Keychron K6 Keyboard Review - Everything You Need!

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Keychron K6 Wireless Mechanical Hot-Swap Keyboard...
Now that's a mouthful!

[@caaaster]

This is the first I see a left handed gamer using mouse on his left hand. Btw, great video.

[@TechHyped]

Hahaha. Thanks bro.

[@yellobro5803]

My thoughts exactly haha

[@giovanniegidio2527]

I’m left handed and I always found it easier to just figure it out

[@emanuelsuarez2911]

He looks like a good guy, he should be successful one day.

[@TechHyped]

Emanuel Suárez thanks bro!

[@expressivenebulae1188]

Thanks for the review! After days of relentless researching I ultimately found a shop that had the k6 w/ brown switches, rgb, though ill be using a static white most of the time, and in a nordic layout! Just a few days of waiting and hopefully itll change my keyboard size in half! Am hyped!

[@TechHyped]

🎉🔥! Congrats are in order, I guess! Hope it delivers ;)

[@coler4084]

so much production quality, much love

[@alexanderjarvis9827]

Not sure if you remember me, but I commented on one of your videos years ago...I think on the SHP9500? Glad to see you're still at it! And it actually looks like we have a lot in common, as I own a O2 amp as well, and also just purchased a K6 myself and got doubleshot ABS keycaps for them as well!

[@TechHyped]

Hey bro! Welcome back hehe! The O2 is such a good little amp, isn’t it? Clean af! I’m currently hunting for whats gonna be my custom look for the K6... I’m enjoying this board, for sure!

[@alexanderjarvis9827]

Tech Hyped Absolutely! I got my O2 secondhand, but it works wonders. I got the Tai-Hao Avatar III keycard on my K6, and I really enjoy them! Maybe you would like them too

[@JZETH_]

Super underrated channel. Thanks for this. I was going to buy a magic keyboard for my iPad but I’m going to get something like this instead

[@TechHyped]

Thanks dude. ;)

[@laserspewpew_7175]

I have had this keyboard for about 3 months and love it! easy to type with and I personally don''t have any issues with the height of the keyboard, have used it working from home and no problems. Feels solid too with the metalic casing.

[@TechHyped]

Didn’t know there was a new version of the K6. Been trying to get the other models in the studio for a comparison review

[@noctilucent7396]

How's the bluetooth? I'm looking for a primary wireless experience

[@laserspewpew_7175]

@@noctilucent7396 not had any issues. I use it all week working from home and charge it every 7 or 8 days.

[@noctilucent7396]

@@laserspewpew_7175 great! I notice different versions for sale which one should I go for? I'm reading the keys aren't the type that are desired pbt or whatever, hmm it fits the bill otherwise

[@laserspewpew_7175]

@@noctilucent7396 What are the two versions? If it's one with casing and one without I'd go for one with casing. I think the keys are fine myself.

[@uoieavillanueva5806]

THAANK YOU SO MUCH YOU'RE SO AWESOME AND KEEP DOING IT MAN!!

[@TechHyped]

Thanks, will do! Welcome aboard!

[@Triannosaurus]

I love where the mechanical keyboard market is going. I bought a epomaker gk86xs which is a competitor to this board. Can’t wait to finally get a hot swappable board 🙏🏼

[@TechHyped]

I was trying to get my hands on one, but Epomaker ghosted me totally haha... Guess I'm gonna just have to import it ;)

[@Triannosaurus]

@@TechHyped dang! would love to see a review from you!

[@TechHyped]

Will try! haha ;D

[@MagnaV4]

Very tempting board. I have the glorious gmmk compact which is also hot swap. I love its build quality. If the k6 does get an all aluminum frame I might pick one up

[@TechHyped]

A 100% aluminum frame would be total fire. Couldn't agree more.

[@YangYingX]

great video! I'm getting mine in a few days. going to add lubed novelkey creams and a few other mods. Can't wait

[@TechHyped]

Thanks bro!! Hope you enjoy them, but make sure to show off that modded job! Mine's about to come out as well... Keep an eye out for the video ;)

[@MawsYT]

I have a question. Is this the type of pcb that you can easily pull out the stock switches and replace them with new ones? If so, I would LOVE to get gateron ink yellow switches on this.

[@remy7663]

@@MawsYT yes its hotswap

[@TechHyped]

As @rémY said, yep, Hotswap PCBs are the ones that let you just pull out the switches and plug in new ones ;)

[@Triannosaurus]

Embattle just gotta know what the PCb doesn’t support 5 pin switches, so you’ll have to trim the plastic pins on some switches if you plan on using them.

[@theoverunderthinker]

I bought a K4 a little while ago and swapped out the keycaps for something a little less dark. I have no regrets. It is an awesome keyboards and has the 10 keys as well, so what's not to love? great video. thanks for making it!

[@TechHyped]

Thanks dude! Thanks for watching ;)

[@noctilucent7396]

How's the bluetooth working?

