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Keychron Q6 Pro QMK VIA Wireless Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£210Layout size:Full-sizeConnection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Keychron Q6 Pro QMK VIA 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.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

â–²Better than 74% of keyboards
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

34%

8.6

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.1

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

8.0

Features

6%

7.0

Design

â–²Better than 68% of keyboards
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 394 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–²Better than 69% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Keychron Q6 Pro QMK VIA Wireless

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

34%

8.6

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.1

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

8.0

Features

6%

7.0

Design

7.2
User score
User score
8.4/ 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–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 394 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.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 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
â–² Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
Keychron Q6 Pro QMK VIA Wireless has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 64.7% of products in this category.
7.4
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%

7.4

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

8.0
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
Keychron K Pro
Actuation force
45 g
Min actuation distance
2 mm
Min actuation distance
2 mm
â–¼ 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
Full-size
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
108
N. of keys
108
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 108 keys, which is more than 89% of keyboards and equal to 8.4% 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
5.1
Bluetooth version
5.1
â–² Better than 67% of models
This keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 67% of keyboards and equal to 23.5% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
?
Battery life
300 h
Battery life
300 h
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 300 h on a charge, which is longer than 73.9% of keyboards and equal to 5.5% 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
108
RGB zones
108
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 108 RGB zones, which is more than 92.4% of keyboards and equal to 6.4% 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
polycarbonate
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
KSA
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 Q6 Pro QMK VIA Wireless vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 21 more keys
    N. of keys
    108
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (108 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    108 vs 87
  • 120 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    300 h
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (300 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    300 h vs 180 h
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • 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.
  • 25 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    108
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (108 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    108 vs 83
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 21 more keys
    N. of keys
    108
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (108 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    108 vs 87
  • 120 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    300 h
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (300 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    300 h vs 180 h
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • 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.
  • 25 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    108
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (108 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    108 vs 83
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 2.21x higher weight
    Weight
    2,160 g
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (2160 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    2,160 g vs 978 g
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    â–¼ 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 adjustable feet
    Adjustable feet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This keyboard does not have adjustable feet, the average keyboard does. 86.1% of keyboards have adjustable feet.
  • 61.5% more expensive
    Keychron Q6 Pro QMK VIA Wireless is more expensive than the average keyboard (£210 vs £130).
    £210 vs £130
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 5.85 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    44.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (44.1 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    44.1 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 61.5% more expensive
    Keychron Q6 Pro QMK VIA Wireless is more expensive than the average keyboard (£210 vs £130).
    £210 vs £130
  • 2.21x higher weight
    Weight
    2,160 g
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (2160 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    2,160 g vs 978 g
  • No adjustable feet
    Adjustable feet
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This keyboard does not have adjustable feet, the average keyboard does. 86.1% of keyboards have adjustable feet.
  • 5.85 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    44.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (44.1 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    44.1 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    â–¼ 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

Video reviews

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wired.com
23/03/2024
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howtogeek.com
28/09/2023
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Keychron Q6 Pro Review: A Durable, Intuitive, Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard
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trustedreviews.com
11/04/2024
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Keychron Q6 Pro Review
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zdnet.fr
25/04/2024
Summary of the review
Keychron Q6 Pro keyboard review: a retro style that will make you love typing again
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techprincess.it
29/03/2024
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Third-party reviews

Based on 394 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Keychron Q6 Pro QMK VIA Wireless

  • Premium full-aluminum chassis provides exceptional durability and stability
  • Gasket-mounted design offers a satisfyingly bouncy and comfortable typing feel
  • Full-size 100% layout is rare in the enthusiast segment and great for productivity
  • Highly customizable through QMK/VIA for remapping and macros without dedicated software
  • Excellent acoustic resonance with multiple layers of sound-dampening foam
  • Hot-swappable PCB allows for easy switch changes without soldering
  • Stellar battery life and convenient Bluetooth connectivity for up to 3 devices
  • Included high-quality KSA profile double-shot PBT keycaps

What we don't like about Keychron Q6 Pro QMK VIA Wireless

  • Extremely heavy and bulky (around 5 lbs), making it entirely non-portable
  • High-profile design may require a separate wrist rest to avoid fatigue
  • Opaque keycaps prevent RGB lighting from shining through the legends
  • High price point compared to plastic alternatives like the Keychron V6
  • Some users reported unstable Bluetooth connections or firmware-related bugs
  • VIA software can have a learning curve compared to plug-and-play gaming software
  • Lacks 2.4GHz wireless connectivity (found in the newer Q6 Max model)

Verdict

The Keychron Q6 Pro is a 100% full-size wireless custom mechanical keyboard featuring a robust, CNC-machined 6063 aluminum body and a double-gasket mount design with a flexible polycarbonate (PC) plate for a dampened, premium typing sound. It offers dual-mode connectivity via Bluetooth 5.1 for up to three devices and a 1000Hz polling rate USB-C wired connection, powered by an ARM Cortex-M4 MCU and a 4,000mAh battery that lasts up to 300 hours with the south-facing RGB off. Main pros include full QMK/VIA programmability, hot-swappable sockets for 3-pin/5-pin MX switches, and high-quality KSA profile double-shot PBT keycaps. However, notable cons include its significant weight of approximately 4.7 lbs (2.16kg) which limits portability, the non-shine-through nature of the stock keycaps, and a low 90Hz polling rate in wireless mode that may not suit competitive gaming.

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