With responsive stock switches and web-based companion software, this is the budget keyboard to beat.

It starts at just $84, offering an inexpensive entry into the world of modding.

It also comes with responsive stock switches that are lovely to bang out on.

A black Keychron K10 V2 mechanical custom keyboard

All these factors make the K10 V2 one of thebest mechanical keyboardsyou can buy.

For the complete breakdown, read my full Keychron K10 V2 review.

Its available in either an all-plastic build or with an aluminum frame the latter of which costs more.

A black Keychron K10 V2 mechanical custom keyboard

Whats even better is that the K10 V2 is fitted with double-shot PBT keycaps.

In short, these keyboards are great for modding enthusiasts on a budget.

And its no different in the case of the Keychron K10 V2.

A black Keychron K10 V2 mechanical custom keyboard

First of all, there are a few variants to choose from.

The cheapest model with a white backlight and an all-plastic build costs$84/84.

If you want RGB backlighting and an all-plastic build, youre looking at an expenditure of$94/94.

A black Keychron K10 V2 mechanical custom keyboard

And the most expensive model features RGB lighting and an aluminum frame, and it costs$104/103.

Everything you oughta mod the keyboard is included in the box, and thats fantastic.

Speaking of fantastic things, the Keychron K10 V2 is a beast for productivity.

A black Keychron K10 V2 mechanical custom keyboard

Lets talk about the switches.

A shorter pre-travel distance means you might jot down faster.

Typing on them has been fun and comfortable.

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But thank the stars my review unit is hot-swappable.

Ill be even more relieved when I swap them with some linear Reds!

Despite using heavier switches than Im used to, I still got an above-average score that Im pleased with.

A black Keychron K10 V2 mechanical custom keyboard

Im primarily talking about the arrow and page navigation keys on the right-hand side of the keyboard.

Pressing the up arrow dipped the entire key into the board, with my fingertip along with it.

Like other K-Series V2 keyboards, the K10 V2 features all-black keycaps, barring one red escape keycap.

A black Keychron K10 V2 mechanical custom keyboard

The Epomaker RT100, for instance, sports a retro design with multi-tonal beige keycaps.

TheKeychron V6 Max($99) looks lovely in the carbon black colorway, too.

The Keychron K10 V2 is an awesome choice for modding enthusiasts.

A black Keychron K10 V2 mechanical custom keyboard

For a budget keyboard, the K10 V2 is built extremely well.

Its sturdy, and it has a lovely sound profile.

At the end of the day, the K10 V2 is a winner on most fronts.

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