Keychron is already well-known among keyboard enthusiasts for crafting quality mechanicalkeyboards.
A technology that gained popularity in controllers, Hall Effect dramatically expands the capabilities of the K4 HE.
The Keychron K4 HE’s 96% layout is comfortable and intuitive, and the typing experience is wonderful.
There’s no wrist rest or replacement switches in the box, unfortunately, but the K4 HE still feels like a great deal overall.
This review was made possible thanks to a review sample provided by Keychron.
Keychron had no input nor saw the contents of this review prior to publication.
It’s a wonderfully comfortable layout, with each individual key carefully sculpted for an optimal typing experience.
It’s easy to swap the switches and even easier to pop off the keycaps covering them.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
These are double-shot PBT keys that promise good durability, and the font is clear and legible.
In general, I really like this design.
If you want some added flair, the Special Edition that I received boasts rosewood accents on either side.
Keychron includes everything you need in the box to disassemble and reassemble your K4 HE, including alternate Windows/macOS keys.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
The dimensions are slightly different from the Standard Edition, but the keyboard is functionally the same.
As a keyboard, the K4 HE is excellent.
you’re free to tune keys to always prioritize the latest or deepest input.
This is more compact than a full-sized keyboard, but you still get the tenkey number pad.
The advantages of Hall Effect switches also come with one disadvantage, too.
More specifically, other Hall Effect switches it’s possible for you to only get from Keychron.
More than all that, though, is a two-fold problem with the Keychron K4 HE.
The K4 HE is always propped up at an angle, but it still has two-stage stands for even more of an incline.
Those are minor qualms, though this is a killer keyboard.
You’ll get an error message if you try to connect wirelessly, but a future firmware update could fix that.
I’ve really enjoyed having this keyboard on my desk.
