K2 84 Key Bluetooth Keyboard

So first off, a few disclaimers. One, I am no mechanical keyboard expert so take everything I say as experience, not expertise. Two, this is my very first mechanical keyboard purchase so I have no other mechanical keyboards I can compare this to. Three, if you know nothing about mechanical keyboards - go and read at least a couple articles about what the different aspects to them are. Especially the different types of switches. Depending on what type of sound and feel you want, knowing the switches will potentially make the difference between a happy purchase and an unhappy one. I’m glad I did the research because I ended up very happy with both the sound and the feel. Ok, all that said… on to the review.After using my last keyboard for about three years, I decided it was time to replace it. I had been hearing a lot about mechanical keyboards for a while and had been talking to others about their experience. I decided it was time to take the plunge. The challenge here is that there are A LOT of options out there. Here’s how I chose.I’m a big fan of the folks at the Wirecutter (don’t love that they sold out to NYT, but whatevs). So I read their research and testing on best options. Their pick felt way over my head, both in terms of acquisition (had to go some mechanical keyboard online shop), costs, options, and wait time. Their budget pick, the Keychron C1 caught my eye. But this was a wired KB and I wanted wireless. I also noticed that their upgrade pick was also a Keychron - so when I found this one, I thought it couldn’t be too bad. Plus it had the two main features I wanted (bluetooth and backlight). Plus it looked pretty awesome.The overall package - I have to admit for a brand I had never heard of before, the whole package - keyboard and all - was made with a considerable amount of quality. The construction feels solid and sturdy. The instructions were understandable and clear. It included extra keycaps if you wanted to use this keyboard with a windows machine. You could even change the keys in the corner to gray or orange. Your choice.But the most important question - how does it feel to type? Mind you I’m not wildly picky nor a typing snob - but I thought it was great. I love the feel of it and it has just the right amount of feedback and sound. I got the brown switches for just this reason. Again, I will stress the importance of knowing what kind of switches you want.What I like - Typing feels awesome. It looks amazing on my desk and blends well with my Mac and all my accessories. Holds a charge for a long time. Lots of fun backlight options. Easy to configure. Can use as wired or wireless. Everything is high quality.What I don’t like - It goes to sleep a little too frequently for my taste. Mind you, this is configurable and you can change the amount of idle time before sleep or turn off auto sleep altogether.I tried this, but I think I got something wrong and now it seems to go to sleep even faster. But this is truly a PEBKAC and not a problem with the keyboard itself.Who would I recommend this for - I would definitely recommend this keyboard for anyone looking for their first foray into the mechanical world. Nothing to overthink here. Just pick the type of switches you want (thank goodness there are only three available as opposed to the dozen or so that are out there) and order and you’re on your way to clickety-clackety nirvana.

Great keyboard with a few issues. Switches work fine. Plastic case has a not too cheap feel, with a great color scheme. Biggest issue is the cable connection not working like half of the time, I was going to use it in Bluetooth mode 99% of the time so not a big deal. Software is a mess though, it will not register my keyboard despite it being actively connected. But having a Keychron on sale for about 60 dollars can’t be beat.

This is a review for the Keychron K2 with Gateron BLUE switches, though I have tried both the BROWN and RED. This is an excellent keyboard. I own several mechanical keyboards, the best of which are made by Daskeyboard, but I wanted a bluetooth with mechanical switches for pairing with my iPad for writing and decided to give all 3 Keychron models a try.Regardless of which switch you choose, the Keychron K2 keyboard quality is excellent, though of course we’ll have to see how well it holds up over time. It pairs easily with my Apple devices and so far has been flawless. There’s a switch on the side for Apple or Microsoft OS, as well as a button for your backlight preference. The keyboard is compact, but not crowded, and eliminating the number pad allows it to take up much less space than full keyboard. It types well flat and perhaps even better when elevated using the built in hinges or feet that fold open underneath.I chose BLUE switches because they feel the best for long sessions of typing. I found the build quality of the Keychron’s and tactile quality of the Gateron switches to be better than all the mechanicals I own with the exception of the full sized, non-bluetooth Daskeyboard with Cherry MX switches which is just slightly better owing to the spacing of the keys. However, it is a full sized keyboard and not bluetooth, and I’m not even sure if they make the same model anymore. Anyway, the Keychron with BLUE is such a close second that I am absolutely thrilled to have found it.As for the BROWN and RED models, I would say that if you have never owned a mechanical before you might be best served by the RED for general use as it is a little bit quieter and smoother than the others. For my taste, the RED is great for typing, though loud, but for a great general purpose bluetooth I would probably go with BROWN or GREEN instead. Then again, the BROWN might be more to your taste for typing with the slight bump as they key goes down. All 3 models are excellent; it all comes down to your preference.The bottom line is that I know of no better bluetooth model and am so happy with this one that I’m done looking for any more keyboards.A NOTE ON SHIPPING: Just beware that the estimated arrival date from this seller may be a day or two later than the Amazon estimate. I never had a problem receiving my keyboards, but the pre-shipping process is a little vague. Just be aware it may take more than 2 days to get it, though it never took more than 4 for any of mine.

This is a great 75% mechanical keyboard but after using it for a while.I like the feel when you press the keys so it works well for typical office use and also for CAD/design work.However, I realize that I prefer the full-size keyboard with the number pad attached. I have since bought that version and I love it.Battery life for these keyboards are awesome, and I like the fact that you can charge it and still use it at the same time.