference ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 6:43
oh, that sounds fantastic ▶ Keychron Q2 Pro (Silver Grey) | Unboxing & Sound Test - FINA @ 6:28
as switches that come included they're great ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 4:30
q2 sounds a lot better than the q1 stock ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 6:15
the packing foam that came with the keyboard aids in making the board deeper sounding and definitely more poppy when used alongside the pe phone ▶ Thocky Keychron Q2 Mod Guide @ 2:44
deep poppy sound ▶ Thocky Keychron Q2 Mod Guide @ 0:24
tactile switches that are very similar to Holy pandas ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 4:14
the case films definitely lead to a much better sound overall by dampening all the echoing inside of the case and just making it sound a lot more solid ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 5:00
definitely one of the best sounding boards that I've tried in this price range ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 6:02
pretty uncanny how similar these are to the pandas ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 4:25
little to no pingy or hollowness in the sound ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 8:46

Aesthetics/Design (29)

the thick bezels look better on board 65 and smaller ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 2:34
i like how it actually looks versus what it was advertised as ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 1:54
i love the exploded look with the blocker separating out the arrow and rightmost column ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 3:24
the q2 comes with a color matched friction fit knob ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 4:36
metal case is very heavy and has thick bezels which looks nice ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 1:44
cutouts for the cables to sit in which is a nice clean touch ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 7:45
the anodization was perfect very metallic but perfect ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 2:27
the frame is aluminum so it has that metallic sort of shimmer to it ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 1:45
the navy blue color pops so nicely ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 0:32
design it's an industrial looking slab of metal but the angular lines on the bottom of this case really give it some personality ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 5:19
Box looks great from the outside with the minimal design and holographic printing ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 0:39
no logo there's no engraving or any mention of the brand anywhere on the case ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 1:19
Finish has a subtle shimmery effect ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 1:06
It looks great ▶ [MOD] 🦊 Keychron Q2 @ 7:07
look a little bit more expensive ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 1:12
a much better surface finish because the anodization feels a lot better in the hand than the cast aluminum ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 8:08
industrial look ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 1:01
Impressively bright RGB ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 2:43
RGB lights are great ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 1:56
designed not by a legacy brand but by keyboard enthusiasts ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 1:17
knob so you look cool ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 6:45
I love that it comes in white with these green highlights. ▶ Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! @ 0:21
clean minimalistic knob ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 0:48
It also has cool RGB effects ▶ Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! @ 2:20
very simple styling to it which I think will fit most setups pretty well ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 2:23
pretty well-designed good-look board ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 2:20
full anodized aluminum body and the finish is really good ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 0:57
solid surface finish and colors are just as good as the q1 really smooth and nicely done ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 2:54
enough flare to subtly let people know that you're a person of culture who's pretty into keyboards ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 2:27

Software/Customization (25)

incredibly intuitive to connect this keyboard to multiple devices ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 3:53
keybind profiles for both Mac and windows ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 3:50
The 128k allows more flexibility when qmk has new features rgb lighting patterns or if you just want to have some really big macros ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 3:59
VIA software ▶ Keychron Q2 Review and Quick Mod @ 2:11
can also be remapped to other things in qmk or via software ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 1:53
customizable between Mac OS and windows layouts ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 1:10
customizable user experience ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 0:50
fully qmk and via compatible out of the box ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 8:28
using the Via software opens up a ton of possibilities for customization, you can control lighting macros and so much more including reconfiguring the knob ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 2:43
setting up the keyboard was incredibly easy ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 1:55
VIA software makes it super easy to customize the key mappings and macros ▶ [MOD] 🦊 Keychron Q2 @ 5:16
qmk via compatible PCB so you'll be able to customize literally everything on the keyboard you can even control the perky RGB through the program ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 3:16
It's incredibly customizable ▶ [MOD] 🦊 Keychron Q2 @ 2:14
out facing with qmk and Bs support ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 3:58
PCB supports qmk via right out of the box ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 1:03
Good web app for customization ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 5:54
I do like that it can be reprogrammed with VIA. ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 3:57
Compatible with QMK and VIA software ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 5:50
It has VIA software support so you can easily program any of the keys. ▶ This keyboard belongs UNDER THE SEA! (keychron q2 build) @ 0:14
you can program the Q2 Max with QMK and VIA. ▶ Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! @ 4:31
It supports multiple layouts. You can even program macros and configure multiple layers. ▶ This keyboard belongs UNDER THE SEA! (keychron q2 build) @ 0:15
fully customizable ▶ This keyboard belongs UNDER THE SEA! (keychron q2 build) @ 0:25
qmk and via compatible ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 6:25
qmk and via compatible ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 2:08
(knob) can be programmed to other functions with via ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 2:27

