We’re big fans of Keychron’s Q series boards, which are available in a surprising number of sizes and styles. Add yet one more to the listing: The Keychron Q11 is the corporate’s first completely split keyboard design, permitting each side of the board to be positioned independently. It’s out there for ordering in the present day, beginning at $185 in case you don’t want switches or keycaps, or $205 for the whole board.

Unlike a few of the extra mainstream newer Keychron designs, the Q11 is wired, in additional methods than one. In addition to the bridging cable that permits the keyboard’s break up design, a USB-C cable will be plugged into both the left or proper half. That has an surprising bonus: it permits both facet of the board to function independently for a super-wide spacing, and even with out the total pair. Maybe somebody on the market desires to roll their very own left-hand gaming keypad?

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The format is 75%, with the distinctive squished proper Shift key, arrow keys, and full operate row, with the now-standard rotary dial knob. But the board additionally has a second knob and 5 additional operate keys on the left facet, permitting for much more customization with VIA or QMK-compatible software program out of the field. Throw within the typical high-end goodies from a Keychron design: hot-swap switches, full RGB, an aluminum case with sound-absorbing inside foam, and high-profile PBT keycaps, in case you spring for the improve. Keychron can also be utilizing extra premium screw-in stabilizers.

Previously Keychron ventured into ergonomic designs with the Alice-style Q8 (check out the review here), however this full break up board may be extra interesting to customers who require a extra dramatic break up. Orders are open now with Gateron Red (linear) or Brown (tactile) switches.