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Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Layout size:60%Connection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:hall effectPolling rate:1000 Hz

Keychron Q4 HE 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.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
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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â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

80%

7.8

Technical score

20%

6.4

User score

â–²Better than 79% of keyboards
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

34%

8.0

Connectivity & Power

28%

7.3

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

7.0

Features

6%

3.4

Design

★Better than 93% of keyboards
6.4

User score

User score
6.4/ 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
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Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 16 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.
â–¼Worse than 97% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

34%

8.0

Connectivity & Power

28%

7.3

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

7.0

Features

6%

3.4

Design

7.8
User score
User score
6.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 16 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.
6.4
Popularity
Popularity
3.6/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Popularity:
Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless has a popularity score of 3.6 points, which is lower than that of 71.7% of products in this category.
3.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.0
Switch type
hall effect
Switch feel
linear
Switch name
Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula
Actuation force
40 g
Min actuation distance
0.2 mm
Min actuation distance
0.2 mm
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 0.2 mm, which is shorter than 80.1% of keyboards and equal to 1.8% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
60%
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
61
N. of keys
61
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 61 keys, which is fewer than 92.2% of keyboards and equal to 7% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
â–² Better than 57% of models
This keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 57.3% of keyboards and equal to 42.7% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
yes
Multi-device pairing
yes
â–² 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
â–² Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
100 h
Battery life
100 h
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 100 h on a charge, which is shorter than 63.6% of keyboards and equal to 8.5% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
Per-key RGB
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
61
RGB zones
61
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 61 RGB zones, which is fewer than 75% of keyboards and equal to 6.1% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
Underglow / side lighting
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
south-facing
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Case material
aluminum
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
OSA
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
â–² 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 Q4 HE QMK Wireless vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • Rapid trigger support
    Rapid trigger
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • 1.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.2 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Analog input support
    Analog input
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This keyboard supports analog input, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards support analog input.
  • Adjustable actuation
    Adjustable actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Dual actuation support
    Dual actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • 0.2 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.8 mm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.8 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.8 mm vs 4 mm
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² 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.
    March 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Rapid trigger support
    Rapid trigger
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • 1.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.2 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Analog input support
    Analog input
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This keyboard supports analog input, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards support analog input.
  • Adjustable actuation
    Adjustable actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Dual actuation support
    Dual actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • 0.2 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.8 mm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.8 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.8 mm vs 4 mm
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • 26 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    61
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (61 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    61 vs 87
  • 1.8 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    3.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (3.8 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    3.8 mm vs 2 mm
  • 80 h shorter battery life
    Battery life
    100 h
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (100 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    100 h vs 180 h
  • 44.7% higher weight
    Weight
    1,415 g
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1415 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,415 g vs 978 g
  • 22 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    61
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (61 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    61 vs 83
  • 92.3% more expensive
    Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless is more expensive than the average keyboard (£250 vs £130).
    £250 vs £130
  • 24.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless
    the average keyboard
    Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless has a lower user score than the average keyboard (6.41 vs 8.000).
    6.41 vs 8
  • 68.7% less popular
    Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless is less popular than the average keyboard (3.65 vs 6.2).
    3.65 vs 6.15
  • 92.3% more expensive
    Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless is more expensive than the average keyboard (£250 vs £130).
    £250 vs £130
  • 24.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless
    the average keyboard
    Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless has a lower user score than the average keyboard (6.41 vs 8.000).
    6.41 vs 8
  • 68.7% less popular
    Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless is less popular than the average keyboard (3.65 vs 6.2).
    3.65 vs 6.15
  • 26 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    61
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (61 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    61 vs 87
  • 44.7% higher weight
    Weight
    1,415 g
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1415 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,415 g vs 978 g
  • 0.3 ° higher typing angle
    Typing angle
    5.3 °
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (5.3 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    5.3 ° vs 5 °
  • 80 h shorter battery life
    Battery life
    100 h
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (100 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    100 h vs 180 h
  • 1.8 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    3.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (3.8 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    3.8 mm vs 2 mm
  • 75% lower matrix scan rate
    Matrix scan rate
    1,000 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <1k Hz – >8k Hz
    This keyboard has a lower matrix scan rate than the average keyboard (1000 Hz vs 4000 Hz). The average keyboard has a matrix scan rate of 4000 Hz.
    1,000 Hz vs 4,000 Hz
  • 22 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    61
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (61 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    61 vs 83

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Third-party reviews

Based on 16 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless

  • Premium full aluminum CNC-machined body provides extreme durability and a 'built like a tank' feel.
  • Hall Effect magnetic switches offer highly customizable actuation points (0.2mm to 3.8mm) and rapid trigger features for competitive gaming.
  • Versatile triple-mode connectivity supports 2.4 GHz wireless (1000Hz polling rate), Bluetooth 5.2 (up to 3 devices), and wired USB-C.
  • Fully compatible with QMK/VIA for deep key remapping, macro programming, and shortcut customization.
  • South-facing RGB LEDs provide better illumination from the user's angle and avoid interference with Cherry-profile keycaps.
  • Double-gasket mount design and internal dampening foam result in a soft, premium typing sound and feel.
  • Hot-swappable PCB specifically designed for magnetic switches, allowing for easy replacements or maintenance.

What we don't like about Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless

  • High-profile case design and fixed incline can be fatiguing for long typing sessions without a separate wrist rest.
  • Extremely heavy (approx. 1.5kg), making it less portable than plastic or smaller-framed wireless alternatives.
  • Magnetic switch compatibility is limited strictly to Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, not standard 3-pin/5-pin MX mechanical switches.
  • The 60% form factor has limited space for internal components, resulting in a battery life that can be drained quickly by high-intensity HE features and RGB.
  • Software settings (web interface) sometimes require a wired connection to save properly, rather than working over wireless modes.

Verdict

The Keychron Q4 HE QMK Wireless is a premium 60% layout mechanical keyboard featuring an all-aluminum 6063 body and Hall Effect magnetic switches that support adjustable actuation (0.2mm to 3.8mm), rapid trigger, and analog input. It offers versatile connectivity through 2.4 GHz wireless (1000Hz polling rate), Bluetooth 5.2, and USB-C, while maintaining a double-gasket mount design and OSA profile double-shot PBT keycaps for a refined typing sound. Main pros include its highly customizable magnetic switch performance, robust CNC-machined build quality, and full QMK/VIA support for extensive remapping. However, potential cons include its significant weight (approx. 1.5kg) which limits portability for its size, a high-profile design that may require a wrist rest for comfort, and the lack of dedicated arrow keys inherent to the 60% form factor.

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