Layout and Size (23)

I try and hit the delete key and I press that by accident and my light and my keyboard will be going crazy that's why I like this one cuz delete key has a bit of Separation there so it's easier to find and there's no lighting button that you can accidentally press ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 5:00
on the q1 it's at the back ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 1:58
having the physical arrow keys ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 1:49
65 mechanical keyboard with a volume knob ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 0:31
smaller footprint is the fact that it's gonna take up less room on your desktop ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 7:00
layout in the footprint nice and compact ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 1:08
I love the form factor so much ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 0:29
you still have things like arrow keys ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 0:52
the keyboard comes with both mac and windows keys as standard ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 2:37
nice compact 75 layout ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 0:47
Tom 680 but with a better mounting solution ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 0:16
exploded 65 with the knob on the top right perfect for those who want the arrow keys some navigation Keys as well as volume control on the keyboard itself ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 3:11
if you don't like the layout for any reason you want to get your own custom keycaps you can obviously put those on here and you can change the layout with VIA or GMK ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 2:09
75% layout (keeps arrow keys, removes numpad) ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 2:30
reset button in a really easy access area right under the space bar ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 3:23
full-on arrow keys like old-school style, very nice. ▶ Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! @ 4:40
one of the things I like about the Q2 Max is its smaller size. ▶ Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! @ 1:00
offered in both nc and iso layouts ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 2:21
pretty standard 65 layout ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 2:10
the Q2 Max size is just perfect for this tray. ▶ Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! @ 1:26
exploded arrow key cluster which isn't too common on budget 65 keyboards ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 2:10
fixed (keycap interference) with larger cutouts on the top case ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 5:13
no keycap interference ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 8:52

Ergonomics/Comfort (19)

typing experience has been nothing short of excellent ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 1:20
it being on the back is probably a bit neater for for the desk if you do have it wi it just pokes straight out the back and Away ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 2:06
keyboard has a bit of give for a really Pleasant typing experience ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 1:42
really nice typing experience ▶ Keychron Q2 Review and Quick Mod @ 2:11
pretty decent accessibility ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 0:26
it's not likely it'll ever slip around on your desk ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 1:14
it's a comfortable keyboard to type on for long periods without getting any crap ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 4:54
And then there are some rubber feet on here as well as some adjustable feet to angle it up if you want. There's two additional angles for whatever you like. ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 1:56
The Keychron Q2 Pro is an absolute joy to type on ▶ [MOD] 🦊 Keychron Q2 @ 2:01
The gasket mounting system provides a really nice typing feel ▶ [MOD] 🦊 Keychron Q2 @ 2:41
Part of that is due to the fact that it's a gasket mounted, so it has gaskets in there that have a little give when you press down on it, makes the typing experience a little nicer ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 1:18
I do like the typing experiences decent ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 4:02
feels great ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 1:54
feels really good ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 1:38
really nice typing experience ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 6:40
Typing feels and sounds great ▶ This keyboard belongs UNDER THE SEA! (keychron q2 build) @ 0:45
this board has a much more flexible typing experience that i like ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 6:52
oh, the typing feel on this is pretty much perfect ▶ Keychron Q2 Pro (Silver Grey) | Unboxing & Sound Test - FINA @ 2:58
flexible typing experience ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 8:54