[@theoverunderthinker]

@@noctilucent7396 honestly, I use it in wired mode on my work computer (laptop) to get the additional keys, but I have connected it to my apple tv when I first got it and it worked fine. since I am not using it "on the go" and moving it around, I tend to think wired mode (USB) is just as convenient. sorry not much detail to add. 😊

[@noctilucent7396]

@@theoverunderthinker thanks just ordered it

[@theoverunderthinker]

@@noctilucent7396 I think you will like it. I have been using mine for work for over a year now and have no real complaints. It seems well constructed so it is not going to fall apart the first day at least; mine lasted a year+ already and still going strong, with no issues, and I am not that gentle typing! 😅

[@sans0666]

Very good video, very informative! I was wondering, would you still recommend this keyboard? I would like to buy the hot swappable version for gaming or would it be better to look for other wireless and hot swappable keyboard

[@TechHyped]

Thanks bro! Glad you've liked the video! ;) As for your question, well there are several parts to it: 1 - Do I still recommend this keyboard? Yes... New video on it coming tomorrow, probably. 2 - Hotswap + white illumination and plastic frame = best value deal 3 - I've been using it for gaming in wireless mode and haven't had a single issue. That said, I can't compare the wireless tech here to what you'd see on Logitechs wireless keyboards, for example, which has the same wireless technology that's basically as good as wired connections you find on the GPro wireless mouse (or on the Razer Viper Ultimate, for example). Unless you're like, 100% PRO MLG gaming all the way, I wouldn't worry too much about the performance of the K6 for gaming either. Just be aware of your battery-life and try to leave the cable close-by so your board doesn't die out on you in the middle of a game and you're left stranded.

[@sans0666]

Tech Hyped thanks for the tip, I think I’ll get it!

[@TechHyped]

You're welcome.

[@Swirlingovercoffee]

I think the only two points you missed out on are (1) that the non-hot-swappable variant could be a good gateway drug (pre-built but affordable) for those buying their first mechanical keyboard and (2) that (maybe) the red switches (with o-rings installed) could be the choice of those who have to work within earshot of other people. Other that these, great review. (My Keychron K6 just arrived - non-aluminum, non-hot-swappable, brown switches, RGB backlighting. In hindsight, I don't really need RGB.)

[@TechHyped]

Thanks dude! I'm glad you enjoyed the review ;) On the 2 topics tho, I kind of agree with you... Somewhat. 1 - yes, the non-hotswap version could be a gateway drug, hence why I said that taking hot-swap away, it's still a phenomenal board competing against stuff $30-$40 more expensive (by the end of the video) ;) 2 - The tactile bump on the Brown switches make zero difference in the noise profile, and the O-Rings don't take away that tactile feedback anyway, they just add in the mushy feeling to the keys bottoming out, which I really don't like, so RED + ORings wouldn't really "solve" the issue... (lubing the switches does, spoiler alert hahaha). Either way, if you're not looking forward to swapping switches or taking stuff apart to mod, the one you got was "almost" the perfect combo... Aside from the RGB hehehe ;D

[@hamfrey93]

Hello, really nice review of the product! Wanted to ask whether it would be possible to use the BT and Cable switch as a "KVM" switch between 2 devices?

[@TechHyped]

Never actually done that myself, but it should. Just pair the BT to one and use the cable to another system, and switch directly on the board.

[@pogpig3953]

very professional video - got me a good opinion on the keyboard

[@TechHyped]

Thanks! ;)

[@JayzBeerz]

I picked up the K6 with blue switches for $79.99. Once I got it I swapped the switches out for some Glorious Pandas. Great keyboard for the price.

[@TechHyped]

100% agreed

[@jaere17]

i just ordered the k6 but im new to custom keyboards. do you think spray painting the case and backplate to white would be a reasonable/do-able first mod?

[@TechHyped]

Jason Respicio definitely. I mean, its gonna be more work than relubing and clipping stabs or adding dampening material to the case, but its gonna give it a distinct look for sure and its not “that hard”. Its gonna take patience to take everything apart and wait for the paint to dry properly, as well as protecting the inside of the case due to the battery, but should look sick! Especially the plate, as it may help with illumination A LOT! Just posted a sneak peak of my current mod process on instagram btw 😎🔥

[@KozaiDesign]

I love the layout and the classy colourway of the keychron k6 but I love the clean and sturdiness of the drop entr keyboard. I think my personal preference are deeper cases where the key caps mesh with the case well. In addition, I think I like the compact 65% keychron layout. Maybe it’s just because I know drop is a lot more “popular” which means more reassurance but I am very stuck between which to get considering the prices are the same. What do you think?

[@TechHyped]

Well.... I have both here, and I’d say its not just a matter of layout and build, because they’re almost for different purposes. The K6 is wireless, compact, potentially hot-swap, can have rgb lighting and has built-in features to work with Mac, iOS and Android, aside from windows. The ENTR is a excellently built TKL wired mechanical keyboard with white lighting. That’s it. In terms of feature-set, they’re pretty different. At the same time, the k6 has a plastic frame, weird side connector, ABS keycaps, lightweight frame which exacerbates typing noises, it only connects via bluetooth (when in wireless mode) and some find that a bad call... I don’t mind any of that for the price because I reeeeeally love the K6, and Keychron isn’t as “big” as Drop, but don’t see that as an issue, really... Between the two, I’d personally get the K6. It offers more for the $, even if its a different take

[@KozaiDesign]

Tech Hyped appreciate your insighht!

[@sihansi7]

Wait, you don't have like a 100k subs?!!! Your videos are soo good!

[@sihansi7]

Quick question by the way, which stock switches are the quietest? Reds, Blues, or Browns? Also, on the official Keychron website, they have changed it from Aluminum Bezels to Aluminum Frame. For my keyboard, should I get the Aluminum Frame version, that's hot-swappable, with whatever switch is the best? Also sorry if my English is bad, I am using a translator.

