Keychron K2 HE Rapid Trigger Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard with Hall Effect Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switch, 2.4 GHz QMK Bluetooth 5.2 RGB Compatible with Mac Windows Linux (Aluminum + Wood)

My work career has involved a keyboard of some kind, from the time I learned to type on a manual typewriter in high school. My professional career included word processing on both stand-alone and regular computer systems (that's a total of 50 years). I've used all types of keyboards (I fondly remember the original IBM PC as a favorite). Lately, I've been looking for a keyboard that would give me a great typing experience without breaking the bank. I tested several manual switch keyboards, but this was the first magnetic switch. The typing on this gives me the familiar feedback of both sound and feeling that I loved in the IBM. It's heavier than I expected, but that adds to the solid feel the keyboard has as I use it.This offers great functionality with the ability to switch between 2.4GHz/Bluetooth/wired connections. The keys are responsive, and the spacing is great for typing at something more than hunt-and-peck speeds. I prefer the soft-white lighting behind the keys, and the clear lettering on the caps also speaks to it's quality.All this to say that this has become my new favorite, hands down, for general typing use. I don't game, so I can't speak for what it might be able to do there, but if you are looking for a great quality keyboard that will make typing a pleasant experience (again ??), without costing the proverbial arm and leg, this is a great choice!

I've been using this as my main for about a month now. Set multiple profiles for switch actuation for shorter throws during gaming sessions and another for full throws for work. I absolutely love this board - for all use cases. I can't believe the price point either. No comment on the wireless performance because I only use it wired.I only have "2" minor complaints.. The chassis is not aluminum; it's plastic. You have to pick it up and feel it to know this. It doesn't look it at a glance. Although for the price point this isn't a complaint. I just thought I'd mention it. The other "complaint" is more of a preference. I'm not overly fond of the size or shape of the surface of the keycaps. Personally i need something with a bit more surface area. Again, this is preference - I have big hands/fingers. I'm sure the average finger sized of us will find these perfectly fine.Now for the sound. I wouldn't use "thocky" to describe it.. but it is pleasant enough. Crispy is the word that comes to mind. Probably due to the plastic chassis? All of my other boards are aluminum and it is a different kind of note. Not bad, just different than what I'm used to. I haven't felt the need to take it apart and do any modding to alter the sound profile yet - as I was originally assuming I would. In my opinion that means Keychron is doing a great job here. I probably will down the road because why not tinker? I just don't think it's necessary out of the box.As a first time Keychron buyer - they got me on the hall effects and general aesthetics - this is a great first experience for me with their products. At this price, I can't recommend this board enough.

I can’t recommend this keyboard enough. It’s affordable (compared to, say, wobkey). It’s classy. It’s solid. It’s durable. The Hall effect and rapid trigger are spot on. Its battery life is impressive despite Hall effect being notoriously power hungry. The switches are smooth. The RGB is surprisingly good. It feels amazing to type on. It’s not compatible with anything other than Gateron Hall effect switches, which makes its hot swappable feature kind of a moot point, but that isn’t much of an issue since the gateron switches it comes with already knock it out of the park. I could type on this thing forever. this is the only Hall effect keyboard I know of that actually THOCKS. Get the k4 HE if you want one with a numpad.

I am obsessed with technology and my most recent dive down the rabbit hole is finding the perfect throcky, creamy, and beautiful keyboard. I have owned many keyboards, the most of which are mechanical keyboards. I enjoy modding them (changing out switches, cushioning, and keys. When I discovered the Keychron K2 Hall Effect Mechanical Keyboard, I fell in love! Surely it’s the classiest keyboard I’ve ever owned. I cannot believe how amazing this keyboard feels at this price point. I own both the white and black ones. The wood rails just ooze classiness. Even a keyboard snob like myself is enamored with this beauty. Buy it now, before Keychron realizes what a gem this is and raises the price! You won’t regret it for a moment.

I'm a really picky keyboard snob, so the keys have to have just the right amount of "clack" and require the exact amount of pressure. This keyboard fits the bill perfectly for me, and the backlight is a fun option as well. Seriously, I would take this keyboard with me while traveling and hook it up to my laptop because I'm so fond of it. The wood frame is a nice touch in this plastic world. I absolutely love it!

Phenomenal keyboard. I’ve had a wooting 60he, 80he, Logitech g915 tkl x, Asus azoth, and razer falchion and huntsman.It definitely feels better than both of the wootings and I had both of those modded to the brim. If I had to describe it, it would be a soft typing experience. The second best feeling and sounding keyboard I had was the Azoth but that was not magnetic. The build quality on this is also fantastic. It has a nice weight to it and the wood really makes it feel and look premium.The battery is great as well, it’ll last me 1-2 weeks with low brightness depending on how much I’m playing.What I don’t like about it is how horrendous it is to update the keyboard and the web based software is terrible. It’s actually horrible. Nothing saves and it’s very glitchy. Hope you can save your settings to it and never touch the software ever again. This keyboard should be $200-$250 but it’s half the price.