Tom’s Guide Verdict
It doesnt get better than this.
The Keychron Q7 is a wonderful keyboard with an all-metal construction that makes it feel robust and sturdy.
Web-based companion software makes it easy to personalize the Q7, too.
For all the deets, read my full Keychron Q7 review.
I took it out of the box and realized it was because of its all-metal construction.
The Q7 measures 13.44 x 4.76 x 1.33 inches, which frees up space on your desk.
Bouncing away
The Keychron Q7 is a very soft keyboard to punch in on.
The keyboard is bouncy, too.
When typing on it, youll feel the keys dip into the PCB and then bounce back.
Its a little like feedback every time you press a key, which is lovely.
The OSA-profile keycaps are extremely comfortable and they might be my new favorites.
I didnt notice any latency issues either, and there werent any missed inputs.
I could fully rely on the Q7 to execute my commands in a timely fashion.
Both games, in their own unique ways, rely heavily on mouse movements.
The keyboard sounds absolutely fantastic.
I put the keyboard through its paces by taking a typing test at10fastfingers.comand you might see the results above.
My accuracy was well above average.
Its always a joy using either of these apps.
Theyre user-friendly, and even keyboard novices wont need to take time getting used to them.
Money, money, money
The Keychron Q7s price tag isnt for the faint of heart.
But metal keyboards are usually pricier than plastic ones, so its purely down to personal preference.
For example, the Keychron V1 and V1 Max are identical but the latter supports Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity.
This is also the case with the Keychron V3 and V3 Max.
Its a shame that the Q7 doesnt have a wireless version.
Its full-metal construction is what won me over.
Not only does it look good, but its a treat to bang out and game on, too.
Thats down to the OSA-profile double-shot PBT keycaps and bouncy feedback.
All of this comes at a price, though.
The Q7 costs a whopping $199 / 159 and there are other cheaper but plasticky options out there.
Its also wired-only, so consider whats important to you before spending the premium.
All in all, if you choose to get this keyboard, youll be very happy with its performance.
For casual gaming and serious typing alike, the Q7 is a metallic paradise.
