I wasn’t too impressed with Keychron’s earlier Mac-focused keyboards, but the Q Series completely won me over a couple of years ago, and it’s since become a regular in our best keyboard recommendations.
Today, you can grab several of the original Keychron Q Series keyboards at a major discount from Woot, with prices starting at just $69.99, even though they typically cost over $200.
What’s the downside? These are first-gen Q Series models, meaning they lack the Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity found in the newer Q Max versions. However, if you’re comfortable with a high-quality keyboard that requires a USB connection, these deals are a steal.
The Q Series keyboards offer a premium experience with features like full aluminum bodies, high-profile PBT keycaps, full RGB lighting, compatibility with QMK or VIA programming, and layers of internal sound dampening to improve typing acoustics.
Perhaps the most appealing feature is the hot-swappable switch sockets, letting you switch up your typing experience without any soldering involved.
Here’s a breakdown of the models currently 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
You’ll also find some K Series keyboards (with plastic bodies) on sale. This deal runs until October 1, but stock is limited, so don’t wait too long if you want to grab one.