Keychron K6 Keyboard Review

The Keychron K7 and the Keychron K6 are similar 65% compact keyboards, except the K7 has low-profile switches while the K6 has standard-sized ones. The K7 is slimmer and lighter, and it's available with Gateron Low Profile switches and Keychron Low Profile Optical switches. The Gateron Low Profile Brown switches on our unit feel heavier than the standard Gateron Brown switches on our K6 unit, but the pre-travel distance is much lower, which some people may prefer. On the other hand, the K6 is available with standard-sized Gateron and LK Optical switches.

The Keychron K6 and the Keychron K3 are both very good all-around keyboards with similar features. The main difference is in their designs. The K6 is a compact 65% keyboard with standard keycaps while the K3 is compact 75%, meaning it has a function row, and it has low profile switches. They're each available with clicky, tactile, and linear switches. Typing feels better overall on the K6, but some people may prefer the low profile switches instead. Latency is also lower on the K6.

The Keychron K4 is a full-size version of the Keychron K6. There are some small differences, as the K6 feels better built and has lower latency when using it wired. Both keyboards are available with LK Optical or Gateron switches.

The Ducky One 2 SF and the Keychron K6 are both 65% keyboards, but the Ducky is wired, while the Keychron is wireless. The Keychron can be paired with up to three devices at once, which is great for multitasking. On the other hand, the Ducky has macro-programmable keys and onboard memory, which the Keychron lacks. Both keyboards are available in a variety of switch options. Unfortunately, the Ducky's latency is high, making it less ideal for fast-paced games.

The Obinslab Anne Pro 2 is a better wireless keyboard than the Keychron K6 overall. The Obinslab has much better latency, giving you a faster gaming experience. All of its keys are macro-programmable, and the keyboard is compatible with the ObinsKit software for easy customization. You can also pair it with four devices over Bluetooth. That said, the Keychron has dedicated arrow keys, which the Obinslab lacks, and its ergonomics are a bit better, thanks to the two incline settings. However, you can only pair three devices over Bluetooth at a time.

The Keychron K6 and the Keychron K3 (Version 2) are both compact, wireless mechanical keyboards. The K6 has a 65% layout, so it doesn't have a row of function keys at the top. Also, it has a higher profile and comes with your choice of tactile Brown, clicky Blue, or linear Red Gateron switches. On the other hand, the K3 V2 is a 75% compact board, and it has a low profile for better ergonomics. It uses low-profile switches, and you can choose between Gateron low-profile switches or Keychron Low Profile Optical switches. If you elect for the optical switches, the board is hot-swappable.

The Keychron K6 and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are 65% compact wireless keyboards, but they're designed for different uses. The Keychron is designed for office use, while the Razer is designed for gaming. You can set macros to any key on the Razer, and it has incredibly low latency and a Windows Key lock button. Both boards can pair with up to three devices via Bluetooth, but the Razer also has a proprietary receiver, which the Keychron lacks.

The Keychron K6 and the ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 are both very good compact keyboards for mobile use. The Keychron is slightly bigger at a 65% size because it has a few extra keys, including dedicated arrow keys, but the ROYAL KLUDGE is lighter. They're each available in different switches, but the Gateron Brown switches on our unit of the Keychron offer better typing quality than the RK Brown switches because the keys feel more stable. The Keychron also has RGB backlighting, while the ROYAL KLUDGE has blue backlighting, but it's also available in RGB.

The Keychron K6 is a good prebuilt keyboard for office use, while the GLORIOUS GMMK PRO is a barebones keyboard suited for many uses. The Keychron is a 65% board that you can use both wired and wirelessly, and it's available with Gateron Red, Blue, or Brown switches. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS is a wired 75% board that doesn't come with any switches or keycaps, so you can get any ones you prefer. Unlike the Keychron, the GLORIOUS comes with customization software, so you can remap the keys, set macros, and customize the RGB backlighting. Both have dedicated navigation keys and arrow keys, but the GLORIOUS has a dedicated F-row and a programmable rotary knob.

The Keychron K6 is a 65% compact wireless board, while the Keychron Q1 is a 75% compact wired board. The K6 has more incline settings, and you can use it wirelessly via Bluetooth and pair it with up to three devices at once. It also comes with shine-through keycaps, which help make the legends easier to read in a dark room. On the other hand, the Q1 is hot-swappable, and it comes with customization software to set macros to any key. Also, while we bought the fully-assembled variant, the Q1 has a barebones version. The Gateron Phantom Brown switches feel a bit heavier than the Gateron Brown switches on our K6 unit, but not by much. The Phantom switches on our Q1 have a brown casing, so setting the backlighting to white looks red instead of white like on our K6. However, you can swap out the switches for ones with a transparent casing if you prefer. 