[@TechHyped]

S.A Sharp-Katana hahah!!! Thanks bro! I appreciate the compliment! 😁😉

[@TechHyped]

S.A Sharp-Katana 1st, don’t worry on the english... not my 1st language either hehe. About the switches, reds should be the quietest out of the box, due to being linear. As for the frame, honestly, didn’t see anything about the new aluminum stuff being the entire frame/case... apparently its still “just” a bezel. IF its a complete frame, should be veeeery interesting! If its just a bezel, I wouldn’t suggest it... cosmetic and sort of useless, so, skip it unless you really like the idea.

[@sihansi7]

@@TechHyped ok. Thank you so much ;)

[@TechHyped]

S.A Sharp-Katana you’re welcome! 😉

[@gaborbocskai5420]

The Epomaker SK61S is the same, but cheaper, +PBT keycaps, +RGB in the stock edition, and with costum macro software. btw great video!

[@TechHyped]

Thanks bro! I'm in contact with them already ;)

[@xdlocus809]

Hello my questions is does it have any like delay compared to a normal wired keyboard in wireless mode? Nice vid btw

[@TechHyped]

Thanks mate ;) As for delays, honestly, if there IS anything it's not noticeable, either in normal use or gaming as far as I've been able to test. I'm not a pro MLG gamer, but I play a lot and mostly competitive shooter games, and haven't had any issues with it (aside from one time when the battery died on me during a match).

[@ethanquin7271]

Saw those 1st playing cards, nice

[@TechHyped]

Gotta have some playing cards on your setup to fiddle with! ;)

[@gildirksen]

I'm left handed too. But never played games with left hand mouse. That was cool. Thank you. I ordered one too

[@TechHyped]

Thanks bro! Hope it gets there soon hehe. Here's a doozy for ya: I'm not a lefty! HAHAHA! Well, I am, but I'm used to mice with the left hand because I've used to draw a lot so my right side would stay clear for that, which evolved into using tablets like the ones from Wacom for example. Buuuuuuuuuuut, LEFTIES UNITE! \o/!

[@angeldubon9590]

Tech Hyped you use it with your left hand? Suspicious...

[@TechHyped]

🤔🤪

[@_fiftyseven_]

Hello Sir, I'm actually planning to buy this keyboard. Can you let me know that if I can use other keycap sets (like HyperX Pudding Keycaps) or not? If yes, then which one's do you recommend other then HyperX Pudding Keycaps at a budget since the right shift key doesn't match size & also for good amount of RGB illumination? U gained a sub BTW :-)

[@TechHyped]

Thanks for the sub, bud! Welcome aboard 🔥 As for the keycaps, you can fit basically any keycap set that can work with “cherry style stems”, which is the design of the switch “pin” you attach the keycaps to. As for pudding-like sets on a budget, that’s harder to say… its been forever since I’ve gone looking for one, as I’ve never personally enjoyed them, but they are probably your best bet in terms of turning this board into a rgb illumination powerhouse. Finding something that has the correct keycap sizes tho is tougher… You’ll probably need a full 100-140+ set to have all the options, unfortunately.

[@_fiftyseven_]

@@TechHyped Thanks for the advice sir!🙂

[@dylangreenberg555]

I got my k6 but I think I’m going to return it because of the poor usb c port location. Everything was going good for it except that part

[@TechHyped]

The USB location could be better.... But since I'm always rockin' it wireless, I barely mind it hehe.

[@paolopetrozzi2213]

Hi. Thanks for the video. A word on your monitor? Which model is it? (Very nice video, bravo)

[@TechHyped]

Thanks bro! Its an Acer Predator x34

[@77edwilson]

Had to send one back... The hot swap was broken off the J key. I will try another one hoping I had a lemon.

[@TechHyped]

Eric Wilson oh that sucks when it happens, but every single brand has these sorts of problems sometimes. Hope the second one works fine!

[@alexvswrld]

Was it a lemon?

[@TechHyped]

Something that comes wrong/bad/broken from the factory.

[@junwei1984]

I just brought k6 and I new to mechanical keyboard. How do i press ctrl alt delete on a window os setting.

[@TechHyped]

Should be ctrl + alt + fn1 + [

[@akuno7294]

there are different o ring options you can get very hard ones, if you prefer that over a "soft" feeling.

[@TechHyped]

Oh, I’m aware... its just not the same as going all out “custom lubing nut-job” tho 🤪

[@tf2hion]

How high is the keyboard from the bottom to the top of the keycaps? I know the last row and first row are different in height because its angled, so what is both the measurements for the first and last row? The frame/base is said to be 37mm in height, so would that mean the first row is about 52mm? and the top row about 57? This board seems extremely high and was just wondering what the dimensiosn are from the bottom to the top of the keycaps.

[@TechHyped]

Hummmm I didn't really measure it before, but here you go! - About 3cm from the desk to the top of the bottom row keys - About 3,7cm from the desk to the top of the top row keys - About 4,3cm from the desk to the top of the top row keys with the smallest feet adjustment - About 4,8cm from the desk to the top of the top row with the biggest feet adjustment. Honestly, the middle of the road is perfect for me, but that's why I said a wristrest might come in handy ;)

[@tf2hion]

@@TechHyped Ohh really? Im suprised, I thought the frame was by itself around 3.7cm? I guess I was wrong.

