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Keychron K4 Hot Swappable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard RGB Backlit - 96% Layout Bluetooth Wireless/USB Wired - Gateron Brown Switch Aluminum Frame - Mac Windows Gamer PC-Version 2 Review

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Details

Keyboard DescriptionFor office, home, light gaming
Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth & USB
Compatible DevicesLaptop, PC, Tablet, Smartphone
BrandKeychron
ColorAluminum Gateron Brown Switch
Number of Keys100
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Description of Keychron K4 Hot Swappable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard RGB Backlit - 96% Layout Bluetooth Wireless/USB Wired - Gateron Brown Switch Aluminum Frame - Mac Windows Gamer PC-Version 2

A hot-swappable 96% layout (100-key) wireless mechanical keyboard with aluminum frame, with a number pad in a compact design that’s built for productivity and a tactile typing experience. Personalize per-key typing experience without soldering, you can alter every switch on the K4 hot-swappable version with ease. Connects with up to 3 devices via Bluetooth and switch among them easily. With high reliable and broad compatibility Broadcom Bluetooth 5.1 chipset, the K4 version 2 is best to fit home, office and light gaming use while connecting with your smartphone, laptop and iPad. It also has wired mode with USB Type-C connection. With a unique Mac layout, the K4 has all the necessary Mac function keys while still being compatible with Windows. Extra keycaps for both Windows and Mac operating systems are included. The K4 can last up to 240 hours (with backlit disabled) with a 4000 mAh big battery, which is one of the biggest in mechanical keyboards. N-key rollover (NKRO) on wired mode or 6KRO on wireless mode. The K4 gives the freedom to customize your typing experience with its hot-swappable PCB. With the pre-installed Gateron Brown switch providing unrivaled tactile responsiveness on the brown switch with a durable 50 million keystroke lifespan. The K4 has enchanting RGB backlight with modern keycap legends that sync with your mood; available in 15+ types of flashing light mode.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good mechanical keyboard

I really liked this keyboard. I went ahead and added foam from the box below and oiled the brown switches I got and it made it a lot quieter but just as nice. RGB is good but not very strong - probably because the keys are so dim. Bluetooth and Mac compatibility were a big plus for this. Works great on my Mac. Claimed battery life is 70 hours with RGB lighting, but I'm not even close - closer to 40 hours, which is still good, but I charge it more often than I thought I would. All in all great…

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Quality

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Compact design, good quality, excellent performance.

I recommend a foam insert because the case has a lot of space and can sound muffled when typing. The connector is now USB-C, which is great. The lighting isn't very bright, but it's a good compromise for better battery life. I also recommend replacing the keycaps with PBT keycaps. The keyboard layout can make it difficult to find suitable aftermarket replacement keycap sets, as some keys are unusually sized (0, right Alt, right Control, right Shift). Delete, End and Page Down are in different…

Pros
  • There's something to it
Cons
  • Expensive

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good keyboard but RGB is not very bright and font is very thin

Good keyboard but RGB is not very bright and keyboard font is very thin. So almost no light comes through. Definitely need a wrist rest and maybe a change of keycaps. This isn't my first mechanical keyboard but the quality is great apart from the keycaps which seem cheap and for a $100 keyboard I think the keycaps should be of good quality. In addition, the battery life is excellent. I received it a week ago and right now the battery is less than 70%. Overall a good keyboard to recommend, but…

Pros
  • Looks good
Cons
  • Appearance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I couldn't love it more!

I LOVE this keyboard. No kidding, it makes me so happy. I loved the switches that came with it, but now that I've upgraded to boxed jade switches, it's absolute perfection. The build quality, layout and overall performance are second to none. I highly recommend. Bluetooth isn't great...it doesn't matter to me as I always planned for it to be connected, but if you want to use the wireless capability just be aware that it can get disconnected from time to time. . During work it didn't bother me…

Pros
  • Sturdy finish
Cons
  • Fragile

Revainrating 4 out of 5

If you are looking for all the buttons but in a compact layout. That's it.

I chose this product because of the layout. Coming from a Corsair k95, I didn't need all the extra macro keys anymore. I wanted something compact but still with all the buttons and RGB. I've used all sorts of mechanical keyboards and this one is great, especially for the price. I got Red Hot Swap Keys and it's been great so far. One of my favorite things about this layout is the F keys. There are no longer large gaps between them, making the keys easier to hit. Can't comment on the battery or…

Pros
  • Everything is fine!
Cons
  • Reliability