The Keychron K1 and the Keychron K6 are both well-built, mechanical keyboards with RGB backlighting and multi-device pairing capabilities. The main difference between them is their switches: the K1 features low-profile switches and the K6 has standard ones. Also, if you play video games often, the K6 may be a better choice due to its much lower latency over both a wired connection and Bluetooth.

The HyperX Alloy Origins and the Keychron K6 are two different types of keyboards. While the HyperX is a full-size model meant for gaming and is wired-only, the Keychron is compact and wireless, and it's meant for office use. The HyperX naturally has more gaming features like macro-programmable keys and lower latency. Typing even feels better on the HyperX. The Keychron has Bluetooth support and can connect with up to three devices at once.

The ASUS ROG Falchion is better than the Keychron K6 for gaming. The ASUS has much lower latency whether used wired or wirelessly, and it comes with a polycarbonate cover case to protect the keys when traveling with it. You can set macros to any key on the ASUS, including to the touch panel on its left side, and you can customize the RGB backlighting. If you're looking for a wireless board to use with more than one device at once, the Keychron has Bluetooth and can pair with up to three devices. You can get the Keychron with Gateron or LK Optical switches, or you can get the hotswappable variant.

The Keychron K6 and the Keychron K10 are similar in features and performance, but they're different sizes. The K6 is a compact 65% keyboard, while the K10 is full-size, so it has a function row, navigation keys, and a numpad. We tested each with Gateron Brown switches, and typing feels great on both. The K6 has slightly lower latency when used with the wired, but it's still not low enough for most gamers.

The Razer Huntsman Mini and the Keychron K6 are compact keyboards meant for different uses. The Razer is a wired keyboard with macro-programmable keys, and it's available with either linear or clicky switches. On the other hand, the Keychron is a wireless keyboard meant for office uses that's available with a variety of switches, and there's even a hot-swappable version that you can buy.

The SteelSeries Apex Pro and the Keychron K6 are very different types of keyboards. The SteelSeries is a full-size gaming keyboard with unique OmniPoint switches, and you can change the pre-travel distance of each switch. You can also set macros on the SteelSeries, which you can't with the Keychron. The Keychron is a wireless office keyboard in a compact 65% size, so it can connect with up to three devices at once, and it's available in three different types of switches, allowing you to choose whichever you prefer.

The Keychron K6 and the Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II are compact office keyboards. If you want a model with integrated mouse controls, the Lenovo has a TrackPoint to control the cursor and mouse click buttons at the bottom of the board, identical to what you'd find on a Lenovo laptop. Also, you can reprogram the F12 key to open a webpage, program, or file or insert a line of text. On the other hand, if you prefer a mechanical keyboard with backlighting, the Keychron is a better choice. It's available with a variety of Gateron and LK Optical switches, and it can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth.

The Keychron K6 and the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad 2021 are compact keyboards but designed for different uses. The Apple is for use with iPad Pro and iPad Air only, so it can't pair with any other devices, especially since it doesn't support Bluetooth, and it can only pair through the Smart Connector. It uses low-profile, scissor switches that feel responsive and fairly light, but they require some force to get over the tactile bump. On the other hand, the Keychron can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth, and it's compatible with many operating systems. It's also a mechanical keyboard that's available with a few different switch types.

The Drop ENTR is a better keyboard than the Keychron K6. The Drop feels better-built, and its Halo True switches have a short pre-travel distance which makes it feel more responsive. You can also lock the Window Key on the ENTR, unlike on the Keychron. However, the Keychron is better for mobile devices thanks to its outstanding wireless versatility and compact size, and it has full RGB backlighting.

The Keychron K6 is a more versatile keyboard, and the Corsair K65 RGB MINI is a better gaming keyboard. The Keychron is a compact 65% keyboard that you can use wired or wirelessly via Bluetooth, and you can wirelessly pair up to three devices. It has ABS keycaps, two incline settings, but no companion software for customization. It's available with tactile Gateron Brown, linear Red, and clicky Blue switches. The Corsair is wired-only but has better latency, PBT keycaps, a Windows Lock key, and all its keys are macro-programmable either onboard or using the companion software, which is compatible with Windows and macOS. It's only available with linear Cherry MX Speed switches.

The Keychron K6 and the Corsair K70 RGB TKL are two very different keyboards designed for different uses. The Keychron is a wireless compact 65% keyboard, and you can connect it with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. It's available in tactile, linear, and clicky switches, while the Corsair is only available in linear. On the other hand, the Corsair is a wired-only TKL keyboard designed for gaming; it has much lower latency, macro-programmable keys, and the Cherry MX Speed switches on our unit have a low pre-travel distance.