[@TechHyped]

I measured it with a measuring tape, stock feet and keycaps. they do seem quite large in photos, but honestly, not that much for me. Well, you could see in the video the K6 side-by-side with the Drop CTRL, they're basically identical in height.

[@PanchoBDM]

Would you pick it over a logitech g915 tkl? Here on argentina the price difference is not that much (the k6 with hot swap costs about 170 usd after impot taxes) and the g915 can be bought locally for around 215 usd, or is still the k6 a better option even with that in mind?

[@TechHyped]

Geez, $170?! Ouch... ;/ Anyway, the G915 is a good board overall, but whats good about it kinda falls into personal preference, I guess... I mean, it's low profile, great, but that and the switches makes it basically impossible to get replacement keycaps, so there goes your chances to customise the look of the board. It's low profile and the switches are nice, but they're not hot-swap, so it's one typing feel forever. The Lightspeed Wireless tech is theoretically best in class, but I haven't had any issues while gaming or doing anything else with my K6, so... To what point does that reeeeeeally play a factor, unless you're like über competitive or something, right?! Anyway, I'm more into the mechanical keyboard look and feel of the K6 + the hotswap thing... And I'm 10000000% loving the smaller 65% form-factor as well, but again, this is all personal preference, right?!

[@PanchoBDM]

@@TechHyped exactly! My thoughts are the same for the factor since i saw the ducky, and the bluetooth option. I don't know if i'll be changing the switches but at least i would have the option. Im not sure if low profile would be worth it as I never tried it on a mech. I use it for programming and gaming and probably will use it wired on the main computer (linux desktop without bt, maybe a dongle will do) and with Bluetooth to my laptop or tablet, it depends. Thank you, i'll think more about it since its not only that it costs 170 usd but also thats a ton of money here (almost 1/5 of a good monthly salary and maybe 1/2 of the lowest, lol).

[@TechHyped]

That's the right approach, I think, especially since it's quite a lot of cash. One step at a time, hehe. =]

[@migc7113]

I have it and i pretty much love it, but i am still wondering about if it has its own keyboard software?

[@TechHyped]

Not that i’ve seen just yet.

[@vazeer]

I have Keychron K2 but is always on wired mode. Going wireless on the keyboard does not make much difference as a keyboard is always sitting statically, unlike a wireless mouse which is much much efficient to use in wireless mode as there is no drag bcoz of cables. K2 is too thick and some time on long-run wrist starts to hurt. In this I think K6 are will be better.

[@TechHyped]

Thats a pretty valid point towards keyboards, actually. You're not sliding them around all that much anyways, so the wireless thing is not really there for performance or efficient use of the devide, being more focused on the aesthetic side of things, and to alleviate clutter, of course. That said, good looking custom cables are dope, and I'd LOVE the K6 to have the usb port on the back because of that.

[@Lolilol1990]

What type of switches does get supported? Cherry MX Style and something like healios?

[@TechHyped]

Yep. Cherry MX plate or pcb (pins) switches are fine here!

[@EhItsYaBoi]

Just wanted to point out it seems the K6 has the same key layout as NovelKeys NK65. Might be nice to know since the NK65 is a bit more well known

[@coolbus_4585]

Dz60 also has the same layout

[@coolbus_4585]

Sorry I mean dz65

[@xdpenguin2752]

haha this video just convinced me fully to get the k6

[@TechHyped]

+1 to persuasion lol

[@AlleDagenVeelGames]

Same 😃

[@metinemiroglu1936]

Sorry for off-topic question, what is the monitor used in this video? Thanks!

[@TechHyped]

That's an Acer Predator X34 (the OG one that didn't have the horizontal swivel)

[@HolaRayzelHere]

great review! does anyone know by chance on tips on painting this keeb? i love it but my set up is all white

[@TechHyped]

There are plenty of tutorials around. One of the easiest I've seen was to take it apart completely, set aside the PCB (obviously), tape down the inside to protect the battery and the cable and go nuts with a spray can for the actual case. You can try and scrap the plate or just use metal spray to coat it in white, preferably on all sides, and then just put it all back. I guess you could spray paint the buttons as well with the same kind of paint you use for the case, since it's all plastic. OH, and you might want to cover the rubber feet so that you keep the grip and don't ruin the rubber... Or replace the rubber strips with white rubber, for a super white look, but that will definitely be a bit of extra pain =P

[@TechHyped]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCrZqiMrKain5I Not specific to the K6, but should give ya a good look at the process... At least the case part, which would be the same for the plate but with a different kind of paint. Sanding down the plastics to make them more porous and using primer stuff should make it last a lot longer. The details on it remaining super smooth or a bit grainier depends on how you sand and all that. Best to look at the tutorials themselves because I've never done this, personally hehe.

[@cjepino]

8:12 I would like to point out that that 65% layout isn’t that uncommon and full keycap sets should include those key sizes.

[@TechHyped]

CJ Epino 65% boards aren’t uncommon, but non standard bottom rows are a bit harder to find. Sure full sets will come with those keys almost all the time, but you still need to grab a full set which bumps the price/cost of the sets ;/

[@axea4554]

Just ordered it. The thing you mentioned that RGB lightning is pretty dim is a bummer... I hope it's not too dim

[@TechHyped]

You can always turn off all the other lights in the room.... it helps... 😜🤪🤪🤣

[@carlitoxb110]

I use it everyday and I love it totally recommend

[@stevensalas7565]

I just got mine today and I'm in love with it, i don't know if it's because it's my first mechanical keyboard but everything about it is awesome.

