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Recently got myself a Keychron Q11, my first split keyboard, very happy with it (www.keychron.com)
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Very noob review

  • built quality is solid
  • touches are easy to remap thanks to https://caniusevia.com/
  • the keycaps are very nice (and kind of made me realize how lower quality the one of the Anne Pro II were)

I was also lucky to got it half price (around 100€ total instead of 200€), so very happy!

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

I also recently picked up a Q11, along with a Q0 Max separate numpad. The lack if an End button in the standard layout was a bit weird IMO but it was easy enough to remap, and overall I've been pretty happy with it.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

I've had a Keychron for a few years and loved it. Just recently the S key started misbehaving. My love for this keyboard grew immeasurably when I discovered you can just hot swap the switches without any special tools while waiting for some replacement switches to arrive. Plus the switches are super adorable at 30 for $10.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (2 children)

Is there a reason you prefer a split standard layout like this, rather than a swoopy one like the Kinesis Advantage 360? Does the regular layout not cause wrist pain after a time, or are you able to adjust the two halves to prevent that?

I've currently got a Kinesis Advantage 2 and love the ergonomics of it, my blossoming RSI disappeared entirely after I got it. Now I'm thinking about going full split, but it's a pain the dick for gaming because I have to rebind everything every time I play a new game. If I could go back to a standard layout without developing RSIs, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

What are the case materials: what’s it made of?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Of the Kinesis? The Advantage 2 is some kind of polymer. Pretty durable.

Looks like the 360 is made with plastic too: https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards/kinesis-advantage360-review

Is there a case material you prefer? Reasons (including aesthetic)?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Generally I like metal, just for aesthetic and feel, but I do have an easier time getting a good sound out of plastic.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

I don't have RSI, so the staggered layout is ok for now. I also use colemak rather than qwerty, so that also helps with excessive movements. The adjustable split is definitely better for my shoulders.

I had the Kinesis Advantage 360 on my radar, but the price was quite high (literally 5 times higher than what I paid for the Q11 where I live), otherwise I would probably have given it a try.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

i tried 4 or 5 keyboards before i landed on a keychron, now don't see myself ever buying any different brand

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

Good to hear!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

Very nice review. I am even more of a keyboard noob so I'll just add:

  • Contains keys
  • Keys are arranged on a board