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Keychron K14 Review

True Score

79
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Mixed Reviews
74
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Experts

94
4

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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Analysts were pleased with the Keychron K14, and they endorsed it for gaming, programming, and office use. They were delighted with its fully customizable RGB backlighting. However, they disliked its high latency.

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our Verdict

Top experts were impressed by the Keychron K14, and they recommended it for gamers, office users, and programmers. Critics at RTINGS were pleased with its…

Top experts were impressed by the Keychron K14, and they recommended it for gamers, office users, and programmers. Critics at RTINGS were pleased with its 70% compact design. However, if you prefer an even more compact 60% keyboard, see our Keychron K12 review. . Using a unit with Gateron G Pro Brown mechanical switches, testers clocked its pre-travel distance at 2.6mm and operating force at 48 gf.

If you prefer low-profile scissor switches, see our Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II review. Testers from PC Case Gear revealed that the keyboard is both wired and wireless, pairing with up to three different devices using Bluetooth. It comes with a rechargeable battery, which should last for up to 240 hours, according to Keychron.

Testers were delighted with its RGB backlighting with individually lit keys and it inclines at 4°, 6°, and 10°, although it lacks a wrist rest. It has a high 14.5 ms wired latency and 29.1 ms Bluetoth latency. Check out the Keychron Q1 review if you desire a lower latency.

True Score

79

Reasons to Buy

  • RGB backlighting with individually lit keys
  • Incline adjustment settings
  • Available with a selection of mechanical switches
  • Supports both wired and wireless connectivity
  • Multi-device Bluetooth pairing

Reasons to Avoid

  • Poor latency
  • Lacks a wrist rest
  • Keys are not macro programmable
  • Lacks customization software
  • Mediocre ABS keycaps

Specifications

  • Foldable
    No
  • Form Factor
    Compact (70%)
  • Key Switch Behavior
    Tactile
  • Keyboard Technology
    Mechanical
  • Multimedia Keys
    Yes
  • Numeric Keypad
    Yes
  • Palm Rest
    na
  • Spill Resistant
    na
  • Touchpad
    na

Overview

The Keychron K14 is a compact 70% sized mid-range wired/wireless mechanical keyboard that made its debut in 2021, promising long battery life and multi-device pairing to office users. Unlike most of the top keyboards on the market, this device supports both wired and wireless connectivity, pairing with Bluetooth to up to three different devices.

You can buy this keyboard with Gateron G Pro Blue, Brown, or Red mechanical switches. Continue reading our review below and see how the Keychron K14 measures up against the best wireless keyboards today.

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  • Keychron K14 Bluetooth 5.1 Wireless Aluminum Frame Mechanical Keyboard with Keychron Brown Switch/Rechargeable Battery, 72 Keys Compact Keyboard Compatible with Mac Windows
    $67.49

    Availability

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

74

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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Customer Score

94

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

79

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    74
    The Keychron K14 is good for gaming, but it isn’t designed for this use. It… read more
  • Arstechnica
    F

    Trust Score

    NR
    The Keychron K14 at its starting price is a good wireless mechanical keyboard. For $60,… read more

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