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Coming soon! I’ll get it posted with my upcoming Q10 video.

It’s not “like” 40%..

I couldn’t agree more! I just didn’t have a need for this since I already had a K3 and a K7. Plus I prefer a standard mechanical keyboard. I’m sorry, it sounds like you don’t like my review and I think I was a little harsh on this one too. It really was an awesome board and it’s too bad they haven’t made anymore in the S Series since this one. It’s one of a kind.

I sucked at this video

I hear ya. I don’t realize how often I use the F row until I don’t have it.

I almost always go for the aluminum board too, or sometimes the wooden one, but I like to try out different keycaps on my plastic V1 all the time. It's such a game for me.

Thank you! I love making new friends...let me know when you make your decision!

I’m a big fan, but Ive have some interference issues with my MT3 keycaps getting stuck on or scratching the board…namely the 5 and space bar. No issues with the F row though!

I understand, this isn’t for everyone.

interesting. I totally agree on the split spacebar. I have a 40% board with a split space that was rebound to shift as well. Same with my Alice boards.

I'm ever here on the Q11 wishing they made it in an ortho layout. I love the 75% layout, but the staggered keys actually feel awkward with the split layout.

speaking of 40% boards, I do have one from Akko that I did a video on last year. I love it and love taking with me on the road when I have all blank keycaps on it. People are always stunned.

I just bought 110 of those bitter teas...

@@KeebHoarder Good call. I already have V1 58gf and V2 63.5gf in keyboards, and I have both more V2 58gf and V2 63.5gf on the way from China. Definitely my new favorite tactical switch. Both V1 and V2 are great. I am putting them in all my boards now aside from one silent Q9 Plus which I use for video meetings. I do put light linears on layer activation keys though.

don't sleep too much on the *split* ortho boards. You may want get into the split world, but you may find that the traditional staggered keys feel *more* awkward to type with, and may potentially find yourself wanting a split ortho board like myself. I personally have never been a fan of anything below a 60%-65% board, even for typing, but for gaming I have always geared more towards gamepads, or even full split boards like the keychron Q11 and just putting the other half of the board to the side while gaming. i even went so far as to mark where the board's halves sit on my desk mat so I can put it in a comfortable typing position after a gaming sesh lol

​@@KeebHoarderWhat is your verdict on the Bitter Tea switches? Did you choose the heavy or the lighter ones?

LOL

I feel like I might do better with that than I did with this Q15 because of my experience with the split Q11. But I really just want to turn my back on the ortho board in general...this is the second one I've purchased and I still don't like it.

@@KeebHoarder Yeah ortho is kind of more of a pain to deal with than a solution when its *not* in a split layout. Keychron already has the q11, and I have it and love it to shreds, but wish they made an option to get in an ortho layout as well. I love the q11, and its not going anywhere for my gaming set up, but I feel like the traditional staggered keys are just holding me back on my typing speed and accuracy now that my hands are actually split now. Don't get me wrong, the stagger keys are certainly better for a traditional board, but when you split your hands and can mold the board to your hands, as opposed to molding your hands to the board, it feels like the staggered keys just get in the way, causing more accuracy and speed problems, where as an ortho linear split board just puts the keys where its already more comfortable and intuitive.

Not the K15, but I have tried the K11 and I also have a Q10 review in the works...this is the bigger brother of the K15

Please subscribe if you want to be notified about the Q10 review! I'd love to have you on my team!

It’s both! They don’t advertise it as low profile but it is built like one BUT it uses regular switches.

I don't think I understand the question

It wasn't the best experience

I love your tunes!

It's actually Keychron's special OSA which I believe is an OEM with a Sculpted Angle thing going on.

I like the black ones better but you're right, these turned out really nice.

You know it

This is so awesome! Thank you so much for these questions and they will be factored into my review. Please let me know if I should keep an eye out for anything else...I hope to complete recording my review this week.

Yes indeed

This is a great question and not one that I can confidently answer. I've only purchased one full size keyboard since starting with this hobby and it didn't have the big ass enter. I am more focused on 75% - 40% boards at this station in life.

You are looking for an ISO layout. That is what the big enter is used on

OMG is this Dominique??!!!?!!

I'm definitely having a hard time adjusting to this, especially the bottom row because of me having to force my hands together like you said...and I"m going against 35 years of learning how to be an awesome typist on a standard layout.

You actually noted yourself that I waited until 8:11...so I didn't exactly do it immediately.

You should give them a try! I love all the keyboards I have of theirs with very few exceptions

I agree that this is not a perfect option yet.

How can anyone afford that?!!? I hope that works out for you in the near future, I love their V boards too.

Agreed! I'm gonna file a complaint about that and the 2u Enter. This is a good start, but I wish they consulted us first.

