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Keychron K4 Pro RGB Hot-Swap QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard - K Pro Blue, 100 Key $159 + $6 Delivery @ ExtremePC

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Keychron K4 Pro RGB Hot-Swap QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard - K Pro Blue, 100 Key

SKU:KEYKEYK4PH2

Maximum Purchase:1 unit

Keychron K4 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Mechanical Keyboard allows anyone to master any keyboard keys or macro commands through VIA, it has included keycaps for both Windows and macOS, and users can hot-swap with any MX mechanical switch in a breeze.

A 96% layout QMK/VIA wireless custom mechanical keyboard

Keychron K4 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Fully assembled or Barebone version

Wireless and Wired
An excellent solution for multitasking. You can connect the K4 Pro with up to 3 devices wirelessly via its stable Broadcom Bluetooth 5.1 for seamless multitasking across your laptop, phone, and tablet. Switch among them swiftly, and it’s fully compatible with both Mac and Windows.

A reliable USB Type-C wired connection is also available when you need it.

Keychron K4 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless and Wired Mechanical Keyboard on the desk

Program with QMK & VIA.
QMK/VIA means endless possibilities for a fluid workflow.
Simply connect the K4 Pro to your device with a cable, drag and drop your favorite keys or macro commands to remap any key you want on any system (macOS, Windows, or Linux).

Upgraded Typing Experience
The K4 Pro has been re-engineered and redesigned from the inside out to upgrade the typing experience. The added sound-absorbing foam, a thick silicone dampening bottom pad, and steel plate provide responsive feedback and a peaceful typing sound, while added weight will enhance the stability.

Detailed structure of Keychron K4 Pro

Suitable For All Devices
Offers a Mac layout while still being compatible with Windows, the K4 Pro is one of the few on the market that has the same multimedia and function key functions as Apple keyboards for Mac users, but with more tactile feedback.

You can even configure different keymaps for both Mac and Windows devices. While VIA software is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux. Includes keycaps for both macOS and Windows (3 keycaps for each) to allow you to switch between operating systems with ease.

Keychron K4 Pro keyboard layout

Hot-swappable
Every detail matters, so we make the K4 Pro hot-swappable for your personalized typing experience. The hot-swappable sockets are mounted on the PCB, so you can hot-swap every switch on the K4 Pro with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering. You can customize your own typing experience in seconds.

Screw-In PCB Stabilizers
Even small part matters for your fingertip feel. We’ve integrated the PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizers for a smoother typing experience with less wobbliness on the big keys such as space bar, shift, enter, and backspace. The Keychron K4 Pro also supports third-party screw-in PCB stabilizers.

Pre-lubed Keychron K Pro Switch
By optimizing the switch mold, the K Pro switch wobbles less than a standard mechanical switch and feels smoother on each hit. Plus, the factory pre-lubed process on all the K Pro switches (exclude the clicky ones), no doubt this will ensure the best smoothness at your fingertips when typing.

Gateron G Pro mechanical switch features

OSA Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps
To further fine-tune your typing experience, the K4 Pro comes with our unique OSA profile (OEM profile with spherical-angle) and double-shot PBT keycaps that aim to provide a more comfortable fingertip feel with excellent oil resistance for long-term use on the 96% layout.

Keychron K4 Pro OSA Profile Double-shot PBT keycaps

South-facing RGB Lights
The south-facing RGB is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle. The south-facing RGB is also free from interference when the user installs Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on their keyboard.

Comes with more than 22 types of RGB backlight settings (as well as a static white backlight option), and 14 types of backlight settings on the White Backlight version. You can further fine-tune the RGB hue, saturation, brightness, effect speed with ease.

Ergonomic Support
Three levels of adjustable typing angle (3º, 7º & 10º) and curved OSA-profile keycaps are all working together to provide long-lasting ergonomic support for your wrist.

Keychron K4 Pro ergonomic support with adjustable typing feet and angle

Keychron K4 Pro package content-fully assembled version

SPECIFICATION

Number of Keys: 100 (96%)
Switches (Not including Barebone Version): Keychron K Pro Mechanical
Switch Face: South-facing
Stabilizers: PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizers
Number of Multimedia Keys: 12
Frame Material: ABS
Plate Material: Steel
Keycap Material (Not including Barebone Version): Double-shot PBT
Keycap Profile: OSA (OEM profile with spherical-angle)
Layout: ANSI
Polling Rate (Wired Mode): 1000Hz
Polling Rate (Wireless Mode): 90Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Yes for both wireless and wired modes