[@jeffreypowell7374]

@@stevensalas7565 mine comes in the mail today. I dropped the ball on my first mech by getting a corsair with cherry reds. I need that tactility!

[@montloza8453]

Is there an option to lock your preferred choice of backlit light?

[@TechHyped]

It actually keeps the previously chosen backlight options you had whenever you turn illumination on/off or even the keyboard on/off.... At least from Bluetooth to OFF and back it'll keep it up. ;)

[@FBracht]

Dude, would love to get an answer from you on this: in day-to-day productivity usage, how inconvenient it is to have to use the Fn1 and Fn2 keys all the time? I'm especially concerned with the Mac shortcut for swapping between windows of the same app, which uses Cmd along with the key above Tab - which on the K6 becomes Esc. Would I need to hit Cmd+Fn1+Esc for that? (This is my only concern with the K6, otherwise I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on it.)

[@TechHyped]

Sorry for the delay there, dude, but here you go: I'm 100% alright with the Fn2/Fn2 keys. You'll use it somewhat constantly, yes, but honestly it's not something you'll even get your self really bothered with. Mac shortcut mapping is pretty easy, and since I was already using shortcuts with my previous board (meaning FN+something), moving to this and having to deal with the FN2 option isn't that much of a big deal, and I'm quite happy with it. And yes, You'd use CMD + FN1 + ESC, hehe. Really, not that big a of a deal, at least for me. ;)

[@FBracht]

@@TechHyped Thanks for confirming! I love the look of the K6, as I’m a sucker for compact hardware like that, but I think I’m getting the K2 instead. As my native language is Portuguese, which uses accented words all the time with characters like `, ~, and ^ (that all sit on the number row on the K6), I think it would be bothersome to have to hit Fn for each and everyone of these on the K6. If I was typing at least 90% on the time in English, I think the K6 would be my choice, but as it stands, the K2 seems like the safest choice.

[@TechHyped]

Yeah, just so you get it, I'm coming from the same experience you're trying to "avoid" or think how is going to play out, because I also need to type in Portuguese about as much (or more) than in english in my day-to-day activities. It's really not the most irritating thing ever... ˜ is the only real boring one to keep doing with FN+Shift+Esc. ` is FN + ESC, and depending on the mac keyboard you're using, you'll have to use shift for that instead of FN anyways, so it's just another 2 key combo. And ^ is shift+6 in any keyboard I've ever seen (or at least as far as my memory serves). The K2 is a "safer" rout if you don't wanna suddenly realize that you CAN'T deal with the FN combinations, yeah, but I couldn't be happier with the small form factor of the k6 here ;) Anyway, just trying to lend a helping (and weirdly accurate to your situation) experienced-hand here ;)

[@FBracht]

@@TechHyped That’s so cool, man, that you type in Portuguese as well hahaha. Totally pegged you for a native English speaker. Well, I did the totally irresponsible thing: got a K2, then *also* got a K6, just to get a hands-on experience with both. I’m already using the K2 for 3 days. The K6 will take a few weeks to arrive since I bought it directly from Keychron, and so it’s an international shipment to Brazil, those take a while. (Got the K2 locally, slightly used.) So far with K2, I can barely imagine a better keyboard right now. This thing is so good to use, and also super cool looking. Let’s see how it goes when I get the K6 as well. My guess is I will definitely like the compactness of it, and I will consider it even more cool looking and all, but I will struggle with muscle-memory and will end up preferring the K2, especially because with the K6 I can’t go like “ok, I can consider this my only keyboard going forward, so it’s ok to develop new muscle memory for it” because I will still be using the regular MacBook keyboard and other ANSI keyboards here and there. My fear is that I will love the red switches I ordered on the K6 better than the browns that came with the K2, but will be forced to choose between keeping a regular muscle memory or using the reds hahah If that’s the case, them I guess I can always get a K3 with red switches down the line as my official main keyboard and sell these two current experiments. Either way, it’s been fun dipping my toes in this keyboard world. Thanks for the answers! You got yourself a new subscriber here. :)

[@TechHyped]

God dang it this notification system from KZbin... 🤬 “The irresponsible thing”.... aaaah yes. Spoken like a true future mecha keyboard evangelist 🤣 There’s always the chance that you’ll fall in love with the 65% form factor, especially since you’re used to a macbook keyboard to begin with, which is a very close match, I’d say. But hey, you’re probably waiting a couple (more like “several”) months for your K6 to arrive, so by then you might have beeb able to rethink the idea to go for a K3 as yet another keeb lol! As far as muscle memory goes tho, going from a mac keyboard to the k6, windows laptop keyboards, tkl and full-sized boards, once you’re used to the one of them, the other ones come really easily. My 2 major problems are with keyboard without arrow clusters (60% and smaller), and going from more “classical” Querty to Ortholinear, which can be a TRUE PAIN for the first 30-50 minutes (now that I’ve used it for long enough to have a bit of muscle memory for it as well). Best of luck with your keyboard journey, my friend! Welcome aboard the team ;)

[@ZedArray]

So, i've been thinking of getting a mechanical keyboard and I'm deciding between keychron k6 and ducky one 2 rgb tkl. Which one should I get? I would want one with tkl layout, but I also want to try the gateron switches. Please feel free to also add other keyboards on the table. Thx

[@TechHyped]

DeadlyGamer57 // DG57 well... there are several good TKL options but you’d have to scavenger a bit to find the ones with GatBrowns, AND the K6 isn’t TKL so it might not deliver what you’re looking for. That said, Ducky does some EXCELLENT stuff. You wouldn’t be badly served by either imho. Glorious has a tkl gat keyboard if Im not mistaken.. The CM CK530 is also tkl with gat browns if I remember correctly.

