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A regular guy with a tech obsession to share with the world
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Keychron Q15 MAX: One Month Review
In this video, we explore the Keychron Q15 Max, a wireless, ortho linear mechanical keyboard that combines cutting-edge design with top-tier functionality.
I've really enjoyed using this keyboard and think it's really made well. I haven't had any issues with the functionality of it in any way...it's just that this layout is not ideal for me because it feels like I'm fighting against decades of training, and I really don't see the benefit for me.
But back to the board. Crafted with a full metal body, the Q15 Max supports QMK/VIA for ultimate customization. It’s equipped with hot-swappable sockets, south-facing RGB, as well as 2.4 ghz and Bluetooth 5.1 for seamless connectivity.
Designed for Mac and Windows, this keyboard represents Keychron’s commitment to innovation and quality in the mechanical keyboard community.
Soundtrack provided by Farasynth:
1. Resonant Haze
2. Silent Keywave
3. Digital Reef
4. Space Walk
The Chicago desk mat I'm using these days was found on Drop.com by Nanami Design. They have a few other cities available still.
Let me know if you have questions!
I've really enjoyed using this keyboard and think it's really made well. I haven't had any issues with the functionality of it in any way...it's just that this layout is not ideal for me because it feels like I'm fighting against decades of training, and I really don't see the benefit for me.
But back to the board. Crafted with a full metal body, the Q15 Max supports QMK/VIA for ultimate customization. It’s equipped with hot-swappable sockets, south-facing RGB, as well as 2.4 ghz and Bluetooth 5.1 for seamless connectivity.
Designed for Mac and Windows, this keyboard represents Keychron’s commitment to innovation and quality in the mechanical keyboard community.
Soundtrack provided by Farasynth:
1. Resonant Haze
2. Silent Keywave
3. Digital Reef
4. Space Walk
The Chicago desk mat I'm using these days was found on Drop.com by Nanami Design. They have a few other cities available still.
Let me know if you have questions!
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Filthy IBM Model M13 Keyboard Cleaning
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I volunteer at a computer recycling warehouse and I get to see some really interesting stuff every time. I brought this home a few weeks ago and have been saving cleaning it for this video that I can share with you. I understand this is a little different than my usual video…I’m starting a second channel under the recycling place where I can focus on a different corner of the warehouse or on a ...
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This is a great board, not the best by any means but I really like how different looking it is and I've made it sound better and better over the weeks I've been using it. I've got my feelings and they're all here for your enjoyment.
Keychron Q15 Max Unbox & Impressions
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The Q15 Max is the first ortholinear board from Keychron. This video is an unboxing and me sharing a few of my first impressions. I need to spend more time with this keyboard but I will work on a full review. Thanks for hanging out!!! Once again, this video features my own music...please check out Farasynth!
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There's a ton of information on the outside of these boxes and I'm doing my best to de-mystify it for you. Check out my music page at: www.youtube.com/@Farasynth
Still my favorite split board in 2024
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This is another collection of feelings and thoughts from another random dude. I was pumped about the caps I got from NovelKeys and wanted to spread the word with you. Plus, I know you like the Keychron Q11 so here's more of the Keychron Q11. I'm really pleased by these NovelKeys keycaps and looking forward to making more purchases from them in the future. They aren't paying me but they basicall...
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I've been using both the Q1 Pro and the V1 interchangeably over the last few months and, as always, I have some feelings to share.
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yoo I got a Keychron for my first mechanical keyboard. I need these. especially in black
It's not impossible to find keycaps for, but it is very difficult. I settled for Signature Plastic's SA-P "Snow Cap" which does have the space bars in convex shape and the 2U Enter, since they're PBT with Dye-sub legends which SP is happy to print any symbol on any shape for. But yeah, the 2U Enter key is making it very difficult to find keycaps for. The space bars however I would argue are not that difficult thanks to Alice layouts also needing this sizes. Another downside is that SP keycaps are not exactly cheap.
Ohhh those mint coloured keys are so nice against the black. I prefer the aluminium to plastic, always feels more sturdy.
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.
Ohhh something about it looks nostalgic. I am thinking about getting a customisable keyboard so will drop you a sub to look at some potentials 😊
Thank you! I love making new friends...let me know when you make your decision!
Thanks for the great review!! I'm really interested in the F row at that angle.
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!
Yes. But the legends on the top
I understand, this isn’t for everyone.
I hope that Keychron will eventually release a low-profile keyboard similar to the K3 (Max or Pro) but with a split spacebar. Binding the right spacebar to Shift, as you've done, brings so much comfort. Currently, I'm using the K11 Max (65% Alice), and it's great except for the width. I'd prefer it to be more compact to minimize the distance and discomfort when reaching for the mouse.