CONNECTIVITY AND POWER

Backlit: 22 types of RGB backlight options plus endless possibilities
Battery: 4000 mAh rechargeable li-polymer battery
BT Working Time (Backlit off): Up to 300 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
BT Working Time (RGB): Up to 100 hours (Lowest brightness)
Connection: Bluetooth and Type-C cable
Bluetooth version: 5.1
Bluetooth Device Name: Keychron K4 Pro
Compatible System: macOS/Windows/Linux

PHYSICAL UNIT

Dimension: 390.6 x 139.2 mm (15.38 x 5.48")
Weight: About 1280 g / 2.82 lbs
Height without keycap (front): 24 mm (0.94")
Height without keycap (rear): 31 mm (1.22")
Height incl. keycap (front): 33 mm (1.30")
Height incl. keycap (rear): 40 mm (1.57")
Typing Angle: 3º, 7º and 10º
MCU: Ultra-low-power ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 (128KB Flash)
Operating Environment: -10 to 50℃

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taeken on 15/07/2024 - 11:18

+7

You've managed to include several thousand words but at no point managed to mentioned the price.
- AssociatedExtremePC @ ExtremePC on 15/07/2024 - 11:20
  
  Thx for your reminding. $159 we put it on already.
- Hundees on 15/07/2024 - 11:56
  
  😂😂😂
- Foodie on 15/07/2024 - 12:23
  
  +1
  
  😆
  Its like writing an essay back in highschool!
NovaAlpha on 15/07/2024 - 12:44

+2

The image on the website is wrong. It shows a 60% but the K4 Pro is a 96% keyboard.

Anyway, as a keyboard enthusiasts who owns 8 mechanical keyboards, I'd recommend getting Nuphy instead. It just feels so much more premium and better. If you're spending money on a mechanical keyboard, then you want to feel good about using it. The Nuphy keyboards are just much better overall. Longer battery life and supports 2.4Ghz with USB dongle, lower latency, better typing feeling and sound. I'm using the Wisteria switch and haven't modded my keyboard at all, everything is just stock (including the switch itself) and a lot of random people sitting next to me at work have commented on how good my keyboard sounds. You can also customize the keyboard with VIA if you're into that. Their switches are more unique and better selection of keycaps and other addons.

I also own a Keychron K3 and while I do like it, it just doesn't compare to my Nuphy. I've used my Keychron K3 for over a year and now when I look at it, it just looks so plain and boring with the colour scheme. There's no premium feeling to it. Even the underside of the Nuphy has a metal name plaque and it just feels special and premium.

There's a 20% sale on Nuphy's site at the moment. Get yourself a Folio case if you plan on taking your keyboard to/from work. It offers really good protection and acts as a tablet stand as well. Spend a little bit extra and get a good keyboard that you'll use for ages, you won't regret it.
- mickey9876 on 15/07/2024 - 15:38
  
  How do these compare to logi g915 series?
  - fairgod on 15/07/2024 - 16:19
    
    Check out my comment here about my experience with G915 https://www.cheapies.nz/comment/228745/redir
    
    PS if you want used but in great condition G915 let me know. Only downside (compared to new I mean) is several keycaps are shiny now.
    - mickey9876 on 15/07/2024 - 23:39
      
      Thanks, looking at Nuphy now!
  - NovaAlpha on 15/07/2024 - 17:48
    
    I never liked the Logitech keyboards, although their MX Master mouse is great.
    
    In terms of comparison, there's a lot of differences, but depends what you're looking for. The G915 is a low-profile keyboard, same with my Keychron K3 and Nuphy Air 75 v2. Both my Keychron and Nuphy support hot-swappable switches. That's a big deal, because you can literally change the keyboard to a completely different feel by using different switches. My Nuphy came with Linear switches because I liked the sound of it, but I found that I couldn't type well and fast on Linear switches (too sensitive), so I ended up switching to tactile switches and they still sound great. If you aren't happy with your keyboard's typing feel, you can always fix this. But you can't with the Logitech.
    
    The Logitech has 30 hours of battery life, whereas Nuphy has 200 hours. Both Nuphy and Keychron are extremely portable and lightweight, so it's really easy to put in a backpack and take it to work. There's a lot more that I can talk about, but it's better for you to just do your own research and look up Youtube videos. I will say though that Nuphy has really good overall reviews and reputation among keyboard enthusiasts. They generally take user feedback and implement them in the next iteration. And there's just something unique about them that I can't quite explain. Of all the keyboards I've owned and used, Nuphy is just a really good feels-good keyboard to use and look at. Great to listen to as well. You can make it very thocky and creamy if you really wanted to.
    - mickey9876 on 15/07/2024 - 18:05
      
      Great thanks for that explanation!
      - mickey9876 on 15/07/2024 - 23:40
        
        @mickey9876: Is there a particular Nuphy that is recommended?
        All I want is 2.4ghz via USB mode and BT mode and seamless switching between the two modes (wired mode seems standard these days)
        Also, are there no shops in NZ that sell these?
        
