Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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Regular price $279.00 Sale price $249.00
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Switches

The fully assembled version includes:
  • The keyboard PCB, the case, and the steel plate.
  • Double-shot OSA PBT keycaps (included Mac & Windows keycaps).
  • Gateron G Pro switches.

The barebone version does not include the keycaps and switches.
No discount codes can be used for Q2.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 263 reviews
79%
(208)
16%
(41)
5%
(12)
1%
(2)
0%
(0)
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gk
A solid keyboard with few surprises :)

QMK/VIA support is the main reason I went for this keyboard, and it did not disappoint! It works flawlessly everywhere!

As for the surprise... it's HEAVY -- a total brick! If someone breaks into my house.. I have just the weapon!
Additionally, the build quality is supreme, so I can just plug it right back into my computer!

J
John
Exactly what I was after

I've been using it for a day and have fallen in love with it. I bought the barebones version as well as the PC plate and have had a blast building it. The sound is incredible (tape & force break mod + lubed switches. Need to mod the stabs).
It looks perfect on my desk (silver case, BOW keycaps) and the key-spacing is just right. It feels gentler on the fingers to type on than my K1 Ver 4.
Programming with VIA was simple and I've programmed a numpad into it so I get to keep keypad printer lights in Davinci Resolve without having to have a large board. I'm a lefty, so it's kind of nice to have the keypad on the left (I've set the right-alt key to toggle the keypad).
I enjoy typing on it so much I found this review request just so that I'd have something to type up. That's how much of a pleasure to use it is. Highly recommend!

N
Nick Gulic
This is such an amazing keyboard

I've had mechanical gaming keyboards for years, but this keyboard blows them out of the water. I haven't tried to modify or change it in any way, it's just amazing out of the box. Sounds great, and it's super heavy which isn't good or bad really but just a real surprise when you lift it.

The biggest challenge for me is going from a full size keyboard to this one, as the arrow keys and shift button are laid out differently and it's messing with my muscle memory. But I'll get used to it. In hindsight, probably would have made sense to go to a TKL layout first to get used to not having a numpad, then to something like this. But either way, zero regrets with this keyboard.

R
Reuben Mair

AMAZING KEYBOARD, I have the novelkey cream box switches and they are awesome.

A
Antoine Busch
Great keyboard

This is a huge step up from the K6v2 I had before. It feels so much more sturdy and well built. I paired it with Boba U4T switches and the stock PBT keycaps, and it feels and sounds awesome.

Please note that the knob color may be slightly different with the case (the blue and grey only) as these parts are manufactured separately.

Keychron Q2 65% Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Keychron Q2

The Q2 is a fully customizable mechanical keyboard with a compact layout that pushes your typing experience to the next level. With a 65% layout, full metal body, double-gasket design, the Q2 is designed for a personalized experience and premium typing comfort.

Keychron Q2 65% Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Features of Keychron Q2 QMK VIA 65% layout custom mechanical keyboard
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Expertly crafted and compact 

To create a more compact and smaller keyboard for your desk, we bring you the Q2. The entire piece is crafted with 6063 aluminum that is processed through CNC machined, polished, anodized, sandblasted, and undergoes 24 more manufacturing stages to make the work of art that is the Q2. 

Aluminum frame of Keychron Q2 QMK VIA 65% layout custom mechanical keyboardKeychron Q2 65% Custom Mechanical Keyboard

All-around customizable keyboard

To build a fully customizable keyboard, we designed every component to be able to assemble easily. Therefore, you can customize and adjust each component you want.

Keychron Q2 QMK VIA custom mechanical keyboard with knob 65 percent layout and double gasket design and hot swappable Gateron G Pro switch US ISO UK layout or Barebone

Double-Gasket Design

The Double Gasket Design is a new innovative structure in the industry. In addition to the gaskets on the plates, we added silicone pads between the top and bottom cases to significantly reduce the sound resonance between the metals and reduce the noise of the impacted metals. This Double-Gasket Structure allows the keyboard to maintain the flexibility of the gasket structure and improves the overall typing sound. 

Double Gasket Deign of Keychron Q2 65% Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Programmable Knob

Designed to enhance your creative workflow, the premium rotary encoder allows you to customize your favorite keys and macros through the innovative VIA software with ease.

Rotary encoder function of Keychron Q2 QMK VIA 65% layout custom mechanical keyboard with rotary encoder knob version

You can easily customize the Q2's knob to your desired key or macro commands like zooming in/out, adjusting screen brightness, brush size, opacity, volume, selecting video clips or photos, or backlight hue.

Editing keymap on VIA

Zoom in and out via the knob controller

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OSA Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps

For the new double-shot PBT keycaps, we built a new profile. It has a similar height to that of the OEM profile and has a SA-like shape. We named it the OSA (OEM spherical angled) keycap. The PBT keycaps will provide excellent oil resistance, enhance the type feel, and prevent the legends from fading out.

OSA Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps of Keychron Q2 65% Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron Q2 65% Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Switch layouts between macOS & Windows

Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the Keychron Q2 comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard, one for each system.

Program Q2 with QMK & VIA

With full QMK and VIA support, you can program and remap each key on the keyboard with ease. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, even the knob and more. 

A brand new ultra-low-power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 MCU which is powerful, and armed with 128K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers.