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.
Great video! I was actually going to get this board, but I think you made me change my mind... I think you are right, better to stick with a normal staggered layout for now for productivity, since it is totally seamless and fluid after so many years of usage. I just finished configuring the new Epomaker TH40 wireless 40% keyboard to bring along when I am on the move. I find myself using it all the time now though. It is great. Maybe something for you to check out if you want to use a wireless 40% normal staggered layout keeb on the go with your mobile phone or laptop. Definitely a very high fun factor with this board. Some probs with the VIA setup, but I found out how to work around that. Now, it is amazing. Sounds and feels awesome with Duhuk Bitter Tea 63.5gf switches. Bliss.
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.
I tried a Liliy 58. Nearly killed me
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.
Have you tried the keychron alice k15?
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!
May I ask this a high profile or low profile keyboard?
It’s both! They don’t advertise it as low profile but it is built like one BUT it uses regular switches.
I kinda dig the orange
Are you ok lol
I don't think I understand the question
gib AI keyboard pls
The short Space bar at both side and the Fn key seems to bother the typing even to this guy. I may wait for the v2 of this model.
It wasn't the best experience
Check in with me next time you need a good soundtrack!
I love your tunes!
Nooo.... that's not MDA, it's probably XDA.
It's actually Keychron's special OSA which I believe is an OEM with a Sculpted Angle thing going on.
Those look really nice! I don't think I've seen side print shine through before.
I like the black ones better but you're right, these turned out really nice.
Shine on you crazy diamond!!!
You know it
Hi! It looks like you'll be the first to review Q15 Max on youtube. Could you share your experience with the Q15 Max regarding the following aspects: 1. How do you find the shorter modifier keys in the first column? I'm curious about how often you might accidentally miss the esc, caps, shift, or ctrl keys due to their reduced width. 2. Doesn't it feel uncomfortable having an extra key to the left of the spacebar? I realize it's a matter of personal preference. On my own keyboard, there are only three keys in that area (ctrl, win, and alt), but my laptop includes an fn key as well. Whenever I use the built-in keyboard outside, that fn key drives me crazy. It's impossible to adapt and avoid missclicks. 3. Are the knobs pressable? While I can manage without a separate ~ key, the Tab key is essential for me. I'd like to know if it's possible to remap the left knob's press to act as Esc, and if so, whether it would be comfortable or if it would inadvertently rotate while trying to press it. Thanks, and apologies for bombarding you with questions.
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.
OSA?
Yes indeed
Hi, is there a modern keyboard that replicates the classic 104 with the big ass enter but also keeping the remaining layout? No small ctrl, no separated F keys, no F12 alighned properly etc
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
We've always found ortholinear keyboards to be less comfortable than stagerred IF they are not split. They kind of force your hands together more than staggered keyboards. Ortholinear is great for split keyboards though!
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.
8:11 Gets a split keyboard ... immediately puts it together like a regular straight keyboard. 🙄
You actually noted yourself that I waited until 8:11...so I didn't exactly do it immediately.
Keychron's products are very interesting, hopefully next time I can own one for myself😄
You should give them a try! I love all the keyboards I have of theirs with very few exceptions
the ortholinear idea is great, but why do they put such an angle on it, this is one of the worst thing to do.
I agree that this is not a perfect option yet.
Hopefully they will make V version of this. It come to My Country for $278, taxes are going crazy 😢.
How can anyone afford that?!!? I hope that works out for you in the near future, I love their V boards too.
Nice, but disappointed that they still don' t have a 2.4 dongle container/holder on the board itself. It goes true for their entire Q line unlike their plastic V line.
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.
Oepfff those stabs need lubing badly please lube them and do a type test in the review I have two keychron q1 just for fun I think I’ll try this one as I don’t have any ortho boards I do like the layout and that it might not be 100% true ortho for me it’s good enough but need a second typing test and seen if we can chaps the sound of this board to be better because currently it’s what blacksimon would call “sounds like ars cheeks” 😂😂
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
Abolish knobs.............
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?
is it weird to type on that one?
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.
Great! This one is on my buy list.
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.
Finally, but damn, those space bars are tilting me. Hope this sells well, then maybe we can get a true ortho keyboard down the road.
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.
Is this rgb?
Yes, it has great lighting effects.
I love it, thanks
Thank you!!
❤
Thanks for your vid. Been pondering the Q11 for a while now and your right hand highlights that the right thumb basically cannot be used for anything! Thus I'll probably go for the Moonlander.