[@ZedArray]

@@TechHyped there's the Keychron K8 that's currently available for pre order. I'm pretty sure im getting that one

[@TechHyped]

@@ZedArray Isn't the K8 still in "kickstarter"? That being ready to ship, I'd go for Gat brown hotswap with white backlight haha. Unless you're looking for exchanging the keycapset for something a bit brighter, then the RGB illumination gets a bit of a boost, but I'd still say it's a better value to go for basic white + hot-swap, that way you can tweak your switches, lube and get them feeling astonishingly better than stock ;)

[@TechHyped]

@@ZedArray The latest video on the channel is actually exactly about that - customising the K6 (which would probably be the same as the K8).

[@ZedArray]

@@TechHyped im going for gatbrown hotswap rgb

[@angeldubon9590]

i bought the optical blue switches, do you think that was a bad decision?

[@TechHyped]

Ohhh... Couldn't say! I haven't tested their optical switches, and as for them being Blue, well, depends on the sound profile you're looking for! ;) Don't sweat it!

[@valcriston]

If it’s a standard PCB can you swap the casing though?

[@TechHyped]

Should, but there are the controls on the left for the buttons tho.... and the controller for the battery

[@limeee1340]

Underrated

[@TechHyped]

Thx 🤘🏻

[@AntonioTotaroGuitar]

9:10 omg, i'm also left handed, but when i play i use "p" ecc... for my movement, you can try, it's really better

[@TechHyped]

I’ve tried in the past but got kinda used to the wasd area using fgerq for other skills and caps/shift/ctrl for movement modifiers (jump, crouch, sprint etc)… I think that was solidified because of some game I used to play where you couldn’t remap keys… not sure. I’ll tive the P cluster another try just in case tho ;)

[@fazramahalli]

wow this guy games with left hand. great video by the way

[@TechHyped]

Thanks dude! My left hand needed something to do HAHAHA

[@zinnatfahim2057]

can you please tell me the name of another keyboard here that is with the K6?

[@TechHyped]

Drop Ctrl

[@vwdriver67]

I put some magnetic tape in it it helped with the weight and the sound.

[@TechHyped]

Magnetic tape? Really? Gonna try it out 🤘🏻

[@vwdriver67]

@@TechHyped Ya it didn't effect the wireless signal and after if you tap on the bottom plastic it doesn't sound so hallow and cheap

[@TechHyped]

Why thanks for the suggestion! I'm gonna take a look at that, for sure!

[@Delta-it8ou]

Once this guy learns about zilents, it's game over

[@TechHyped]

I'm waiting my shipment atm hahaha

[@sophiahuang1173]

good quality video :D

[@TechHyped]

Thanks! ;)

[@frinzsagmaquen5234]

is this hotswappable to gateron milky brown?

[@TechHyped]

Well.... are milky browns the same in structure are normal browns? Do the math 🤪

[@tdr5944]

Like and subscribed!

[@TechHyped]

🤘🏻🔥

[@weilun6032]

which variation did you get for the keyboard?

[@TechHyped]

Hot-Swap, Brown Gats, Plastic bezels, RGB

[@Patataasada]

Title: Everything you need! Me, an intellectual: Where's the numpad?

[@TechHyped]

Lol!

[@tazzarew]

Hey is it all good if u good tell me the size and is to thick

[@TechHyped]

- About 3cm from the desk to the top of the bottom row keys - About 3,7cm from the desk to the top of the top row keys - About 4,3cm from the desk to the top of the top row keys with the smallest feet adjustment - About 4,8cm from the desk to the top of the top row with the biggest feet adjustment.

[@danthrives]

I have a question. is the k6 a better version of the k2?

[@TechHyped]

Its a smaller version... Each keychron keyboard is basically a different size and layout of the same overall board. Wouldn’t say its “better” hehe

[@danthrives]

@@TechHyped ohh ok thx for letting em know

[@crankiermusic7436]

Browns have long been known for not being tactile, if you're into the keyboard hobby, you'd probably know of the holy pandas, zealios v2's, or durock t1's which deliver actual tactility, unlike the ticklish bump browns have.

[@TechHyped]

I’m aware of all these other switches, but none of them are an option coming from Keychron, so its a mute point. Browns *are* the tactile offering from Gateron tho, be it a small, less pronounced one, or noot. Doesn’t mean everyone will like it, but it still is.

[@relax-vf4zg]

how to know the battery level of k6? is there any indicator?

[@TechHyped]

Yep, the LED flashes red when the battery is low.

[@relax-vf4zg]

Tech Hyped the LED is the one that is located at the left side of the keyboard that has bluetooth symbol right?

[@TechHyped]

Yep, that one. You can see it from up-top right to the side of the CAPS key.

[@rionn1652]

Which one better? K6 or ducky one 2 sf?