QMK VIA screen capture of Keychron Q2 Knob version

Get the Q2 keymap working on VIA

To get started, please download the appropriate key map JSON file below, open VIA, turn on "Show Design tab" on "Settings" tab, drag the JSON file into the “Design” tab on VIA to get the Q2 keymap working on VIA. Since the VIA code for the Q2 is still awaiting approval from Github, it is not yet automatically recognized, so you will need to download and enter the Q2 keymap manually.

Note: Only the right JSON file can be input, please find the right version keymap JSON file which matches your keyboard to download.

Q2 Knob Version Keymap JSON

Q2 Non-Knob Version Keymap JSON

Hot-swappable

The hot-swappable sockets are mounted on the PCB, so you can install or change the switches without soldering. The PCB supports both 3 pin and 5 pin MX mechanical switches.

South-facing RGB LED Lights

The south-facing RGB is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle with the premium non-shine-through PBT keycaps installed. The south-facing RGB is also free from interference when the user installs Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on their keyboard.

Barebone US layout of Keychron Q2 QMK VIA 65% layout custom mechanical keyboard with rotary encoder knob version

Pre-lubed Gateron G Pro Switch

Every detail counts when it comes to a premium typing experience. An optimized mold with more precise positioning and less wobbliness will certainly improve your fingertip feel. Pair that together with factory pre-lubed Gateron G Pro switches, a smooth travel experience is guaranteed.

Gateron G Pro Switch Features of Keychron Q2 65% Custom Mechanical Keyboard
All New Screw In PCB Stabilizers of Keychron Q2 65% Custom Mechanical Keyboard

All New Screw-In PCB Stabilizers

The screw-in design increases stability and makes it easier for changes and upgrades. Precise craftsmanship makes the stabilizers more stable and less wobbly. The big keys’ (space bar, shift, enter, delete) typing experience is now more stable and smooth. The Keychron Q2 also supports third-party stabilizers including Cherry or Durock.

ANSI & ISO Layouts

ISO layout is widely used in Europe while the ANSI layout is widely used by the rest of the world.

Note: If you live in Europe, we recommend you to purchase the "Barebone ISO” version with the corresponding ISO keycaps. The "Barebone ISO” is suitable for all ISO keyboard countries like the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, etc.

ANSI Layout

ISO Layout

Typing Sound Test

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Different Versions

Keychron Q2 65% Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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What's in the box?

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Specs

Width121 mm
Length327.5 mm
Front Height20 mm  (without keycaps)
Back Height33.8 mm (without keycaps)
Feet Height2.7 mm
Angle6.5°
Weight1645 g ± 10g (Fully Assembled Version)
Body MaterialFull CNC machined aluminum
Plate MaterialSteel
Keycaps (fully assembled version)Double-shot PBT keycaps, not shine-through, OSA Profile (OEM height, SA shape)
MCUUltra-low-power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 (128KB Flash)
SwitchesGateron G Pro (Fully Assembled Version)
BacklightSouth-facing RGB LED
Switch SupportHot-swappable (5 pin & 3 pin)
StabsScrew-in PCB stabs
ConnectivityType-C cable
CableType-C cable + Type-A to Type-C adapter
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Keychron Q2 User Guide

Learn more about the Keychron Q2 such as the Q2 shortcuts, assembling the Q2, factory reset, and more in the FAQ section.

Customer Reviews

Based on 263 reviews
79%
(208)
16%
(41)
5%
(12)
1%
(2)
0%
(0)
g
gk
A solid keyboard with few surprises :)

QMK/VIA support is the main reason I went for this keyboard, and it did not disappoint! It works flawlessly everywhere!

As for the surprise... it's HEAVY -- a total brick! If someone breaks into my house.. I have just the weapon!
Additionally, the build quality is supreme, so I can just plug it right back into my computer!

J
John
Exactly what I was after

I've been using it for a day and have fallen in love with it. I bought the barebones version as well as the PC plate and have had a blast building it. The sound is incredible (tape & force break mod + lubed switches. Need to mod the stabs).
It looks perfect on my desk (silver case, BOW keycaps) and the key-spacing is just right. It feels gentler on the fingers to type on than my K1 Ver 4.
Programming with VIA was simple and I've programmed a numpad into it so I get to keep keypad printer lights in Davinci Resolve without having to have a large board. I'm a lefty, so it's kind of nice to have the keypad on the left (I've set the right-alt key to toggle the keypad).
I enjoy typing on it so much I found this review request just so that I'd have something to type up. That's how much of a pleasure to use it is. Highly recommend!

N
Nick Gulic
This is such an amazing keyboard

I've had mechanical gaming keyboards for years, but this keyboard blows them out of the water. I haven't tried to modify or change it in any way, it's just amazing out of the box. Sounds great, and it's super heavy which isn't good or bad really but just a real surprise when you lift it.

The biggest challenge for me is going from a full size keyboard to this one, as the arrow keys and shift button are laid out differently and it's messing with my muscle memory. But I'll get used to it. In hindsight, probably would have made sense to go to a TKL layout first to get used to not having a numpad, then to something like this. But either way, zero regrets with this keyboard.

R
Reuben Mair

AMAZING KEYBOARD, I have the novelkey cream box switches and they are awesome.

A
Antoine Busch
Great keyboard

This is a huge step up from the K6v2 I had before. It feels so much more sturdy and well built. I paired it with Boba U4T switches and the stock PBT keycaps, and it feels and sounds awesome.