        NovaAlpha on 17/07/2024 - 09:44
        
        @mickey9876: Nuphy Air75 v2 is what I use. It depends on the size of the keyboard you want. 75 is 75% layout, which is good enough for most use cases and is portable and lightweight in general.
        
        I just bought another keyboard this morning (Ergomaker x AulaF75 with Ice Vein switch) because it's quite thocky and creamy on stock. Doesn't require modding to make it sound good.
        
        https://epomaker.com/products/epomaker-aula-f75
        
        Use this coupon for extra 10% off:
        10ANGELPGC
        
        Total cost including free shipping was around $108.
        
        mickey9876 on 17/07/2024 - 15:19
        
        @NovaAlpha: That one looks nice, also I wouldn't have a clue on how to mod or play around as I'm more of a plug and play kinda guy but loves the typing experience.
        
        NovaAlpha on 31/07/2024 - 12:27
        
        @NovaAlpha: @GuybrushThreepwood - just received my Epokmaker Aula F75 with the Ice Vein switch today. It is so damn good. It's a linear switch (all 3 switches offered are linear), but I don't have any typos with it. I did a quick typing test with the keyboard on my lap (not even set up on a desk properly) and by the 3rd test, I reached about 125 WPM and that was on the 2.4Ghz wireless mode. With Nuphy, I was never able to hit 125 WPM, highest was 120 WPM and that's if I were to try hard. My highest ever was 140 WPM but that was with another mechanical keyboard. The Aula F75 sounds amazing, way better than Nuphy with Cowberry switch. It's got a very marbly and creamy sound. It's cheap as well, I highly recommend giving it a try. I'm thinking of buying another, one to leave at work and one for home use.
        
        Remember to use the coupon code I posted above to get it down to around $108 total. It's an amazing price for a mechanical keyboard this good. No modding required and it sounds so good already.
1ys23 on 16/07/2024 - 13:38

Guys have a look at the epomaker X feker galaxy 80 so much better and is an aluminium gasket mount for the same price in NZD shipped should be from the epomaker website. I got mine for 160 fully built and I love it. It is very high quality aha and it's tkl!
- NovaAlpha on 17/07/2024 - 09:45
  
  +1
  
  I second this. I actually saw a Youtube video review of the Aula F75 last night and bought it this morning lol.
  
  Use this coupon for extra 10% off:
  10ANGELPGC
  
  Total cost including free shipping was around $108.
  - 1ys23 on 17/07/2024 - 14:07
    
    Fax haha
  - mickey9876 on 17/07/2024 - 15:20
    
    Out of all the epomaker ones, whats a good replacement for the g915?
    I wonder if 75 might be too small maybe?
    - NovaAlpha on 17/07/2024 - 16:13
      
      Just browse the collection..?
      
      Either go for TKL or full-sized, or pick whatever fancies you:
      https://epomaker.com/collections/all?filter.p.product_type=K…
      - mickey9876 on 18/07/2024 - 12:32
        
        @NovaAlpha: Wow mate, I didn't know how much I was missing. Looks like there are so many options. I've filtered it down to "wireless" and "sale" but even then there's a ton of options. What would be the keyword to look for in 'keyboard' world to avoid the 'manually set up' or 'lube-required' ones and just look for plug and play ones? sorry about lots of questions
        
        NovaAlpha on 18/07/2024 - 16:32
        
        +1
        
        @mickey9876: If you're just getting into mechanical keyboard for the first time, then don't worry too much about these things. Your taste will change over time and become more refined.
        
        My first mechanical keyboard was very clacky. This meant that I liked using the blue and brown switches, because I liked the loud clicks at the time and the typing feeling and feedback it offered. But over time, I started to find blue and brown switches less enjoyable to listen to. Ever since I started watching reviews of mechanical keyboards, I became more and more obsessed with thocky and creamy sounds, and so the switches I use now are different and the mechanical keyboards I use now are also very different.
        
