I wasn’t initially impressed with Keychron’s early Mac-focused mechanical keyboards, but the Q Series completely changed my mind when I tried it a couple of years ago. Since then, it’s become a staple in our top keyboard roundups, thanks to its impressive quality.
Now, Woot is offering several of the original Keychron Q designs at an incredible discount — with prices starting at just $69.99, even though these models typically retail for over $200.
So, what’s the trade-off? These are the first-generation Q Series keyboards, meaning they don’t have the Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless capabilities found in the newer Q Max models. However, if you’re okay with a premium keyboard that relies on a dedicated USB connection, this is a great opportunity.
The Q Series keyboards are a fantastic pick if you’ve been wanting to dive into high-quality, customizable mechanical keyboards. They feature robust full aluminum bodies, premium PBT plastic high-profile keycaps, full RGB lighting, compatibility with QMK or VIA programming, and multiple layers of internal sound dampening.
One standout feature of the Q Series is the hot-swap switch sockets, allowing you to experiment with different switches without needing to solder anything.
As of now, here’s what’s still available:
- Keychron Q1 (75% layout): $79.99
- Keychron Q2 (65% layout): $74.99
- Keychron Q3 (TKL layout): $79.99
- Keychron Q4 (60% layout): $69.99
- Keychron Q5 (96% layout): $99.99
A few K Series keyboards with plastic bodies are also on sale. This Woot sale is running until October 1, but some models may sell out before then, so act fast if you’re interested.
