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Keychron Q4 60% $149, Q2 65% Knob $169, Q7 70% $159, Q3 TKL Knob $179, Q5 96% Knob $189, Q6 100% Knob $189 + Shipping @ Mwave AU

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Keychron Q4 60% $149, Q2 65% Knob $169, Q7 70% $159, Q3 TKL Knob $179, Q5 96% Knob $189, Q6 100% Knob $189 + Shipping @ Mwave AU
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n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 07/03/2023 - 21:39 mwave.com.au (4591 clicks)
Last edited 20/03/2023 - 16:15 by 1 other user

Mostly Brown Tactile/Blue Clicky switch options. Q5 has Red switch option still available.

Mwave no longer charges surcharge according to comment below.
Mwave VIP membership is minimum $69 for 6 months. You are better off just paying shipping once off IMO.

Thanks to another user who mentioned the Mwave sale first: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/13469129/redir

Reference prices:
Q4 Fully Assembled is $229 + Shipping (my estimate $13), Q6 Knob Fully Assembled is $299 + Shipping from Keychron AU.
Switchkeys AU only sells the Barebones versions (No switches and no keycaps included) so their prices cannot be used as reference.

All are Fully Assembled Q series keyboards which are Fully aluminum case, Gasket mounted plate, South facing Hotswap PCB with Per key RGB, VIA/QMK compatible and in this case Fully Assembled with Switches and Keycaps, Straight cable and tools are included for a fully functioning keyboard out of the box.
NO wireless.

In order of keyboard layout size and price.

Q4 $149 + Shipping. (60% NO arrow keys, NO knob)
Black (Brown switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q4-hotswappable-rgb-compact-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-brown-ac55510 Out of stock
Black (Blue switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q4-hotswappable-rgb-compact-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-blue-ac55509 Out of stock

Q2 Knob $169 + Shipping. (65% compact size, NO function keys)
Grey (Blue switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q2-knob-hotswappable-qmk-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-blue-ac58765 Out of stock
Black (Blue switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q2-knob-hotswappable-qmk-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-blue-ac58762 Out of stock

Q7 $159 + Shipping.
Black (Blue switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q7-hotswappable-carbon-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-blue-ac58787 Out of stock
Grey (Blue switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q7-hotswappable-silver-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-blue-ac58790 Out of stock

Q3 Knob $179 + Shipping. (Tenkeyless, 80% of a full size keyboard but NO numpad)
Grey (Brown switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q3-knob-hotswappable-tkl-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-brown-ac58772 Out of stock
Grey (Blue switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q3-knob-hotswappable-tkl-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-blue-ac58771 Out of stock
White (Blue switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q3-knob-hotswappable-tkl-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-blue-ac58768 Out of stock

Q5 Knob $189 + Shipping. (Compact Full size, 96% of a full keyboard, misses out on some navigation keys)
Black (Red switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q5-knob-hotswappable-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-red-ac58773 Out of stock
Grey (Red switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q5-knob-hotswappable-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-red-ac58776 Out of stock
Black (Brown switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q5-knob-hotswappable-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-brown-ac58775 Out of stock
Grey (Brown switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q5-knob-hotswappable-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-brown-ac58778 Out of stock
Black (Blue switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q5-knob-hotswappable-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-blue-ac58774 Out of stock
Grey (Blue switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q5-knob-hotswappable-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-blue-ac58777 Out of stock

Q6 Knob $189 + Shipping. (Regular Full size keyboard)
Grey (Brown switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q6-knob-hotswappable-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-brown-ac58785 Out of stock
Grey (Blue switch): https://www.mwave.com.au/product/keychron-q6-knob-hotswappable-rgb-mechanical-keyboard-gateron-g-pro-blue-ac58784 Out of stock

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closed Comments

  • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 07/03/2023 - 21:46

    I can't seem to get a shipping cost estimate without creating an account. Not sure if Mods can help with this, e.g. shipping cost to Sydney etc.

