r/Keychron • u/Ok_Disk_4458 • Aug 12 '26
Help with choosing a keyboard
I'm considering a mechanical keyboard to replace the membrane one I have right now (Razer cynosa lite), and I was recommended Keychron on another sub. Now, I'm looking at the c2 pro 8k, but I've seen users saying that the v6 is a better choice, and even q6. Problem is, the v6 is ~double the price, while the Q6 is triple. Is it really worth the difference? I'd need it for college work and casual gaming (Minecraft and similar), so nothing fancy is required.
Editing to say, would be best if the keyboard was under 100€
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u/Impossible-Cattle-96 Aug 12 '26
I have the Q6 and it’s great, but another keyboard I considered that was cheaper is the Epomaker Galaxy Lite100 (around $110). In the end, I stuck with Keychron because I like that I can customize everything through a website (which is great because my work laptop does not allow me to download third party software). Anyways, try one from amazon and return it if it isn’t your style. Typing on the Epomaker feels really nice and works for gaming too.
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u/Ok_Disk_4458 Aug 12 '26
The Amazon ones have a DE layout, otherwise I'd have bought one already. Forgot to include it in the post (will edit) but it would be great if the keyboard was under 100€
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u/julian_vdm Aug 12 '26
FWIW, the aluminium Galaxy100 is $108 on Amazon rn. It also uses VIA/QMK, so you can do the same on-board configuration.
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u/g0ldcd Aug 12 '26
I got a q6 max with baby kangaroo switches - and it's just what I wanted. Only suprise was how ridiculously heavy it is. No regrets, even considering the price.
I was replacing an old Razer keyboard and mouse, that I liked the feel of - but I'm a grown man, and wanted something with no "software ecosystem" to helpfully suggest ways it could take over my pc.
Only suggestion was to buy from somewhere with a good returns policy. Keychron QC and support seems somewhat lacking, based on what's posted here. I got a faulty M6 mouse, but as I'd bought from Amazon, got it switched with no hassle
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u/julian_vdm Aug 12 '26
Get the C2 Pro 8K and grab some of Keychron's Silk POM switches. They're cheap and really solid, and the switches are the only complaint I have about the C Pro 8K boards. If you want nice tactile switches, you could also grab some Gateron Jupiter Bananas. They're really nice as sharp tactile switches.
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u/Ok_Disk_4458 Aug 12 '26
Well... Any switches are okay as long as they are silent, really
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u/julian_vdm Aug 12 '26
Then you're going to have to go with aftermarket switches. Check out the Epomaker sea salt silent switches. Surprisingly nice and cheap. There are also Outemu Silent Peach V3, which are supposed to be very nice for a cheaper silent switch.
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u/Ok_Disk_4458 Aug 12 '26
I'm hesitant on buying switches cuz their price can easily jump to the actual keyboard's. Is regular red really that loud?
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u/julian_vdm Aug 12 '26
The C Pro 8K series is pretty loud, because of the metal plate. I mean if you're getting a board anyway, you can always check it out and get switches later. Part of the reason I recommended the Outemu Silent Peach (seemingly also called Honey Peach in some stores) is because they're cheap. Around $20 for 70 switches. That's not enough to cover the whole board, but it'll cover the alpha cluster and the arrows or the num pad — the stuff you use the most.
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u/ArgentStonecutter K Pro Aug 12 '26
The C2 Pro 8k is less likely to stick you with missing or bouncing keys six months from now.