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Review on πŸ”₯ Keychron K4 Hot Swappable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Gateron Red Switch, RGB Backlit, 96% Layout, Aluminum Frame - Version 2: Ultimate Gaming Keyboard for Mac and Windows by Ryan Larson

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Keyboard suitable for gaming keyboards

Still takes some getting used to. Everything seems to work as described. I got this board because I wanted backlit keys and a Mac. So the headlights work, but I don't really see the point in all the flashing patterns. I chose RGB because I wanted colors other than white. I'm glad I did as different colors work better in different lighting conditions. I didn't come to this keyboard from gaming so mechanical keys are just for me because I'm old fashioned and love a key that moves when I press it. Key tone is indeed a moot point. If you don't want it to make noise, just don't press that hard. The key registers before it hits the lower limit, so you can type in the background if you need to. The sound of the keys is just as important to me as the flashing lights. I was also attracted by the fact that this keyboard can be disassembled. To me it's less of an optimization than a possible solution in the future when it starts to get old, which I probably never have to do anyway. So it's good that it works in all modes. What could be better is that the keyboard labels are very small and thin and hard to see unless they're backlit. My vote is for Keychron to make an additional set with bigger legends. The switches on the side, especially the on/off switch, are too small and clumsy. I'm voting for a slightly larger and more positive switch. The power cord is short and thick. It's okay if you don't move the keyboard while it's plugged in. However, if you do this it will pull on the connectors, which makes me worry that the connector could become loose over time. I vote for the connector to be slightly longer and moved to the top, middle part of the keyboard. Otherwise this keyboard works as described and is fine for my use.

Pros
  • Chic design
Cons
  • Updates available