The Keychron Q2 is a high-quality mechanical keyboard in a compact 65% form factor (approximately 75 keycaps) and is aimed at enthusiasts who value customization, solid construction, and tactile feedback. The ISO version features a layout typical for Europe. Particularly noteworthy are the aluminum housing, the gasket mounting design (for a softer typing feel), hot-swappability (switches can be replaced without soldering), and good support for firmware such as QMK and VIA. Overall, the keyboard is suitable for both productive work and enthusiast use with custom keycaps and switches.

Technical specifications

• Layout: ISO version (Europe-compatible keyboard layout)

• Size: approx. 65% (compact form factor)

• Connection: USB-C (wired)

• Mounting: Gasket mounting – the plate is mounted using rubber or rubber buffers, resulting in a softer typing feel.

• Hot-swap: Yes – switches can be replaced without soldering.

• Case material: Aluminum (Top/Bottom Case)

• Keycaps: Doubleshot PBT (depending on variant)

• Firmware compatibility: QMK/VIA – full remapping functions and macros possible

• RGB lighting: Individual key illumination available (not necessarily fully customizable per key)

• Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux

• Special feature: In some versions, an optional rotary knob for volume or macros.

• Dimensions: e.g. approx. 327.5 × 121 × approx. 20-34 mm

• Weight: approximately 1.4–1.6 kg depending on the model