    • tienanbich on 07/03/2023 - 21:51

      normal shipping to Adelaide is ~$13. Startrack shipping is around ~$18 or $20, I don't remember

  • tienanbich on 07/03/2023 - 21:51
    +1

    V series are also on sale for just $79!

    • CrispyChrispy on 07/03/2023 - 21:54

      Quite a few are OOS though unfortunately

      Otherwise very good prices

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 07/03/2023 - 22:02

      Good to know thanks but I think I spent enough time on this post already 😭.

  • dekekun on 07/03/2023 - 21:54
    +1

    Great prices for these excellent boards.

  • NEO-R26B on 07/03/2023 - 21:56

    I got the Q3 knob at Pax for around the price of this sale, I love the aluminium base. For sub $200 it's an awesome deal.

  • SBOB on 07/03/2023 - 21:56
    +7

    Definitely getting the award for most knobs in a bargain post with this one.

  • Sheng on 07/03/2023 - 21:57

    Surcharge at mwave as well. Looks like they removed that.

  • edfoo on 07/03/2023 - 21:57
    +1

    No RGB light on the actual keys?

    • CrispyChrispy on 07/03/2023 - 21:58

      Keycaps are not shine-through, no.

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 07/03/2023 - 21:58
      +2

      Yes PCB has per key RGB. Sorry it's not something I look for so I forgot to mention it. I will edit in post now.

      PCB is south facing though, so the RGB LED will be on the bottom of each key. Legends will not shine through brightly with shine through keycaps. If you just want the RGB light in between the keys that will be perfectly fine.

  • Ezuku on 07/03/2023 - 21:59
    +1

    Shame. Just bought the V5 for around the same price as the discounted Q5. Can't complain though, it's a really great keyboard for the cost, I assume the Q5 will be pretty similar. Highly recommend.

  • motion2082 on 07/03/2023 - 22:07

    Wow paid $279 for my Q3

  • Avo on 07/03/2023 - 22:08
    +1

    I literally just bought a K4 V2 two days ago for full price. Will return at grab a Q5. Thanks OP

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 07/03/2023 - 22:09

      👍

      • Avo on 07/03/2023 - 22:20

        They're selling out quick, was looking at the red switches a moment ago but they sold out. Went with tactile switches and will probably swap them out later. Amazing price thanks for posting.

        • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 07/03/2023 - 22:28

          Yeah I think word already spread of the sale before I posted. All the red linear switch options were gone except for the Q5, and of course zero Q1's lol.
          No problem glad you were able to get something you wanted.

  • tororm on 07/03/2023 - 22:11
    +1

    Bought the Q6 last year- beast of a keyboard. Absolute bargain at this price.

  • nk7 on 07/03/2023 - 22:23
    +1

    ah shit all the ones i would go for are oos

  • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 07/03/2023 - 22:28

    Looks like plenty of you smashed the links. I have marked ones that are Out of stock.

    Only Blue (Clicky) switch options are left.

  • miicah on 07/03/2023 - 22:33
    +1

    No wireless ones :(

  • bbourizk on 07/03/2023 - 22:39

    Are the blue switches any good…looking at grabbing the Q6. thanks

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 07/03/2023 - 22:51
      +3

      Let me try to my best to explain it to someone new.

      Red (Linear) = Smooth all the way down till you hit the bottom, all you will feel is the spring.

      Brown (Tactile) = there is a rounded bump you have to push through, you will feel that together with the spring.

      Blue (Clicky) = Similarly to Brown, there is a point you have to push through but with Blue's it's sharp, imagine a plastic spike pushing it's way through a wire. So almost like a sharp "click". Blue switches are loud with normal typing, you will disturb others around you and won't be able to use it while someone tries to sleep in the same room.

  • RiskyAU on 07/03/2023 - 22:50

    ffs the price on the q2 changed when I added it to my cart

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 07/03/2023 - 22:56

      Pages for the keyboards that show as "notify me"/Out of stock are showing the normal full price. So that might be what's going on, two users added the last one to cart and one of you checked out before the other and it's reverted to normal price but theres a glitch so it's still in your cart.

