Keychron X6
KeychronReleased 2024
X6
86/100
65% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (92/100)
- Class-leading customisability (90/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the X6 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
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
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightNorth-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions38
Weight521 g
More specs
Height Mm38 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowX6 vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max
X6Keychron K1 Max
| KeychronX6This page | KeychronKeychron K1 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 86 /100Better | 85 /100 |
| Build quality | 83 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Performance | 69 /100 | 81 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Tray Mount | PCB MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS | ABS · Aluminum · PlasticBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