        Typically speaking, if you're just planning on using your keyboard for general typing and office use, then you would be fine with using a blue or brown switch, or switches that are more tactile as opposed to linear. You don't want to get a linear switch that has short actuation and travel and end up hating the keyboard because your fingers aren't used to it, or that you can't get used to how sensitive the keyboard is, therefore making a lot of unwanted typos.
        
        As for lubing etc, those are only really required for enthusiasts. If you are chasing for a specific sound signature/profile, then you'd lube your switches, add foams, etc. But it's not really required if you're just wanting to try out mechanical keyboards for the first time, which sounds like you are.
        
        The Epomaker Aula F75 that I recommended earlier only comes with linear switches by default, although you can buy tactile switches from their store and use them in your keyboard instead (I think). But let's assume you are getting the Aula F75 and you're not planning on spending money on additional switches (especially since you don't know how they feel like without trying them). In which case, you'd be buying into a linear mechanical keyboard that you may or may not enjoy.
        
        You should really be asking yourself, what will you be using the keyboard for? If it's for general office use, then get something that's more suited towards that. There are gaming mechanical keyboards that use e.g. MX Silver switches for faster response, but then those become less ideal for general typing, because you register more typos and unwanted keystrokes. Those keyboards also come with additional side buttons, knobs or sliders, etc. It's really hard to recommend a keyboard because I don't really know what your preference is, what you'll be using it for, etc.
        
        For me personally, I almost always go with a 75% keyboard, because I don't use the Numpad keys and I prefer the slim and small form factor that is 75%. It's portable and small enough to fit in my bag, so I can carry it to work if I wanted to. I always get one that supports wireless 2.4Ghz mode, because bluetooth in general just sucks in comparison to 2.4Ghz, as it has more latency. My Nuphy Air75 v2 is a 75%, supports wired/wireless/bluetooth mode and has 200 hours of battery life, which is great. And all my mechanical keyboards need to support hot-swap switches, which means I can completely change the way they feel when I type. You don't want to lock yourself into a keyboard with soldered switches, because if you don't like it, your only option is to sell it or get a refund somehow.
        
        Sound profile is important, but probably not as much when it comes to a newcomer of mechanical keyboards. Get a keyboard that will suit your everyday needs, then once you discover what you like and have refined your taste, then you can look at advance options.
        
        Keep in mind, Epomaker is a budget keyboard brand, so it's probably unlikely that you'll find a keyboard on their site that fits all your criteria. They are budget for a reason, they sacrificed a few things here and there. The reason they're popular is because they do most of the things quite well. The switches come factory lubed and they designed it to be creamy/thocky out of the box, so you don't really need to do much to mod it yourself just to make it sound the way you want. For someone who is into creamy / thocky keyboards, then they are a good budget choice. But how it types and whether it suits your preference is another thing.
        
        Like most things, such as cameras or phones or whatever, you're not going to buy the perfect mechanical keyboard and use it for life and never upgrade again. Even if it's perfect, there's always going to be new features and improvements in the next iteration of your particular model. This is why most people who are into mechanical keyboards would have owned at least 2 or 3 of them. I myself own like 8 or 10 now (lost count) and I don't plan on selling them, because I liked them individually, although some probably more than others now due to my current taste. That's the great thing about budget ones like the Epomaker, you can get into it without spending the big bucks. I remember my first mechanical keyboard was on sale and it was $150, but the Epomaker Aula F75 with free shipping only cost me $108.
        
        I recommend looking up Youtube videos, understand the difference between the switches, and then form your own purchasing decision.
        
        NovaAlpha on 20/07/2024 - 00:30
        
        @mickey9876: Just saw this today, might get one myself. Keycaps are pretty pricey, but it's ceramic and makes the sound more thock and creamy. Check it out:
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxDTgxN9RoE
        
        mickey9876 on 20/07/2024 - 12:42
        
        @NovaAlpha: Ahh, I think "thocky" means thick and less 'clicky'? I wonder how the transition from G915 Linear to something thocky might be
        
        NovaAlpha on 20/07/2024 - 18:41
        
        +1
        
        @mickey9876: Thocky means deep sound, but yeah it's the opposite of clicky and tactile, which is typically clacky. My taste got more refined over the years and I went from liking clicky to liking creamy thock more. And marbly. Ceramic key caps like the one I linked will give you that feeling, it's very unique and nice to listen to imo. Of course, switches and other things will contribute to your sound profile as well.
        
        If you're not sure the difference between clack and thock, just watch this 16s clip. I always recommend this one to people lol.
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBa9LWMhLb0

Keychron K4 Pro RGB Hot-Swap QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard - K Pro Blue, 100 Key $159 + $6 Delivery @ ExtremePC

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