  • Mintees on 07/03/2023 - 22:52

    Showing as full price for the grey q3 in cart

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 07/03/2023 - 22:56

      Pages for the keyboards that show as "notify me"/Out of stock are showing the normal full price. So that might be what's going on, two users added the last one to cart and one of you checked out before the other and it's reverted to normal price but theres a glitch so it's still in your cart.

      • Mintees on 07/03/2023 - 23:02

        Yep all Q3 sold out

  • x on 07/03/2023 - 22:52

    Thanks for the post, been waiting for a sale on the Q3.

    Missed out on the brown keys but nabbed the blue. I'll give them a test run and see if I want to swap them out with some other set

  • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 07/03/2023 - 22:53

    Just found there were also Q7's left with Blue switches. Did not know this was released already in Australia so I didn't look for it originally. Added to post in bold.

    • Sheng on 07/03/2023 - 23:03

      I want grey with brown switches :(

    • hapt on 07/03/2023 - 23:24

      Cheers. Got one of those. New layout to try!

  • Cfer50 on 07/03/2023 - 23:07

    I go between a Q2 and a Rama U80 and tbh the Q2 is an absolute pleasure to type on. Less artisan and posho but honestly its as good as it gets for typing.

    • kaizenchan on 07/03/2023 - 23:45
      +1

      That's quite the price difference there lol

  • slankets on 07/03/2023 - 23:13

    Looks like all OOS now.

  • Erwark on 07/03/2023 - 23:19

    These are great deals - they're going for less than the barebones versions usually do.

    I am very happy with my Q2, however replacing the stock case foam made a huge difference

  • mkh1991 on 08/03/2023 - 01:45

    Pardon my ignorance but what's so good about such expensive keyboards

    • dodoli on 08/03/2023 - 01:56

      They are much better built and sound a lot cleaner than the sub $100 ones

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 08/03/2023 - 15:49

      I mean what's expensive is different for everyone.
      But in terms of keyboards these Q series Mechanical keyboards are considered "premium" like the Logitech MX keys would be considered a premium keyboard and that is similarly priced overall (normally $140 to $200).
      They are premium in different ways, but honestly if you paid the same amount for a Keychron Q series and a Logitech MX keys, I would say you would feel like you get more for your money's worth with the Keychron from the weight and amount of aluminum used. But both are for completely different customers (one is heavy, fully mechanical and wired only while the other is wireless, runs off a battery and is lighter and can be carried easily).

      One thing you might not be aware of though, is that with the Q/V series Keychrons are customizable in a modular way where any Cherry MX type switch and Keycap set can be purchased/interchanged and is perfectly compatible without any tools or modification. The VIA firmware support also means you can fully customize/program the function of every single key (cheaper non VIA supported keyboards cannot program every key). Many people use this programmability to get around the fact their keyboard is more compact than a full size, but if you set it up in your own way you can have the functionality of a full sized keyboard that only requires an extra key to be held down.
      Also don't get confused by the "MX" in "MX keys" that's just Logitech's premium line up naming for their products, it has nothing to do with Cherry MX switches.
      Logitech's MX keys keyboard is thin/lighter in weight and wireless but you are stuck with what you get, which is perfectly fine for most of their customers.

      • theo96 on 13/03/2023 - 13:42

        I have a Keychron K6 Pro and later got the Logitech MX mini, mostly use the MX these days due to lack of shine-through on the K6 keycaps.

        But the feel of the K6 is way better.

  • requium94 on 08/03/2023 - 02:45

    Whats the appeal of this type of keyboard? I've never had one like this so I don't get it. With so many models they must have a big audience or reason to exist right?

    • Ezuku on 08/03/2023 - 02:59
      +2

      Honestly it's really just a luxury. Nothing you can't do on a cheap budget keyboard. Biggest difference is that the feel and sound are much nicer. Nice to be want to have a larger range of sizes, although the ultra small trendy keyboards are sometimes a little silly.

