A deeper, thicker sound than ever before and responsive keystrokes make this a great gaming option, too.
Another entry into Keychrons K Max series dropped, and it’s a good one.
Meet the Keychron K10 Max.
This isnt bad, as the high-quality plastic and understated style give a premium vibe.
The relatively formal appearance fits perfectly with an office environment or home workstation.
However, I appreciate the color highlights on the keyboard.
The keyboard comes with both macOS and Windows keys.
Typing experience
Typing on the K10 is everything you could ask for from a mechanical keyboard.
The switches have a soft, albeit long spring, so less force is required to keep it held.
The switches are smooth and fast.
The K10 Max holds its own in Counter-Strike 2, with my movements feeling both fluid and responsive.
The tray mounting setup assists with gaming too.
Keypresses feel sharp and snappy.
Holding down W while jogging in Squad felt much less mushy than on a gasket keyboard.
This is different from the more complex gasket-mounted case design used in other mechanical keyboards.
you could fully customize the keyboards keybindings, backlighting and macros using theLauncher app.
The lighting isnt very bright, even considering the transparent switch base marketed as enhancing the lighting effect.
You might prefer this but I think this is the main thing Keychron struggles with.
Size
This is not a fault of the board but should be a pre-purchase condition.
If youve ever used a full-sized keyboard before, you know that it can dominate desk space.
The K10 Max is no exception, stretching a massive 17 inches.
If youre a gamer then you know this limits the amount of space to maneuver your mouse.
Even if you dont use the adjustable legs, the keyboard has a tall profile.
Without a wrist rest, your wrists will tire after being in an upward angle for too long.
That said, sticking to the function keys works just fine.
This is most evident in the keyboards sound, especially compared to the rest of Keychrons keyboard range.
The added layers of foam make all the difference in creating a rich, thocky noise while typing.
The K10 Max is one of the greatest you’ve got the option to get.