[@TechHyped]

Ducky's great, awesome build, excellent quality, but for the money I'd say you'd get more flexibility with a K6, which is in itself pretty good in terms of build, plus the K6 has the option for hotswap, which is something Ducky still isn't pulling out of their hats... Between the 2, if you're up for a wired great experience and you couldn't care less for hotswap, can't go wrong with either, and Ducky is a great take. If you're interested in flexibility, wireless, hotswap and that sort of thing, I'd gravitate towards the K6.

[@nahomhaile3943]

what's the difference between this and the K2

[@TechHyped]

Nahom Haile well, the K2 has another row up top for the function keys, and its a little taller as well, from the desk to the top of the keycaps. Battery and other functions are the same, but it doesn’t have the option for optical switches or a variant with a hotswap pcb.... what you buy is what you get, unless you desolder the switches it comes with to put in new ones.

[@callumfarrant]

i always wondered how left handed people play lol (9:10)

[@TechHyped]

Its a sight to behold... HAHA

[@WaningPassion]

He jumps how I crouch O.o

[@TechHyped]

huasdhuadhuahud

[@devbosko]

i am left-handed and I can tell you, that is NOT how left handed people play!

[@TechHyped]

Maybe that’s not how YOU play, but hey, who’s counting? Lol

[@VamshidharNippani]

wireless for gaming? Those keycaps look ugly. I would rather go for royal kludge rk71 for $50 as I would play wired anyway. And RGB doesn't look great. Battery life looks good though. Can the battery be upgraded? Thoughts??

[@TechHyped]

Ok, lots'a questions in one haha. Let's go: 1 - yes wireless for gaming. Just like Razer's Viper Ultimate. Is a direct wired connection MORE RELIABLE? It can be, but that's not guaranteed for sh*t sure! And from my tests couldn't pick up on a difference that'd have me grab the wire for these anyways. The convenience of wireless and the clean setup... Too sweet! 2 - Yeah, The keycaps are lightly elegant, but definitely a point for improvement. I'd liked it better tho if they had come with the darker stuff in the middle which is how they show them in the site ;/ 3 - Never tested the Kludge (stay tuned tho... Just sayin'). RGB is weak and I stated so in the video. The fonts on the stock keycaps DEFINITELY DON'T HELP, and it's a major point for improvement. Stoc out of the box, the white illumination is the one to go with, hence why I suggest going for Plastic Frame + White Lighting + Hot-Swap. 4 - Not sure on the battery. It's easy to get to and I guess you could buy a replacement one that's bigger, as long as it's got the same contact cable/pin, but you'll have to tinker with the inside of the case to be able to fit it correctly. This would probably be THE single biggest custom job this board could have done. Still, I've been using this thing for WEEKS in the same charge and nooooooo issues. Battery life in this thing is pretty dang good. Ps: what if we could fit some sort of kinetic energiser or power converter that would transform typing into energy for the battery? Oh geez, I'm gonna lose my mind thinking about this.

[@VamshidharNippani]

@@TechHyped Thanks for the reply. Have you checked drevo calibur V2 pro. It has the same OEM as the royal kludge rk71 but with Bluetooth 5.0 and 3000 mah battery (rk71 has 1000mah). please review both as there's only one review for wireless version of drevo calibur V2. Kinetic energizer idea is SICK!!

[@TechHyped]

Haven't seen those yet! And it seems these things are out of stock in SO MANY places! Geez! I'll try to get my hands on them asap! ;)

[@ares.3239]

This or kemove snowfox ( it has hot swap,wireless,and 90 dollars, and good rgb)

[@TechHyped]

Bro, sorry I forgot to answer you lol. Anyway, I haven't used the Kemove, so I can't really comment between them... BUT what I would say is: 1 - 60% is almost a no-go for me because of the arrow keys... (personal preference) 2 - the case is still not metal 3 - it's more expensive comparatively 4 - smaller battery (3000 mAh) Can't attest to the RGB, construction, feel, keycaps and everything.

[@decree72]

Bigger battery, it already has twice the capacity of the Anne Pro 2 battery...

[@noctilucent7396]

Yeah I was gonna go with Ann pro, but it seems this has a larger battery AND a stronger Bluetooth capability

[@martinokelo5470]

Can you connect it to ps4

[@TechHyped]

Honestly, no clue. Haven't tried it, as I don't have a PS4 hehe. If the PS4 can connect to bluetooth stuff like other keyboards, then yes, this would connect to it.

[@user-ni6ys4tu8z]

Почему канал маленький, а качество просто бомба? Подача-офигенная

[@TechHyped]

Thanks! Really appreciate the compliments ;) ps: Google Translate coming in clutch while I can't read Russian :D

[@bjmaldonado]

Review starts at 2:09

[@velka3313]

How can i change my home key to delete?

[@TechHyped]

You'd have to remap it through Karabiner (for mac) or SharpKeys (for Windows).

[@velka3313]

Will the key setting also getting changed when i pair it with android or mac? Or will it revert back to default key setting when i used it on other os/ device?

[@TechHyped]

That I’m not sure. Far as I know, if you remar a key when the board is set for windows/android, it’ll work like that for both systems. Same thing when it’s set to Mac/iOS

[@Marian1st.]

Great videos. Trying to figure out your cool accent. Is it Canadian?

[@TechHyped]

Thanks! Hope you keep enjoying the content ;) As for the accent, think further south of that border... Like... Quite a bit further south hahaha!

