Keychron Keyboards Article Review - May 2026

The best mechanical keyboards in 2026: We reviewed 100+ models to find the best 'thock' - By Darragh Murphy Contributions from Nikita Achanta, Peter Wolinski, Ashley Thieme, @Tom's Guide

"As mechanical keyboards go, the Keychron V1 Ultra 8K is one of the best out there."

 

 

 

 

I used Keychron’s new split mechanical keyboard for a week and its tether-free design is a complete game changer - By Anthony Spadafora, @Tom's Guide

"All the ergonomic comfort of a split layout, with the freedom of being truly wire-free."

 

 

 

 

'One of the only budget mechanical keyboards I’d buy': here’s how the Keychron V1 8K sets a new gold standard for cheap decks - By Nikita Achanta, @Tom's Guide

"Offering a lovely typing experience and sound profile, as well as great build quality, the V1 8K doesn’t give you much to complain about."

 

 

 

 

I just tested the foldable Keychron B11 Pro Ultra-Slim keyboard — it’s good for typing but it might leave you feeling shortchanged - By Nikita Achanta, @Tom's Guide

"This is a fantastic deck for on-the-go typing as its scissor switches are responsive, and its concave keycaps negate the possibility of typos."

 

 

 

 

'The key switches have an immensely satisfying thwock' — I reviewed Keychron's gratifyingly clacky keyboard and it's a beautifully constructed but hefty beast that I'm loving for my home office - By Christian Guyton, @TechRadar

"The Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K is the fanciest version of Keychron's 75%-scale keyboard, delivering a premium typing experience thanks to its high-end metal construction and Silk POM key switches."

 

 

 

 

'Frankly absurd' — I reviewed the Keychron V1 Ultra 8K and loved its ridiculously epic 660-hour battery life and sky-high 8,000Hz max polling rate - By Alex Berry, @TechRadar

"For gaming and general productivity, the Keychron V1 Ultra 8K is one of the better value mechanical keyboards right now."

 

 

 

 

I tested the new Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition for a week, and it's dressed to impress — and priced to match - By Reece Bithrey, @TechRadar

"The Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition is a potent brute of a gaming keyboard that pairs powerful internals with a striking and hefty concrete chassis."

 

 

 

 

I've spent the past month testing Keychron's concrete keeb and it's absolutely brilliant, with one small sticking point - By Andy Edser, @PC Gamer

"But in all honesty, I think it's one of the best keyboards I've ever used. And yes, the concrete shell is definitely a factor."

 

 

 

 

Keychron’s New Portable Folding Alice Keyboard For Laptop Users - By Mark Sparrow, @Forbes

"The keyboard is rugged enough to slip into a laptop bag and ensures the user has an ergonomic input device wherever they go."

 

 

 

 

Keychron Q3 Ultra 8K Keyboard Review - By Mat Mynett, @KitGuru

"The Q3 Ultra 8K is a great 'workhorse' of a keyboard that is satisfying and comfortable to use."