Keychron K10 HE vs Keychron Q6 HE

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K10 HE compared with Q6 HE
KeychronK10 HEKeychronQ6 HE
Overview
ReleasedMay 2025January 2025
Typing
LayoutFull sizeFull size
SwitchesMagnetic (Hall effect)Magnetic (Hall effect)
BacklightRGBRGB
Keys labelled forMac, Windows and moreMac, Windows and more
Touch IDNoNo
SwitchesGateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula (actuation 0.2–3.8 mm) or Keychron Ultra-fast Lime magnetic (actuation 0.2–3.3 mm) switches, both adjustable with 0.1 mm sensitivity; hot-swappable; TMR sensingGateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula switches; hot-swappable with Gateron double-rail magnetic switches only; actuation adjustable from 0.2 to 3.8 mm with 0.1 mm sensitivity; screw-in PCB stabilisers
KeycapsCherry-profile double-shot PBT, shine-through (Standard Version); OSA-profile double-shot PBT, not shine-through (Special Edition)OSA-profile double-shot PBT, not shine-through
Layouts100%; ANSI (keychron.com); UK and German ISO (ISO Layout Collection; UK ISO Special Edition in white on keychron.uk)100% with a knob; ANSI (keychron.com); UK ISO (keychron.uk)
BacklightNorth-facing RGBSouth-facing RGB LEDs
Special keysRapid Trigger; four-in-one Dynamic Keystrokes; Last Keystroke Prioritization and Snap Click; N-key rollover wireless and wiredProgrammable rotary knob; Rapid Trigger; four-in-one Dynamic Keystrokes; N-key rollover wireless and wired
Connections and battery
Connects byBluetooth, USB receiver and CableBluetooth, USB receiver and Cable
Devices it switches between33
PowerRechargeableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 120 hoursUp to 100 hours
Receiver2.4 GHz USB receiver at 1,000 Hz polling; Bluetooth 5.2 at 125 Hz to up to three devices; USB-C wired at 1,000 Hz2.4 GHz USB receiver at 1,000 Hz polling; Bluetooth 5.2 at 90 Hz to up to three devices; USB-C wired at 1,000 Hz
Battery life detail4,000 mAh lithium-polymer battery; up to 120 hours (Keychron's lab tests; Keychron doesn't say with what backlight setting)4,000 mAh lithium-polymer battery; up to 100 hours with the backlight off
Charging–USB-C; 1.8 m Type-C cable with a Type-A to Type-C adapter
Works withWindows, macOS and LinuxmacOS, Windows and Linux
SoftwareQMK firmware; Keychron Launcher web app for actuation, Rapid Trigger, key remapping and lightingQMK firmware; Keychron Launcher web app for actuation, Rapid Trigger, key remapping and macros
Design
Weight1320 g (better)2178 g
Width × depth × height440.2 × 129.2 × 40.3 mm–
Size440.2 × 129.2 mm, about 1,320 g (Standard Version); 444.6 × 129.2 mm, about 1,310 g (Special Edition); 33.4 mm high at the front and 40.3 mm at the back with keycaps (32.94 and 39.52 mm on the Special Edition); typing angles of 3.5°, 7.7° and 11°446.01 × 137.00 mm; 20.6 mm high at the front and 31.09 mm at the back without keycaps; 2.4 mm feet; 5.3° typing angle; 2,178 g ± 10 g fully assembled
MaterialsAluminium body (aluminium and wood on the Special Edition); aluminium plate; plate-mounted stabilisersAluminium body and plate; double-gasket design; acoustic foams
ColoursBlack (Standard Version); Black or White with wood sides (Special Edition)Carbon Black, Shell White (keychron.com); Carbon Black (keychron.uk UK ISO)

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