I removed those factory stabs last night and lubed up some smokey Durocks. The space bars sound amazing but I'll need to tinker with that dang 2u Enter a little more. Thanks for the comment!

@@KeebHoarder I hope you can fix it. If you can’t there’s always the holee mod but I prefer that one not done with bandaids. And if you can’t fix it. Put them aside and buy a set of TX ap screw in stabs those only need sum 205 G0 and no modding except checking the wires but I never had to balance TX stabs they are a bit more expensive but worth every penny my second favorite are durock but i usually only use durock for plate mounted stabs.. let me know how it goes ;-)

@@KeebHoarder btw I think I have the original keychron white stabs in both my keychron boards hahaha never had a need to change them just added sum superlube grease otherwise known as dielectric.grease and all the rattle went away one board needed more work 205 G0 and grease but I don’t think I washed them and bandaid modded them wires were straight. Considering I have a couple TX stabs I use on higher end boards I was lucky with these stabs

Do you even know what you're saying?!?! I love having a third volume control at my fingertips!!!

Yeah I don't use them much and I definitely don't need two. I'd rather have one more button

One knob is already one too many. Two? Yikes.

This is an interesting conversation we have going here. I'm fine without knobs but I really like having volume control at my fingers and it can be incredibly useful if you program it for use in a different application. I use the other knob when editing video to roll through my timeline. @kevinwells9751 - what would you want that "one more button" to be?

Yes. I'm having a difficult time with the bottom row keys especially but everything else is falling into place pretty well.

It took me a couple of days where I was making a lot of typos (especially on the bottom row) but after that I adjusted and it's been great! I already prefer it to the typical layout and I'm only getting faster with it

I've gotten much better this week...I started at 34 WPM and my best was 71 this morning.

It might be a keeper, just struggling thru the transition to ortholinear layout.

@@KeebHoarder Is there any upside to the ortholinear layout compared to the usual staggered layout once you get used to it? Except for looking cool...

I don't really see one. I've been watching a lot of @DygmaLab content on their split board and I can see how a split, staggered type of ortholinear board would be better than this one, but that's such a huge commitment. I've logged 58 minutes on typing tests alone so far this week and broke 100 once, but most of my results have been in the 40-60 range. I'm having a hard time adjusting and usually switch to a standard layout during work hours.

@@KeebHoarder Hmm, I am going to have to try an ortholinear one. I fully expect it to become a failed project though. Maybe something cheap from Aliexpress would be a better idea just to try. I just bought a cheap smaller wireless staggered 40% (Epomaker TH40) to see if I can go smaller than my Keychron Q9 Plus when I travel.

I love the Acrylic Top 40 I got from Akko last year, it really changed my perspective on small boards and I love using it still! But I usually take the Keychron K7 or NuPhy Air60 when I travel. They just get less questions and looks.

I have another complaint along with the space bars...the 2u Enter. None of my sets have a 2u Enter.

Also, sick profile pic. Division Bell is one of the best.

Yeah the knobs and space and enter keys are pissing me off. Just gonna buy from boardsource

I love this board so far but the space bar choice is inexplicable to me. It works fine but man does it look weird

I do have other boards with space bars like this; a few Alice boards and a 40% and most of my keycap sets have these but NONE OF THEM have an enter key that fits this board. Most other ortho boards are small 1u Enter keys. This frustrates me on this board.

Yes, it has great lighting effects.

Thank you!!

I've always wanted to get my hands on a Moonlander! This is a great board but I definitely don't use it as much as my other boards anymore.

Thanks for sharing, this is really special to hear and I'm really glad you like the work I've been putting in. It might be time for another video!

You can get one from Keychron for $69! (plus shipping). but you can usually find some one eBay at a good price too.

For sure! I don't think it's as effective as a more sculpted or tented split board would be. But if you're looking for something that is portable and a layout like this, you've come to the right place. If you want a different Keychron board that would be better with wrist pain, check out some of my Q11 videos. I love that board but I just put it away for the summer.

@@KeebHoarder Thank you for your kind reply. I've been using Filco for years, and my hands hurt since maybe 2 years ago. I'm searching for more affordable alternative to Kinesis product, because it's so expensive, plus I have to import it from United States, which means it will cost me more. I'll check your Q11 video. Thank you!🙏

Since I posted this video, I've started using the F row a lot more for media controls.

​@@KeebHoarderI personally have the q10 which I like too because of ergo plus f frow. I like the idea of q11, but I can't believe the plate is part of the case ..it's really unacceptable at this price point. So I am hoping they make a q11 max someday that fixes this one issue, then i am in for one

A Q11 Max, eh? That sounds like an awesome idea!

You are too kind, thank you!