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.
Watched all your reviews on the Q11 and got mine a week ago. I gotta say I'm very satisfied with the purchase so far. It has met my expectations in every aspect. Its ergonomic design, 'noise' level of the mechanical switches (I got the brown ones), RGB effect, and build quality are all true to what's been covered in your video. Thank you very much for the series of comprehensive and in-depth review!
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!
How much does it cost ?
You can get one from Keychron for $69! (plus shipping). but you can usually find some one eBay at a good price too.
Can this keyboard reduces wrist pain?
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!🙏
If you don't need the F row, you should consider getting the keychron q8, or the neo ergo that's currently available.
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!
Bro your videos are looking better and better!
You are too kind, thank you!
what is that design on your mx master? is that a custom carving or something?
It's tape. Search for mx master 3 grip tape on Amazon and you'll find a few different options.
I think the new V Max series is are the best budget boards from keychron
You're right.
Where did you find this keyboard? I am making this project where I am turning a regular notebook into a functional fallout pip boy themed laptop terminal, I think that this would be perfect!
This is from Akko! Their website is akkogear but it looks like this is sold out currently. :(
Do you have a link to those specific keycaps you bought for this?
You should be able to find them on the Akko website, akkogeardotcom.
Love seeing Brian on my shorts!
Do you maybe have a direct link to the specific keycaps that you have here? I love them but cant find this exact product on Amazon so far
Check on akkogeardotcom. Search for clear keycaps on their site and they now have the white v2.
I watched a few of your videos, and thank you for not pushing keyboards that you get free. I never trust those reviews. I purchased several keyboards and modded them, but then I got wrist pain. I went to an Alice 60 percent keyboard (pain free), but it was lacking major buttons I need. I went to MicroCenter today and almost got this keyboard in this video. I got the Keychron v10 Max and very pleased with it. Never going back to a standard keyboard.
This Q11 is pretty great but I do love a solid Alice layout too. Good choice on the V10, I think they V keyboards are the best value out there!
I am still on my K2 v2 modded and looking towards V1 Max as an upgrade in months to come - programmable, 2.4Ghz and better build are just about good reasons for USD100, unless I find an alternative maker at the same price with better build/features/acoustics. Budget would be around USD100-150, but that needs to include my preferred XDA key-caps with cyrillic, and some modding stuff. My current K2 v2 mod is: - Gateron G Pro 3 Yellow switches - Tape mode (2 layers) - Durock stabilisers with popular mods - 4mm Practik Base for vibration/sound dampening (orange) - 5mm STP Biplast sound insulator (black) - Poron foam between plate and PCB - 0.5mm switch pads - PBT XDA keycaps 1.5-1.6mm (cheap but good ones, not doubleshot) - 1.5mm O-rings on XDA key-caps Quiet sure this beets even the current stock V1 Max and NyPhy Halo75 v2, when it comes to thockiness and silence, but want a new one. BTW, I noticed that not many, or close to none, options when it comes to cases w/o top cover, like the K2 (not considering the low profile ones)! More plastic/steel/aluminum = more ways to resonate.
Thanks for all the deets! I love hearing about other people's builds. There are some incredible options on the horizon for budget boards this summer. I saw a Keybored and Hipyo Tech released reviews on this week that looks really insane. But for my money, I love what you can get with the V series of boards and still have money left over for extra caps and switches!
@@KeebHoarder Got V1 Max and installed my preferred Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow switches from my older K2 V2. Originally I ordered with Gateron Jupiter Banana switches which I didn't like, think I am more in to linear. Now I have ordered TTC Frozen Silent V2 switches, which should arrive in a weeks time, and am hoping it will make my keyboard much more silent and enjoyable, not just for typing but also for gaming. As per mods I did the following: 1. Removed the original foam from the board and instead used 4mm Practik Base for vibration/sound dampening (orange) and 5mm STP Biplast sound insulator (black). Both are used in automotive and sound industries. 2. Added Poron switch pads 0.5mm on top of PET sheet 3. Tape mod with 2 layers 4. Added Poron 0.5mm pads under stabs and the stems, and re-lubricated the stabs as well (was thinking of changing them to Durock V2, like I did on my K2 V2, but these stocks look good) 5. Added O-rings between the bottom and the top case where screws go in. 6. Changed to Cherry PBT Double-Shot Dark Blue/Black keycaps set (usually comed with Xinmeng A66 keyboards) I am liking the results very much. As per next upgrade, maybe in a year or two, it will definitely be based on magnetic switches, programmable, like press W for walk, press harder for running. Maybe by then there will be other features incorporated.