Keychron K10 Full Size Bluetooth/USB Wired Mechanical Keyboard - Gateron G Pro Blue Switch, RGB Backlight, 104 Keys for Mac & Windows - Perfect for Gaming, Programming & Office Work

When my old Logitech G710+ (my third of that model over ten year's time) finally kicked the bucket, I knew I wanted another keyboard with brown switches (mechanical feel, without the loud, clacky, mechanical sound). I'm a gamer, but not one who needs tons of extra keys for macros or crazy RGB lighting or anything like that. I wanted a keyboard that felt well-built, wasn't flashy, had a 10-keypad, and didn't have a bunch of needless extra keys.Ultimately, I narrowed my options down to the Corsair K70 MK.2, which is widely reviewed as one of the best gaming keyboards on the market, or the Keychron K10 (w/ 10-keypad), which looked promising, but barely reviewed. I chose the latter, and here's how that panned out for me.Pros:- The Keychron K10 was $65 cheaper than the Corsair K70 MK.2 (at the time of purchase) and significantly cheaper than every other comparable mechanical gaming keyboard.- It feels very sturdy and well-built.- It looks clean and professional with just a hint of flair in the optional orange keys (and RGB, should you choose to use it).- No extra software to install or spend hours coming to grips with.- Comes with the best key-remover tool I've ever used.- There's a simple white-light option for the RGB.Cons:- Despite supposedly being a "gaming" keyboard, this is clearly made with Mac users (i.e. non-gamers) in mind.- The keyboard came with the Mac configuration installed, which meant removing several keys and replacing them them with Windows ones (included in the box). As a Windows user, this was a minor inconvenience.- You really have to shove keys down hard when replacing them.- The lit portion of the F keys (F1-F12) are icons I don't recognize and have no use for. I'm assuming this is a Mac thing, which is kind of annoying as a Windows user hunting for F9 in a dim room.- While the lack of software is nice, it means the RGB is mostly controlled by a single light key (and I think Function key options, which I've never used as a non-Mac user). And while there *is* an option for simple, non-blinking, white light, it's one of the last out of the 15 options, so you have to keep pressing the key to get past the epilepsy-inducing light-shows to get there.- While we're talking about the lights, the ambient light from between the keys is just too much and makes the letters and numbers harder to see. And the lights on the keys are dim enough that If I'm in a remotely well-lit room, the lighting on the keys is that much harder to see.- Now here's where I get technical, so feel free to tune this out. While this board does use brown switches, they're Gateron Brown, rather than Cherry MX Brown. For anyone not in the know, Cherry has pretty much been the gold standard in mechanical switches for decades, while Gateron is newer, cheaper, and has a different feel. Since feel is the primary reason most people buy mechanical keyboards, this could be a real sticking point for many people, as it was for me. Typing on this board just isn't as satisfying as my previous mechanical keyboards. The Gateron Brown switches are too smooth. Think of it like turning a key in a lock - it's always satisfying when that little bit of resistance/give at the end that lets you know you've unlocked it. When that resistance isn't there, though... you're left wondering if it's unlocked until you turn the knob. Cherry MX Brown switches have that extra little resistance that gives for a satisfying key-press every time. The Gateron Browns... don't. They still feel okay-ish, but there's definitely something missing.Bottom-line:Despite my gripes about the Gateron Brown switches being too smooth and the layout obviously being designed for Mac users, the Keychron K10 is a solid keyboard. I debated shelling out the extra $65 to exchange it for the Corsair K70 MK.2, but decided against it. I'll get used to the Gateron switches with time, and the lighting isn't so bad to merit a return. Hardcore gamers should probably look at more traditional gaming brands, like Logitech, Corsair, or Razer, but if you're looking for a well-built mechanical keyboard that doesn't make you look like you're 10-years-old and doesn't break the bank, you could do a lot worse than the Keychron K10.It's great for gaming, N-Key Rollover or NKRO. This means you can press a multitude of key combinations and they ALL work at the same time. This is basically why you keep dying in Tarkov trying to sprint run and unjam your gun at the same time, or why you can't continue walking and perform gun actions, because you have hit the 6-key limit with most USB style keyboards. Congrats, buy this keyboard and you are solid.It's good for work! I bought the brown key switch version and it maintains that beautiful clicky feel with less sound than normal. So your coworkers won't choke you out.It has RGB, which you can turn off if you want. It is visually appealing and sexy.It works for all of my concerns, it even has a built in battery and can run via bluetooth. But I prefer wired. USB C (Keyboard) to USB A (PC or Mac or whatever).I love everything about this keyboard, lighting is great, keys are smooth and responsive. Easy set up, good weight. However going from a built in wrist rest on my previous keyboard to no wrist rest is hard. Also, having the input on the left side of the keyboard for cabling is incredibly awkward, the cable is so short too.First, the good. This is one of my all time favorite keyboards to type on. You'll never want to go back to a plastic / spring loaded plastic keyboard again. The feel of the surface of the keys combined with the feedback response is outstanding. The 3-height leg adjustment is a welcome feature. Now, the bad. The only reason I purchased this was to switch among computers and have only 1 keyboard. Well, well.. Here's the scoop on that. First, MAC. Good luck getting the Mac to see the keyboard. When the Keychron shows up in the available devices, the Mac can't connect to it. (I use Bluetooth across many aspects of my job. This is a horrible implementation.) Let's try Windows 10. Build in Bluetooth can't detect the keyboard. Ok. Disable the adapter in Windows and in the Bios. Purchase a brand new ASUS BT 5 dongle. Good news, it can see the Keychron. Bad news, it can't connect to the Keychon. But wait there's more. to switch among devices you have to remember to move two toggles on the side of the keyboard. One is for Windows or Android, and it's marked as wao0ithjgae;rogkj (See the photo, which I've enlarged and sharpened in Photoshop just so you can read it). Or LSKDFLKDW, which is likely Mac. You also have to choose among: BT, OFF, or Cable. Those are marked ast ## 90D* and C0ek2. Ultimately, I use the cable and connected to the PC. I love the keyboard very much, but the expectation that it would actually DO what is advertised seems insane now that I've tried for 3 days to suss this out. Keychron support will tell you to restart your system, change your Bluetooth Adaper, move it closer (from the 18 inch distance from the keyboard to the dongle, or update your system drivers. ) Look if it would connect via Bluetooth to the Mac or the PC I would live with that and use the cable for the other machine. But given it can't connect with anything via Bluetooth, I'm inclined (for once) to not blame Apple or Microsoft. If you want a good wired keyboard, buy this - no reservations. If you want what they say it will do, you'll be paying $100 for torment and disappointment.Not much to say—it's a great full-size keyboard, and upgrading from the 96% K4 was a great decision in my opinion, despite the cost. If you are a messy typist as I am, then I would say it's well worth the small premium to get the full size.Amazing keyboard for typing, regardless it's for work or gaming.Easy setup and switch Bluetooth connection between 3 devices, and between Bluetooth/USB, Windows/Mac.The LED light is pretty sexy but for saving battery purpose I mostly turn it off.The keycaps are high. Within a day of typing, my wrists started to hurt. I bought a wrist rest but it is still high and makes my fingers tired. I gotta buy low keycaps and change entire keycaps. Something to keep in mind.So far so good, watch a few youtube videos to make sure this is what you are after and pay attention to the switch colours as they change the feel/noise of the product.