Performance (12)

equipped with an arm cortex m432-bit chip offering 1000 Hertz polling rate in wired mode and a 90 Hertz polling rate in Wireless mode ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 4:36
amazing this feature is because I've been using two keyboards while working from home for years now I can just use the one keyboard with the keybind swap between systems in seconds ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 4:21
it's also using an arm microcontroller with 128k of flash memory ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 3:50
no issues with gaming ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 6:54
it never goes to sleep ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 6:56
latency isn't a problem it's always on and it's always responsive ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 6:56
haven't had any connectivity issues ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 1:58
wireless capability as it has an internal battery and Bluetooth connectivity ▶ Unboxing, Building, and Modding the Keychron Q2 Pro @ 1:20
No complaints about wireless performance ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 6:15
works ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 1:56
You can connect it via Bluetooth to three devices, use a physical USB-C cable, and it even comes with a USB transmitter and a 2.4 gigahertz connection. ▶ Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! @ 0:23
The Q2 Max actually connects really fast even when it's just on Bluetooth after the keyboard has fallen asleep. ▶ Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! @ 3:00

Overall (10)

solid reliable and customizable plus it's great to type on ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 7:13
best wireless mechanical keyboard for Mac users ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 0:32
if you're looking for a great keyboard and you're dipping your feet into the world of mechanical keyboards the kikron q2 is the clear winner from an all-in-one perspective ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 8:14
great improvement over the original ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 9:03
the double gasket design in the q2 shows that kikron is willing to listen to community feedback and actually improve their products ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 2:20
this is probably the best board out there right now ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 8:56
oh, this is fantastic ▶ Keychron Q2 Pro (Silver Grey) | Unboxing & Sound Test - FINA @ 4:58
oh, that is so nice ▶ Keychron Q2 Pro (Silver Grey) | Unboxing & Sound Test - FINA @ 6:58
fixes all the flaws ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 8:46
I can recommend the q2 ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 0:37

Keycap Quality (9)

KSA double shot PBT keycaps which are known for the durability and high profile spherical angle design ▶ How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? @ 5:46
south facing is preferred overall because it'll have less interference in the game with other key cap sets ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 3:09
Cherry profile keycaps ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 4:03
pre-built with double shot osa pbt key caps ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 0:41
pbt and doubleshot legends and an osa profile ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 2:33
included keycaps are also pretty solid ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 2:31
new keycaps ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 0:14
double shot PBT which I really like cuz they're a lot more resistant to hand oils than ABS and the Legends will never fade away ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 2:58
Osa profile with a very rounded soft look ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 2:51

Cable Durability (2)

this one is poured resin similar to what you get from an artisan designer it's exactly the perfect length for a 65 or 75 ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 0:52
braided usb-c to usb-c cable this time with a usb-a adapter ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 1:16

Cons (155)

Build Quality (41)

