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Keychron Q4 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Plaid Kit

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  • Released in 2022
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 60% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW layout standard
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Comes with a knob
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 1500 g
  • Sized at 20 x 121 x 303 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2021
  • Available in a 40% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Ortholinear ergonomics
  • Offers No RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 67.3
  • Build Quality: 89.7
  • Productivity: 95.2
  • Customizability: 100
  • Portability: 71.6
Scores
  • Performance: 41.9
  • Build Quality: 58.3
  • Productivity: 46.9
  • Customizability: 55.2
  • Portability: 60.6
Name
Keychron Q4
Name
Mechboards Plaid Kit
Release year
2022
Release year
2021
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
-
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
60%
Layout Size
40%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Ortholinear
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
-
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
20 x 121 x 303 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
1500g
Weight
-
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