KeychronK2 HE Rapid Trigger Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard with Hall Effect Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switch, QMK 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.2 RGB Compatible with Mac Windows Linux (Aluminum + Wood)

I think I might be in love—with a keyboard. The Keychron K2 HE is just that good. From the moment I unboxed it, I knew this wasn’t your average typing tool. It’s perfectly weighted—not so light it slides around like a nervous chihuahua, and not so heavy it feels like it needs its own gym membership. It’s solid, stable, and a joy to use.Typing on it? Absolute bliss. Each keystroke delivers a smooth, rich “thock”—like tapping little velvet pillows that somehow boost productivity. It’s quiet enough for shared spaces, but still gives that satisfying tactile feedback that reminds you: yes, you are better than membrane keyboards.Aesthetically? Stunning. Sleek design, tasteful wood accents, and a look that says “I read Wired and have good taste.” The wireless connection is rock-solid—Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz—and the battery lasts so long I started forgetting it even has a battery.Customization is next-level. Adjustable actuation and dual-function keys make it feel like the keyboard was custom-made for me.And here's the kicker: I loved it so much, I went out and bought the Keychron K4 HE QMK Wireless Gaming Custom Mechanical Keyboard too. Because when something this good exists in a bigger size, you upgrade your obsession.

This Hall effect keyboard truly does it all. It’s an outstanding performer for gaming and an absolute dream to type on for productivity tasks. The keys feel incredibly smooth and responsive, and the adjustable actuation gives you total control whether you’re working or in a competitive match. The web-based software is powerful, feature-rich, and easy to use, making it simple to fine-tune the keyboard to your exact preferences. The only issue I had was with the firmware update process, which required unplugging the USB-C cable, holding the escape key, and then plugging it back in. It was a little tricky to get right, but once it was done, everything else worked perfectly. The wood accents along the sides give it a sleek, high-end aesthetic, and the build quality feels premium throughout. This is hands down the best sounding and best feeling Hall effect keyboard on the market right now.

Wanted to try out some magnetic switches and I do not regret getting this keyboard at all. Out of the box everything is in perfect working order. The build quality is great!Everything feels super sturdy and the wood accents on the edges do not feel cheap. The included key caps are made of decent plastic and don't have any gross shine through from the RGB. The switches feel sooo smooth and creamy making the typing experience amazing. The overall footprint is about the same as the membrane Logitech MX mini I was using before. All-in-all, a great little boardThe only complaint I have is that I would have liked more robust lighting options, but what's here is fine. Theres plenty of modes to switch through, just nothing really looks quite right with this design. I'm not huge on RGB anyway so it will mostly just remain static.

I’m honestly amazed—and a little disappointed—I waited so long to get a Keychron. Setup was effortless, and the sound and feel right out of the box are incredible. I had everything ready to disassemble and lube it, but something told me to just try it first. I’m so glad I did.If this had a big-name brand on it, it would easily sell for $250–$300+. I use my computer heavily, and without double-shot keycaps, I usually wear off the legends in under a year. These keycaps feel solid, and the overall build quality is premium.The software is web-based and pushes settings straight to the board—no bloated RGB apps needed. Typing is smooth, the sound is satisfying, and what you hear in videos doesn’t do it justice. It sounds this good without lubing.It’s solid, heavy, user-repairable, and the company encourages that. This isn’t just good for the price—it’s great, period.

Aesthetics: Absolutely beautiful keyboard. The wood accents are such a nice touch and really make this keyboard stand out.LEDs: I think all modern keyboards have good RGB lighting/effects, and this one is no exception. The only downside is that the keycaps are NOT shine-through 😭. Honestly, it's not the biggest deal. I turned off the LEDS and now the battery lasts forever. Also, if you hold 'fn +B', it lights up the number keys to indicate the battery percentage. Super cool).Switches: This one is subjective, of course. The default keys feel good overall, and I get compliments on the sound it makes. I even got one over a Discord call 😂. For me, the switches feel a bit hard to press, so I replaced them with the DAWN version of the Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switch. I expected it to be quite a bit softer, but unfortunately, I barely noticed a difference. Please DO NOT waste your money on them. They're also hard to find (sold out almost everywhere).Connection: 2.4GHz and wired both work fine. I didn't notice any latency issues with wireless, the only way I've been using this keyboard. I'm also a huge gamer (FPS, RPGs, etc).Build/Size: Solid build overall. It has a nice and heavy weight to it (not good for portability). Key caps and switches are easily removable (comes with the tool).Software: I haven't used it much besides changing the travel distance of the magnetic switches. The only (minimal) downside is that the keyboard must be plugged in to update the configuration.Overall, I highly recommend this keyboard (even with the two issues I mentioned).