KeychronK2 Version 2 Wireless Gaming Mechanical Keyboard, Bluetooth/USB Wired Compact 84 Keys RGB LED Backlight N-Key Rollover, Aluminum Frame for Mac Windows, Gateron G Pro Red Switch

I have been using the Cooler Master blue-switch Quick Fire Rapid mechanical keyboard for a while. I initially purchased it for my windows dedicated gaming PC, which I sold about three years ago. Overall, I've been happy with it, but it is the Windows version and over the last couple of years I've been using it on my 2020 MacBook Pro.Lately, I've been wanting the dedicated keys specific to MAC on a mechanical keyboard (e.g. brightness, volume, command key, option, etc.). Politically, I'm not an Apple fan and wish they would stick to what they do best. However, they have solid hardware, software, customer support, which I prefer for pursuing my second masters degree over the Windows platform. I've been using Apple for years... HomePods, iPhones, MacBooks, iPads and so forth.I opted to try the brown keys from my blues... great choice for quick touch typists (you aren't heavy-handed mashing keys...even so, this will fit the bill).With the blue switches, I have to be quite a bit more precise with my keypresses due to the mechanical feedback/actuation. I often miss key presses because I do not pressing the keys down far enough due to the resistance require for that extra click feedback... so I opted for the brown switches because I like the feedback of the blues, but wanted something that required less effort like the reds.. I'd take a blue switch over red anyway... just not my thing as I like the feedback with slight auditory feedback... blue are just way too loud and disruptive when others are in the surrounding area.I ended up getting the K2 with brown switches. Perfect match for typing papers... not too loud, but I get that satisfying clacking sound without having to get past that "hard click." Blues also make it a challenge to double press keys (two of the same letters back to back e.g. "tt" in the word "letters). This makes my typing much more effortless while still getting that ever so slight and satisfying feedback (extremely subtle). I'm in love. Do I like the blue switches, oh ya, do I like the browns, I'm in heaven and probably should have opted for this switch-set long ago.I see myself using this keyboard for long nights typing 15-25 page papers as well as gaming as I did with my blue switches. I like the loud feedback/click of the blue, but I get that somewhat with browns and I don't have to work as hard or be as accurate with my typing since it doesn't require as much pressure with my key presses. My typing is much more on point when writing papers, extended emails, etc.Form factor wise, the K2 it is very compact. Awesome due to my restricted desktop space and I don't need the # keypad. When I read reviews, many mentioned the large and elevated front lip area... ughh, I understand what they are saying... ergonomically, no issues on my end with the elevated feet on the top side extended. It is nearly perfect... even without the top side being elevated. I'm pretty sure this company likely took this into consideration when designing the product, but it may not be for everyone (the thicker front frame area).Is the hype true? I'd say so. Look at all the positive feedback on Amazon. The company has been pretty successful. The keyboard was nearly $100 for me and I'm glad I decided to just spend the money to give it a try. The design is simplistic and looks great (professional environments and for gamers... wonderful compromise if that's what you call it). The RGB backlighting is fun and interesting, but not a necessity. I enjoy it overall.Would I recommend this keyboard to my peers and family? Without hesitation. I'd recommend it to my gamer friends as well as working professionals... and those who just want a keyboard that is comfortable. For those that just want something to plug and play... not for the money... e.g. my mother who will sit on Youtube and Facebook finger jamming away at keys.Summarily... get this keyboard if you want a solid typing and gaming experience from a quality product... for the average person finger-pricking at the keys... just go to Walmart and get a $5-10 keyboard. If your here looking at reviews... it is for a reason... you want a descent keyboard and are willing to spend the money... I'd say do it without hesitation. I purchased mine thinking I'd try it and simply send it back if it gave me any reasonable doubt... it is staying and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it again if need be...-------14OCT20-------Just wanted to emphasize after owning this keyboard for a brief period now that it is one of the best typing experiences I have ever had since my 20+ years of having to type on keyboards... I have 3 degrees, so I've done a lot of typing in regards to my life experience. I without a doubt would recommend this to family, friends for personal, school, and professional use without hesitation. The keyboard is a steal at around $80-100. The build quality and color scheme are outstanding as well and will fit most any environment... looks professional as well as fun with the addition of RGB that can be set to just white. This keyboard is great for gamers as well... just a no nonsense, compact, aesthetically pleasing keyboard that performs flawlessly. I know I mentioned a lot of this previously, but I can't emphasize enough how wonderful this keyboard has been since I constantly have to use it day in and day out.

Since I needed new peripherals to go along with my new M1 Mac mini last November, after years of typing on flat MacBooks, I decided to finally treat myself to my first mechanical keyboard since the original IBM PC was offered with one. After a long online dive, when I surfaced I had decided on the 75% Keychron Wireless Backlit RGB with Brown switches and Aluminum Frame.For me, these Browns by Gateron are an acceptable compromise between mechanical feel and reasonable noise, just as long as you are okay with the lack any actual mechanical "break" when actuating. I prefer not waking up the house late at night! That being said, I do sometimes still miss a clearly felt mechanical actuation feel, but this works for me, and is still legions ahead of any membrane keyboard, or Apple's own. IThe keyboard is rather tall, but not exceptionally so. I use it with the rear feet extended for a more sloped typing angle, which helps. I ordered the matching Keychron Wooden Palm Rest in anticipation of this and it makes a big difference when I do serious typing. I also prefer the feel of the finished wood on my palms over spongy fabric covered palmrests, or the bare glass top of my desk. When just casually surfing the web or doing other non-typing-intensive tasks, I put away the palmrest since it just tends to get in the way if I have to move the keyboard around and have desk clutter.Bluetooth is rock-solid, with never a glitch or delay, ever. In fact the connection is far more reliable than with Apple's Magic Trackpad 2 that I bought at the same time. If I recall, I think I had to use a wired connection just once, to be able to boot up my brand new M1 Mac mini. This is a condition specific to only the M1 versions when using a non-Apple keyboard on a new machine.The RGB color options and patterns, though entertaining as heck at first, end up becoming more of a distraction after a while. I ended up using one preferred color pretty much all the time. Keyboard circus lights can be distracting!A note on the colors, specifically blue. Normally a color I might choose, this blue is not very bright, even when turned all the way up in the dark. I always end up using the brightest setting for all the colors, all the time, to get to a decent brightness level. Except for blue. I find it far too subtle. in my photos I use cyan/teal, which I like very much.Battery life with the RGB lighting activated is an issue, but it's addressed in the descriptions when you buy it. Expect to get a full day's use out of it, then plug it in overnight so you're ready to go in the morning. With the illumination turned off, it's much longer, maybe a few days.After nearly a year of use, I can say I am still satisfied with my purchase. I wish the lighting was a tad brighter, and the rubber on one of the folding feet has disappeared (a much bigger problem on the Keychron Palm Rest on which ALL of the pads slid right off it's base - a BIG problem since it'll wobble without!), but not enough suffer any buyers remorse. The keycaps still look good with crisp lettering, and they haven't acquired significant shine from use yet. Battery life is as purchased. it still looks and types great. Whether or not you consider it's reasonable cost vs. comparably featured keyboards from some others, it's a worthy purchase.Except for that one rubber foot-pad... When one falls off, you know more will eventually follow. Especially when you consider how awful they were on my Palmrest. I tried everything to get them to stick - unacceptable that they all fell off within a few weeks of purchase.Keychron, you make some good gear that I'm comfortable recommending to others. I want mine made right again; how does one get replacement feet, please?