it feels light ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 2:45
removing this restores some of the flexiness at the expense of sound dampening ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 6:10
each piece is just you can see the joints just aluminums put on the side ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 2:36
it comes out of the side and away which is a bit of a pain well it can be depending on your set up ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 2:11
there is a fair bit of rattle ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 1:27
space bar rattle ▶ Keychron Q2 Review and Quick Mod @ 4:03
spacebar and the left shift key on my sample at least they don't sound as dialed in and tuned as i would have hoped ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 5:06
stabilizers don't sound nearly as good ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 4:53
probably worth putting in a little bit of extra lube here ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 5:09
only downside in my opinion of the q2 are the stabilizers that do need addressing ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard @ 7:14
the foam they included is really doing nothing it's super super thin ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 3:56
very very thin layer of foam which isn't doing anything ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 10:17
the q1 has more flex than the q2 probably the thinner case ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 13:38
very slight wiggle if you move the knob around ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 2:13
i quickly found myself not enjoying the process at all especially when i compared it to taking apart and modding my back and echo there are a lot of screws obviously and it took a lot longer ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 9:37
a bit of rattle coming from the stabilizers however particularly on the backspace and enter keys ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 5:06
pro has way more Flex ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 4:13
aluminum keyboard it does feel quite heavy ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 1:25
qc issues or quality control issues when i was putting the board back together the enter key stabs specifically didn't align properly after i took the board apart to lube ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 7:21
needing screw in steps for this PCB as it doesn't support treatments at all ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 4:09
plate was downgraded from aluminium to Steel ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 0:09
Annoying screwless design makes modding difficult ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 7:40
smaller mods need to be relubed ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 5:40
Rattly stabilizers ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 4:25
you'll have to get an additional plate and M the hell out of it ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 5:12
no attempt did a coil cable ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 1:20
thin layer of plastic topped with just a thin layer of cheap packing foam for case dampening ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 3:31
more fickle enthusiasts will want to completely re-lube these and you will need to disassemble the board to do that ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 1:52
setup is a little firmer with the polyfill not shocking is there's not a ton of space down there ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 7:12
obvious space bar rattle ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 4:25
case home is really thin ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 6:27
this board is still pretty stiff ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 7:02
the stock stabs are decent but the factory tuning isn't exactly right ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 4:34
The stabilizers that come with it are not the greatest. ▶ This keyboard belongs UNDER THE SEA! (keychron q2 build) @ 0:31
lube it spills on the plate which i find quite annoying ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 3:48
not having that like Hefty weight ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 6:48
these mods completely remove all the flex from the board ▶ Thocky Keychron Q2 Mod Guide @ 0:34
definitely is not the best feeling gasket Mount I've ever tried ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 4:51
super janky way of fixing it ... probably recommend sending it back if your board is faulty ▶ Thocky Keychron Q2 Mod Guide @ 3:48
factory lubed screw and stabilizers that do have rattling ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 4:00
entirely plastic build and doesn't have that heft that you normally associate with higher end builds ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 6:27

Key Switches (23)

the q1 allowed you to get phantoms which in my opinion give you a much deeper sound the kind that i prefer ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 1:15
I don't want to say this one sounds Hollow but it sounds little bit more Hollow than this one ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 3:23
i do think the sound is a little too muted for my taste ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 7:08
it definitely feels a bit stiffer ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 5:20
the trade-off now to adding the silicone definitely does sort of eliminate that more bouncy soft feel ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 4:31
still had a pretty hollow-ish pingy sound ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 3:30
overall it's a bit hollow ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 4:02
sound profile any switch I tried on this sounds thin and clacky ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 6:09
ping not spring ping but the actual case it's pinging bad ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 1:47
kpr Browns feel a bit light ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 4:47
sound profile is definitely higher pitch than what I'm used to ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 4:54
Switches not as good as competitors (HMX, JWK) ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 5:03
Switches not as good as competitors (e.g. WIIR SK75) ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 9:27
brown switches which is in between the blue clicky clacky and the red linear switches ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 1:35
really thin sound … coming from the switches ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 4:01
the sound was dampened quite a bit compared to that and i sort of prefer the more open sound of the q1 a bit more i thought it made it quite unique ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 6:07
this board is not bad if you like the more dampened and muted sound but this sort of sound signature is quite common ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 6:18
the sound profile is uh is pretty boring to say the least ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 7:48
the bottoming out is a bit more harsh with the new steel plate i think the aluminum was a better option as a standard plate ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 6:34
with a case that is fully cnc aluminum it might end up a little pingy if you don't swap it out for a thicker piece of case foam ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 6:29
maybe the steel is to combat the hollowness a bit ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 6:43
blue sounded pingy and felt a bit scratchy ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 4:08
doesn't sound that great (without mods) ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 8:26