[@Marian1st.]

Tech Hyped Latino! Awesome. You sound VERY American.

[@TechHyped]

Thanks I guess hehe. ;)

[@Just.a.person123]

Does the Bluetooth work on Xbox?

[@TechHyped]

Don't know. If a normal windows compatible bluetooth keyboard works with Xbox, this should too in Windows mode... Or any mode, really.

[@delmatr]

how tall is the keyboard

[@TechHyped]

- About 3cm from the desk to the top of the bottom row keys - About 3,7cm from the desk to the top of the top row keys - About 4,3cm from the desk to the top of the top row keys with the smallest feet adjustment - About 4,8cm from the desk to the top of the top row with the biggest feet adjustment.

[@woquefps]

how you hold the keyboard while your gaming looks like holding a sword like genji

[@TechHyped]

Crap... You noticed I'm a Genji main.... (not if he was the last hero on earth)

[@woquefps]

😳

[@TechHyped]

lol

[@woquefps]

Looooool

[@GavinGoh89]

I made a mistake and bought the non-hot swap :(

[@TechHyped]

Ooooh my man... =[ Well, that's not to say they won't still be good, but modding is gonna be considerably more difficult ;/

[@swingg541]

but how do i type @

[@TechHyped]

Shift+2…. As in absolutely every keyboard above a 40% (probably)

[@demon6937]

ohh been a while since I last saw left handed gamer

[@TechHyped]

Lefties UNITE!

[@coolbus_4585]

I'm lefty,don't play like that tho

[@lrke5710]

Is This keyboard ment for gaming??

[@TechHyped]

Definitely not. Its meant for productivity. Can you use it for it? Yeah... Does it do a good job? Good enough for more casual gaming.

[@lrke5710]

@@TechHyped okay thanks so freakin much ❤️. Do u know any other keyboards in the same size but meant for gaming??

[@TechHyped]

You’re welcome, bud! The ducky One2SF is a 65% gaming board, but its 100% wired

[@lrke5710]

@@TechHyped thanks. I was actually looking for a cheaper one which made me think the keyboard u talked about in this vid could be the one. But as its not a gaming keyboard I should probably just buy the ducky keyboard....

[@TechHyped]

I mean, let's state facts. The Ducky board is a "gaming keyboard" first, only in the fact Ducky is more of a gaming-centric company nowadays. There are no "gaming features" that differentiate the boards in that sense. If you get a One2SF, it'll be a wired solution, correct? Which means you can grab a K6 and when you're down for gaming, just plug it in and have fun, but you'd still have a fully functioning and pretty dang good wireless keyboard on hand, that you CAN use for gaming in wireless mode (God knows I've done it 99.999999% of the time I've gamed with it). If it were up to me, I'd only get the Ducky if you couldn't care less for the wireless thing, but the fact the K6 has hotswap seals the deal in my books.

[@worlow1841]

I got a Razer Huntsman Elite as a replacement for my Razer Blackwiddow elite (which broke) from razer under warranty (horrible rma experience, took 1 month). After I unboxed it, I used it for 30mins and put it back into its packaging and put it on ebay for sale. Its a pos. As soon as this pos is sold, I will get myself the Keychron k6 with red Gaterons and lube it. Never gonna buy a razer Keyboard again. It sucks.

[@jimboronie9543]

Why do u use a wireless mouse

[@TechHyped]

Because there's literally no difference in performance or input lag between the Viper Ultimate and a wired mouse (even the own actual "normal" viper), so there's just no reason not to use a wireless mouse. Cleaner look on the desktop, one less cable to worry about and with the K6 as my keyboard of choice lately, the only wire running across my desk is my headphone. Perfect combo for me right now hehe ;)

[@jimboronie9543]

Tech Hyped ok thx

[@DarrylHebbes]

i am fine

[@TechHyped]

Darryl Hebbes good to know... 🤔

[@luizfernando693]

You are brazilian?

[@TechHyped]

Yep ;)

[@takoaka8201]

Why r u gaming on a Mac

[@TechHyped]

Im not... Windows notebook is right there on the side.

[@avo9029]

I’m just getting this for the sake of having a keyboard and the looks 🤦🏻‍♂️ i don’t understand anything lol

[@TechHyped]

Faaaair enough! Hahahaaha

[@avo9029]

@@TechHyped any other minimal good keyboards you recomend

[@TechHyped]

This has been my first 65% board, but if you'd like to try something like a 60%, Ducky would be a good first try.

[@remy7663]

@@avo9029 just get keycaps to change the look of a keyboard

[@Disharmony]

Nice to see Casey Affleck doing voice-over work amid the pandemic.

[@TechHyped]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@christopherbrown9958]

I swear all keychron needs to do is move the cluster......low profile body.......take all my money........wireless and hot swap already are worth the money

[@TechHyped]

lol

[@RAPFAN234]

Guys wondershare is malware look it up I had to factory reset my computer recently to get it off Please look it up just a warning

[@chandraveermathur642]

This dude looks like Dan Bilzerian

[@TechHyped]

What?! Really!? Minus the "I live in a Gym" look + top models and copious amounts of cash flowing around, obviously.

[@chandraveermathur642]

@@TechHyped Oh yeah!

[@rock-n-party9241]

They’re too clicky for my taste

[@TechHyped]

Even on tactile? Geez... You need overlubed linear silent switches, for sure! ;D