Keychron K6
KeychronReleased 2020
K6
66/100
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (89/100)
- Strong build quality (69/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (55/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K6 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI · ISO · JIS · ISO-UK · ISO-Nordic · ISO-DE
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTray Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · Plastic · ABS
Keycap materialABS · PBT
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK6 vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini
K6Apex Pro Mini
| KeychronK6This page | SteelSeriesApex Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 66 /100 |
| Build quality | 69 /100Better | 56 /100 |
| Performance | 55 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Tray MountBetter | — |
| Case material | Aluminum · Plastic · ABS | Metal |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