Value (21)

this was £220 ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 5:28
if you caused the damage by taking your keyboard apart or misusing it though they'll still offer Replacements but you'll have to pay the cost of the parts and shipping ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 7:45
does not come with a coiled cable which some others do ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 4:46
for forty dollars more than the akko mod 007 the mod double 07 gives you an fr4 plate additionally to a color matched aluminum plate where this one only gives you one choice ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 2:20
quite expensive, at two hundred dollars it certainly is ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 9:30
doesn't look or feel as nice as something like the akko mod 007 which has a price tag of 150 bucks not 190 ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 1:48
very scammy feeling 30 dollar shipping fee ▶ Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review @ 0:34
it's not the cheapest keyboard out there ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 7:31
it's a bit pricey ▶ [MOD] 🦊 Keychron Q2 @ 8:52
if you order directly from kikron shipping will cost you thirty dollars ▶ Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? @ 1:27
kickering Q2 or mod008 ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 0:21
at 169 dollars for the baboon skit with no switches or keycaps this is not exactly a cheap keyboard ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 6:22
included tools are a bit cheap and miserable to use ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 5:53
final key didn't give out any build guides ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 5:00
Some corners cut compared to higher-end Keychron keyboards ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 0:17
pre variants were lackluster with generic get on switches and supper keycaps ▶ This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max @ 0:12
shipping is usually a flat rate of 30 for dhl express … technically you're looking at 189 out the door before switches and caps ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 0:26
shipping cost it definitely stings ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 7:44
i don't think it is really worth getting this one as well ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 9:17
pretty expensive ▶ This keyboard belongs UNDER THE SEA! (keychron q2 build) @ 1:42
this board simply wasn't the craziest or most unique budget board i have tried ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 8:36

Features (21)

you don't have a dedicated light button for the lighting the RGB lighting ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 4:20
one thing i don't like is the switch in the back this allows you to toggle between mac and windows ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 2:39
for a board that is fully programmable it doesn't make sense to provide this physical switch for a completely mutable feature ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 2:54
with the south facing led it's going to be shining through the baby blue teal colored housing of my lynx switches so when i have the led set as white it's gonna have that bluish sort of tint to it ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 8:10
the rotary knob is actually soldered on ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 8:54
the lack of wireless connectivity, unlike its k series models the q2 is wired only so no bluetooth pairing ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 6:38
you just can't quickly switch between multiple devices at the press of a button ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 7:01
no fast charging ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 2:48
encourages you to keep a cable on your desk which sort of defeats the purpose of having Bluetooth in the first place ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 2:52
no battery percentage in the Bluetooth settings ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 2:57
The second thing that is annoying about it is it's not hot-swappable, so you can't actually change out the switches without getting like cracking the whole thing open and getting some solder going ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 3:15
And then the third thing is the backlight, which is not RGB. It's a red light. So that's it. The only color option you have is red ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 3:34
no wireless on this model ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 7:41
you won't be hot swapping this knob for a badge or an artisan cap ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 3:06
you can use it as a Bluetooth and you can use it as cabled up and majority of the time I had it cabled up because this thing would go to sleep ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 4:53
they swapped over from their phantom sutures to the gateron g pro switches ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 6:18
much preferred the phantom switches compared to gateron g pro ▶ Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? @ 6:23
still don't understand why these are 3-pin when the pcb supports 5 ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 3:52
south facing rgbs ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 4:35
not coiled or have an aviator connector like the q1 ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 2:37
hot swap sockets weren't soldered or connected properly. certain keys just wouldn't actuate if there wasn't enough pressure from underneath the keyboard ▶ Thocky Keychron Q2 Mod Guide @ 3:24

