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Keychron K4 QMK Wireless Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Layout size:1800-compactConnection type:USB / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Keychron K4 QMK Wireless Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

▼Worse than 54% of keyboards
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

34%

8.3

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.3

Switches

20%

9.1

Materials

12%

5.7

Features

6%

8.5

Design

▼Worse than 53% of keyboards
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.8

Number of reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 83% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Keychron K4 QMK Wireless

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

34%

8.3

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.3

Switches

20%

9.1

Materials

12%

5.7

Features

6%

8.5

Design

6.8
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.8

Number of reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
1.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Popularity:
Keychron K4 QMK Wireless has a popularity score of 1.8 points, which is lower than that of 79.8% of products in this category.
1.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.8
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
Keychron Super
Actuation force
45 g
Min actuation distance
2 mm
Min actuation distance
2 mm
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 2 mm, which is longer than 66.5% of keyboards and equal to 33.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
1800-compact
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
100
N. of keys
100
▲ Better than 71% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 100 keys, which is more than 71% of keyboards and equal to 2% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB / Bluetooth
Connection type
USB / Bluetooth
▲ Better than 43% of models
This keyboard offers USB / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 42.7% of keyboards and equal to 14.3% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
yes
Multi-device pairing
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This keyboard supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth version
5.2
★ Better than 91% of models
This keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2, which is newer than 90.8% of keyboards and equal to 7.6% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
yes
Mac compatibility
yes
▲ Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
240 h
Battery life
240 h
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 240 h on a charge, which is longer than 67.3% of keyboards and equal to 5.5% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
▲ Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
no
Per-key RGB
no
▼ Worse than 73% of models
This keyboard does not have per-key RGB. 72.8% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
RGB zones
1
RGB zones
1
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 1 RGB zones, which is fewer than 84% of keyboards and equal to 2% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
Underglow / side lighting
no
▼ Worse than 8% of models
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
?
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
?
Keycap profile
OEM
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
▲ Better than 25% of models
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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Keychron K4 QMK Wireless vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 2 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    3 h
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <2.5 h – >6 h
    This keyboard charges faster than the average keyboard (3 h vs 5 h). The average keyboard takes 5 h to charge.
    3 h vs 5 h
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • 13 more keys
    N. of keys
    100
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (100 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    100 vs 87
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 60 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    240 h
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (240 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    240 h vs 180 h
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 13 more keys
    N. of keys
    100
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (100 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    100 vs 87
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 2 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    3 h
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <2.5 h – >6 h
    This keyboard charges faster than the average keyboard (3 h vs 5 h). The average keyboard takes 5 h to charge.
    3 h vs 5 h
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 60 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    240 h
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (240 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    240 h vs 180 h
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB / Bluetooth
    ▲ Better than 43% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    Per-key RGB
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 82 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    1
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (1 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    1 vs 83
  • 3.35x less popular
    Keychron K4 QMK Wireless is less popular than the average keyboard (1.84 vs 6.2).
    1.84 vs 6.15
  • 6% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Keychron K4 QMK Wireless
    the average keyboard
    Keychron K4 QMK Wireless has a lower user score than the average keyboard (7.55 vs 8.000).
    7.55 vs 8
  • 3.35x less popular
    Keychron K4 QMK Wireless is less popular than the average keyboard (1.84 vs 6.2).
    1.84 vs 6.15
  • 6% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Keychron K4 QMK Wireless
    the average keyboard
    Keychron K4 QMK Wireless has a lower user score than the average keyboard (7.55 vs 8.000).
    7.55 vs 8
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB / Bluetooth
    ▲ Better than 43% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    Per-key RGB
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • 82 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    1
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (1 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    1 vs 83

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Third-party reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Keychron K4 QMK Wireless

  • QMK/VIA support allows for extensive key remapping and macro customization
  • Highly efficient 96% layout provides a full number pad in a compact footprint
  • Hot-swappable PCB supports both 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches
  • Upgraded internal dampening (silicone pad and foam) results in a quieter, more solid typing sound
  • Seamless multi-device connectivity with pairing for up to three Bluetooth devices
  • Excellent cross-platform compatibility with dedicated Mac and Windows modes and keycaps
  • Sturdy build quality with a choice between plastic or more rigid aluminum frames

What we don't like about Keychron K4 QMK Wireless

  • High-profile design often requires a separate wrist rest for long-term comfort
  • Cramped layout can lead to accidental key presses, especially with the arrow keys
  • Bluetooth latency is noticeable in competitive gaming; wired mode is recommended for fast-paced play
  • Stock ABS keycaps (on some versions) can feel lower quality compared to PBT alternatives
  • Side toggle switches for OS and connection mode are small and can be finicky to use
  • Limited battery life indicator (often just a small LED) makes it difficult to track exact power levels

Verdict

The Keychron K4 Pro is a versatile 96% layout (100-key) wireless mechanical keyboard featuring full QMK/VIA support for extensive key remapping and macro customization. It offers flexible connectivity via Bluetooth 5.1 for up to three devices or a 1000Hz polling rate USB-C wired connection, powered by a substantial 4000 mAh battery that provides up to 300 hours of use with backlighting off. Key characteristics include a hot-swappable PCB compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches, south-facing RGB LEDs for better visibility, and a refined internal build featuring sound-absorbing foam and a silicone dampening pad for a 'thocky' typing experience. Main pros include its space-saving yet functional design with a dedicated number pad, high-quality double-shot PBT keycaps in the OSA profile, and seamless compatibility with macOS, Windows, and Linux. Notable cons include its significant height (up to 40mm) which often requires a wrist rest for ergonomic comfort, and a lower 90Hz polling rate in wireless mode which may not suit competitive gaming.

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