Keychron V6 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard, 2.4 GHz Bluetooth QMK Full-Size Layout RGB with Hot-swappable Gateron Brown Switch Compatible with Mac Windows Linux

I’m new to the mechanical keyboard world so I was very overwhelmed when I started looking at all the various options and trying to figure out the terminology as well as how the different switches feel and sound.This keyboard was for my wife who types a lot and really wanted a keyboard that was going to be closer to the experience of typing on an old school typewriter with heavier tactile key presses and the clack of the keys. She also wanted a keyboard that was full sized since that is what she is already so used to.The Keychron V6 Max with Gateron Banana Switches checked all the boxes, but I was still hesitant simply because I’ve always bought the simple and cheap keyboards like Logitech’s MK series which you get a keyboard AND a mouse for $30-50. Spending $120 on just a keyboard seemed downright outrageous. That is until I had this keyboard in my hands. Not only did it check all the required boxes, but once I got my hands on the keyboard it created new checkboxes that are now requirements for any keyboard that comes after.Pros: Insane build qualityIncredible sound and feelEasy to customizeExcellent web-based softwareGreat connectivity optionsFantastic battery lifeBright backlight with lots of RGB customizationsExtremely responsiveExcellent value for the moneyCons: Not buying this soonerI joke, but seriously I currently have no cons, fantastic product!

Background:This is only my second keyboard since I started gaming. My first was a Razer Black Widow, which lasted over eight years. When it finally needed to retire, I decided to try something new. Keychron came highly recommended by my friends, and I chose the V6 Max because I’m a sucker for a numpad and extra keys—especially useful when gaming.I picked the V6 Max specifically for its full-size layout. I love having the numpad and extra keys for added functionality. The color scheme is basic but clean, giving it a nice minimalist look. I prefer using a wired connection over Bluetooth, so I haven’t tested the wireless feature yet—but I’ll update this review if I do.I went with the Banana switches, and the feel is very different from the Razer Green switches I was used to. They’re lightly tactile and produce a somewhat hollow sound when pressed. I'm not entirely used to the feel or sound yet, but that’s likely just because this is only my second mechanical keyboard. Still, the typing experience is smooth and satisfying. If you like a lighter actuation force, Banana switches are a solid choice. If you want more versatility for both typing and gaming, the Brown switches might be a better option. The keys have a nice texture—smooth but with just enough friction to prevent accidental slips. Even though I’m still adjusting to the feel, my typing remains accurate and fairly fast. I usually type at 120 WPM, and with this keyboard, I average around 105–110 WPM. As for gaming, the keyboard performs well. I’ve had no issues with responsiveness or functionality. I do prefer a more clicky switch for gaming, but that’s just a personal preference—the Banana switches still hold up well. If you like a softer, hollow-sounding switch that’s not too loud or too quiet, I’d recommend giving these a try.The RGB backlighting is fully customizable via the web or through QMK/VIA. It’s a cool aesthetic feature, though the lighting doesn’t shine through the keycaps, so it doesn’t help much with visibility in low light. There are also plenty of other customization options, including keybinding, firmware updates, key testing, snap action, key bouncing, etc.TLDR: Overall I give it a solid 5 stars as it's a good bang for your bucks. You are given a nice minimalist design with fully customizable RGB and key mapping. The Banana Switches offer a smooth tactile feeling to it with a hollow a sound, which makes it satisfying to hear, but not too loud. I have not tested out it's Bluetooth functionality because I prefer wired over it, but I will update my review if I ever use it.

I quite like this keyboard right out of the box, but ultimately got it as my first foray into the world of custom mechanical keebs. It's great for that, a platform to mess with. I did a lot of studying on what to start with and this really hits all my buttons - hehe. I have two other mech keebs - one of them also a Keychron and it's also very good (just not a 100% size like this one). I do recommend Keychron.The design is good. It's quite heavy but has enough grab-able chassis all round for me to move easily.It has a freakin' knob! I freakin' love knobs! It's pre-programmed for the main volume and it pushes for mute - so cool. The placement of it kinda crowds the F-keys, but that's worth it for sure.It's pretty quiet which isn't a bad thing. I like the sound it makes and I might even like it louder.The feel of the Gateron Banana switches is great. I like the tactile bump and the force is just enough to please me. I'm looking for a more forceful and tactile switch, but these are great for now.The key caps are not translucent, so I'm looking for others also, but these are fine.It is completely programmable, of course, and I have yet to mess with it, but I understand it has QMK firmware that can be customized with some open source software called VIA which was one of many requirements for me.All in all, at ~$115 this is a good bargain. Highly recommended.

Firstly, this keyboard looks, feels and sounds amazing. The brown switches are satisfying and the full-sized-ness fits most of my needs. I'm a power user and if I could I would use just the keyboard for all my needs. This keyboard comes pretty close.Gripes:1. My biggest issue with this keyboard is that the backlight doesn't shine through the keys preventing me from using this keyboard at night. Oversight on such a pricey product.2. Being a power user I am missing a button next to Right CTRL to do a right click.3. Programming buttons is not as easy as they say.4. The first time I got this keyboard the Mac/Win switch did not work which took me a good week to troubleshoot since I couldn't imagine it was a faulty switch (I know, my fault). Luckily Amazon remedied it replaced the keyboard with a working switch.