Aesthetics/Design (17)

i'm more annoyed that it's colored green ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 1:34
the cable support is on the left hand side ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 1:51
the navy blue colorway which i'm going to say isn't what i expected ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 1:45
one minor con that does annoy the hell out of me... having the volume knob with the little cutout around it it does bother me i wish it was flush ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 9:28
not fingerprint friendly at all ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 3:05
the square frame around it just ruins the overall aesthetic kikron should have just committed to the knob and gotten rid of that square frame ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 5:56
fingerprint magnet ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 3:35
massive forehead on the front as well as some thick bezels on each side ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 2:44
thick both with its bezels and its Z height ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 2:39
Boring case design and color options ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 3:31
Case is a fingerprint magnet ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 3:51
bottom of this one unfortunately looks better than the top ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 1:03
The first thing for me that is an issue is just the build quality and the looks of it. It's made of plastic, just black plastic ▶ Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard @ 3:00
Competitors offer more unique designs ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 9:40
you can still see the lower edge of the switches peeking through it's not my favorite thing ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 0:45
the contrasting gold screws on the bottom like it's not visible from a normal viewing angle that you'd have while you're typing but they're pretty big and I feel like they just really take away from the rest of the design when you can see them ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 2:35
christmas themed keycaps...ugly christmas sweaters in keycap form not really my style ▶ Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This @ 1:33

Layout and Size (8)

i do wish that these three 1u keys were two 1.5 u keys instead ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 3:31
it's all a little bit cramped ▶ Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? @ 0:21
75 keyboard so you don't have a number pad and you have a few less editing keys ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 2:12
it's hard to get the right caps for these two little switches nothing really works right ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 12:16
key caps use a sa profile which is a bit tall ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 5:13
losing the dedicated f row ▶ Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! @ 0:07
the other thing you're going to have to get used to is where the keys are and what keyboard shortcuts you're most accustomed to. ▶ Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! @ 3:56
You do lose that function row of keys ▶ Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! @ 1:13

Overall (6)

i was impressed with the q1 when it came out but i really wasn't so ready to fully embrace it as to me it felt cheap sounded cheap and definitely looked cheap ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 7:33
i just prefer the feel of my q1 over my q2 ▶ Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! @ 5:41
it sucks balls ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 1:47
it is essentially the q1 with less hollowness but with a more muted sound and a smaller package however it doesn't do anything really unique ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 7:32
my biggest con and my only real con for the board is that it's nothing really new this board is pretty boring it's definitely not a bad board it's actually really good ▶ The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review @ 7:23
definitely not the best sounding or feeling board I've ever tried ▶ Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! @ 5:58

Keycap Quality (6)

keycaps are kind of thin ▶ Keychron Q2 Review and Quick Mod @ 4:03
the kikron abs caps aren't the best ▶ KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding @ 4:05
the functions aren't actually printed on the keycaps that come installed ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 2:09
all-white PBT key caps which are fine I guess the aluminium body is super white so they can look a bit St by comparison in certain lighting conditions ▶ The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 P @ 3:23
Keycaps aren't the nicest ▶ WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? @ 4:18
The default keycaps that come with it are kind of thin and not that high quality ▶ This keyboard belongs UNDER THE SEA! (keychron q2 build) @ 0:28

Software/Customization (5)

VIA software difficult to figure out ▶ Keychron Q2 Review and Quick Mod @ 4:17
not a perfect integration ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 7:41
clicking on the lighting tab will cause it to just freeze and do nothing ▶ Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! @ 7:43
need to drag and drop the Json file to be able to configure it in Via ▶ A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin6 @ 4:02
the vm mapping for the q2 is still under review so it requires a bit of manual work for it to show up in via ▶ Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review @ 6:31

Ergonomics/Comfort (5)

very different typing experience that will certainly take a few minutes to get used to [compared to Macbook keyboard] ▶ The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review @ 2:02
you do really need a palm rest ▶ Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard @ 4:57
not something you'll want to Lug around in your backpack if you're traveling ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 1:31
four non-adjustable rubber feet on the back of the case because these are non-adjustable you'll have to get used to the 6.5 degree typing angle ▶ The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 R @ 1:37
there's two things you really need to give a certain amount of time to get used to. Number one, the Apple Magic keyboard is super low profile. Whether you have this on a desk tray or on your desk, the keyboard is basically flat. ▶ Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! @ 3:15

Performance (2)

my typing speed is so slow on this ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 2:01
it does wake up but it takes it takes its time it takes a solid maybe 10 seconds ▶ Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead @ 5:05