The Keychron K6 and the Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad are two different types of wireless keyboards. The Apple is a full-size keyboard with scissor switches, but it's also available in a compact version. It connects to one device at a time via Bluetooth, and it works best with macOS PCs. On the other hand, the K6 is a compact mechanical keyboard available in different switch types, and it has multi-device pairing with up to three devices at once. It also has backlighting, which the Apple keyboard doesn't have. Typing is great on both, but it all depends on whether you prefer mechanical or non-mechanical switches.

The Keychron K6 is a 65% compact wireless office board, while the ROCCAT Pyro is a full-size wired gaming keyboard. The ROCCAT has an included wrist rest, a volume control knob, a Windows Key lock button. Also, you can set macros to all the alphanumerical keys on the left side of the board, and its latency is much lower than the Keychron's. However, the ROCCAT is only available with linear TTC Red switches. On the other hand, the Keychron is available with Gateron Red, Blue, and Brown switches. You can use it wirelessly via Bluetooth, and you can pair it with up to three devices at once.

The Corsair K55 RGB PRO and the Keychron K6 have many differences, but the Keychron is better overall. The Keychron is a compact 65% mechanical keyboard available with tactile Gateron Brown, linear Red, and clicky Blue switches. You can use it wired or wirelessly via Bluetooth, and you can wirelessly pair up to three devices. It also has full RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys and two incline settings, but it lacks a wrist rest. On the other hand, the Corsair is a membrane keyboard with rubber dome switches that are very quiet but feel heavier and have a longer pre-travel distance. It has an included wrist rest and one incline setting. It also has companion software for customization, dedicated media keys, and all its keys are macro-programmable. Unfortunately, while it has RGB backlighting, it's only zone lit.

The Keychron K6 and the ZSA Moonlander are both office boards but with very different designs. The ZSA is a fully split, mechanical board with an outstanding number of incline settings, a wrist rest, and you can remap many of the keys. On the other hand, the Keychron is a straight mechanical board with no wrist rest, and since it doesn't have customization software, you can't set macros or remap any of the keys. However, it's wireless, which makes it compatible with more operating systems than the ZSA.

The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 and the Keychron K6 are two very different keyboards. The Razer is a wired model made for gaming. It feels more comfortable overall and has macro-programmable keys. It also comes with the Razer Synapse 3 software to help you customize it to your liking. On the other hand, the Keychron is a wireless keyboard that's very good to use with mobile devices. You can pair it with up to three devices over Bluetooth and it has a more compact size, making it easy to bring it with you on the go.

The Keychron K6 is a 65% compact mechanical board, while the ROCCAT Magma is a full-size membrane board. If you prefer a wireless option, the Keychron is a better option, and it can pair with up to three devices at once. Also, it's compatible with many operating systems, including Android and iOS. It's available with Gateron Brown, Red, and Blue switches. On the other hand, if you prefer a wired non-mechanical board, the ROCCAT uses rubber dome switches. You can set macros to any key on the left side of the board, and you can set an Easy-Shift[ button to give you a second layer of controls.

The Keychron K6 and the Fnatic miniSTREAK are both mechanical gaming keyboards with RGB backlighting. The Fnatic is an excellent choice if you prefer TKL wired keyboards and want the option to set macros to any key using dedicated software. It's available with two different linear switches: Cherry MX Silent Red and Kailh Speed Silver. On the other hand, the Keychron is a good choice if you like compact wireless keyboards and don't mind finding third-party software to remap the keys. Also, the Keychron has lower latency, and it's available with Gateron linear Red, clicky Blue, or tactile Brown switches.

The Keychron K6 and the Razer Huntsman V2 are designed for different uses. The Keychron is a 65% compact office board that you can use wirelessly via Bluetooth. You can pair it with up to three devices at once, and it's compatible with both desktop and mobile operating systems. It's available with a variety of Gateron and LK Optical switches. On the other hand, the Razer is a full-size wired gaming keyboard with dedicated media keys, a volume control wheel, and a wrist rest. It has an 8000Hz polling rate, and its latency is much lower. It's available with Razer Linear Optical and Clicky Optical switches.

Although the Logitech K845 and Keychron K6 are both mechanical keyboards, they're quite different. The Logitech is a full-size wired-only keyboard, while the Keychron is a 65% keyboard that can be used wired or wirelessly via Bluetooth. The Keychron has full RGB backlighting, while the Logitech is white-only. The Keychron has a multi-device pairing that lets you pair up to three devices simultaneously so that you can switch easily between them. If you plan on gaming, the Keychron has lower latency in wired mode.