Review sources

Keychron Q2 Keyboard Review After 2 Months! by randomfrankp — 24 pros, 8 cons
Keychron Q2 - Hold onto your KNOBS! by BadSeed Tech — 18 pros, 14 cons
WHAT is Keychron Thinking!? by Hipyo Tech — 20 pros, 9 cons
The Easiest Custom Keyboard To Build | Keychron Q2 Review by Shoobs — 18 pros, 10 cons
Keychron Q2 - The "low cost" 65 I have been waiting for! by MechMerlin — 14 pros, 12 cons
Keychron v2 Max - The BEST Keyboard under $100! by Jesse Chen — 19 pros, 6 cons
The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for Mac? Keychron Q1 Pro Review by Jorge Powell — 14 pros, 10 cons
The BEST 65% Keyboard (You Can Actually Get) | Keychron Q2 Review by Harvind G. — 17 pros, 7 cons
Keychron Learned! ~ Q2 Mechanical Keyboard Review by minimalistik — 19 pros, 5 cons
Keychron Q2 Review - Your Next 65% Keyboard by optimum — 19 pros, 4 cons
The LAST keyboard you'll ever need | Keychron Q1 Pro Review by 9to5Mac — 18 pros, 4 cons
A cheaper Keychron Q2 or a better Tom680? | FinalKey Origin65A Review by CaviteTech // Johan Villanueva — 14 pros, 8 cons
Keychron Q2 review | Customisable, mechanical Mac keyboard by Pocket-lint — 16 pros, 5 cons
Keychron Q2 Review – Yes, I Can Recommend This by Hardline Nexus — 17 pros, 4 cons
Keychron Q2 Review - The BEST $169 Custom Keyboard? by Lewis Toh — 16 pros, 4 cons
KEYCHRON Does it AGAIN! Keychron Q2 Review + Modding by Keybored — 14 pros, 5 cons
How good is KeyChron's Q1 Pro Wireless mechanical keyboard? by Anthony James — 17 pros, 0 cons
Keychron K2 Pro or Q1 Pro? Is the Q Series Worth It? by Home Tech Vids — 8 pros, 8 cons
Keychron K3.. I sold it for MX Keys Mechanical instead by Samuel Nam — 11 pros, 5 cons
Keychron Q2 - 100% HONEST Review by Consumer Tech Review — 11 pros, 4 cons
Keychron's Cheapest Keyboard by A Better Computer — 11 pros, 3 cons
Keychron Q2 Review! | THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE... ? by Maker Mods — 9 pros, 4 cons
This is the Keychron Q2 Ultra Pro Max by SamBoga — 10 pros, 3 cons
Going from Magic Keyboard ➡️ Mechanical Keyboard! by Stephen Robles — 9 pros, 3 cons
[MOD] 🦊 Keychron Q2 by Foxykeeb — 9 pros, 1 cons
This keyboard belongs UNDER THE SEA! (keychron q2 build) by HibitoMC — 7 pros, 3 cons
Keychron Q2 Review and Quick Mod by kiboorou — 6 pros, 3 cons
Thocky Keychron Q2 Mod Guide by Avi — 5 pros, 3 cons
Keychron Q2 Pro (Silver Grey) | Unboxing & Sound Test - FINALLY GOT MY SILVER VERSION! by Generification — 4 pros, 0 cons
Unboxing, Building, and Modding the Keychron Q2 Pro by snooie — 2 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Keychron Q2 Pro worth buying?

Based on 30 independent YouTube reviews, the Keychron Q2 Pro scores 3.9/5 with 396 positive and 155 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #44 in the Gaming Keyboards category.

What do reviewers like most about the Keychron Q2 Pro?

The most praised aspects are features, build quality, value — Features (97 mentions), Build Quality (93 mentions), Value (39 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Keychron Q2 Pro?

Reviewers most frequently criticize build quality, key switches — Build Quality (41 mentions), Key Switches (23 mentions).

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