      The reason you have so many models is just combinations of sizes (ie which keys do you want to give up to make the keyboard smaller), a few different switch keys, and there are 3 different series from keychron. Keychron is pretty great and reliable for the price.

      • requium94 on 12/03/2023 - 21:05
        +1

        Thanks for the reply! It's pretty interesting.

        • Ezuku on 12/03/2023 - 22:43

          No problems. Thought it was a little silly at first and then bought a mech keyboard and it's so much nicer and now I understand. Now I'm that weirdo who goes carrying his keyboard to and from work. Completely a luxury though. I do feel the ergonomics fro a 96 pc / 1800 keyboard (no navigation cluster so a few cm shorter) is much nicer though.

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 08/03/2023 - 15:53

      Mainly: A premium typing feel and further ability to customize through switches (feel/sound) and keycaps (appearance).

  • dirtyhen on 08/03/2023 - 07:56

    almost all OOS but just a question, what the difference between the Q and the K?

    • BargainK on 08/03/2023 - 08:01
      +1

      K are wireless.

  • K1D A on 08/03/2023 - 08:48

    Looking at brown Q6, but no stock,

    V6 QMK seems a bit cheaper,

    what is main the difference apart from the switches, and does that makes a lot of difference in terms of quality/experience?

    • Truck-kun on 08/03/2023 - 09:51

      I believe V version is plastic base, while Q is aluminium body base

  • mathemagician on 08/03/2023 - 10:43

    Are there any physical stores in Melbourne where you can try a whole bunch of keyboards/switches, including non-mechanical ones?

    I'd love to have a nice little 65% board but there are so many brands and combinations of switches, key caps, etc that I'd need to try a few to find the one I like. Don't wanna order blindly.

    Got a full size Corsair K70 RGB (don't remember the switch type but they feel linear) but find the key height/travel distance too much. Make heaps of typos. I find I type better on a flat laptop keyboard.

    As an alternative to mechanical keyboards, are there custom 65% membrane keyboards out there?

    • CrispyChrispy on 08/03/2023 - 10:58

      are there custom 65% membrane keyboards out there?

      No, there wouldn't really be anything to customise besides aesthetics

      • mathemagician on 08/03/2023 - 11:50
        +1

        Fair enough!

        • Noctuafanboy on 08/03/2023 - 12:09

          There are other types of rubber dome keyboards though. Topre being one type that has a niche but passionate following, although they're very expensive. Is there any reason for wanting membrane though?

          • mathemagician on 08/03/2023 - 21:48

            @Noctuafanboy: Thanks for the tip. I guess I assumed all mechanical keyboards have tall keys and a long travel distance. I'd love to try out a few combinations though before buying, which is why a brick and mortar store with a decent selection would be great.

  • ntt on 08/03/2023 - 12:14

    I'm a noob here. Can you tell me why are they so expensive and too many varieties? Why Q2 is more expensive than the Q4? I'm in the market for a tenkeyless keyboard.

    • dirtyhen on 08/03/2023 - 12:42

      size?

      • ntt on 08/03/2023 - 14:13

        have no clue, but I think 70% is ok. Need something that is not too compact as I have clumsy fingers, but not too big or too long.

    • Sheng on 08/03/2023 - 12:45

      its got 5% more keys i.e more keycaps and switches + design overheads and machining.

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 08/03/2023 - 15:55
      +1

      I'm in the market for a tenkeyless keyboard.

      Tenkeyless keyboard model is the Q3.

  • SaddenAscentAspirin on 08/03/2023 - 13:47

    Print on keys on my keychron started wearing off after a week. I use it for work, so ~6 hours a day or so of typing, but pretty poor IMO. I won't buy another one.

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 08/03/2023 - 15:39
      +1

      Print on keys on my keychron started wearing off after a week.

      That's not possible with double shot PBT keycaps that are included with the Q series and V series.
      With double shot the legends are part of the plastic mould so you can't wear them off.
      And looks like Keychron started adding double shot PBT keycaps to their cheaper K series keyboards as well. At least they have done it for the K2 back in 2020.
      https://www.keychron.com/blogs/news/we-just-added-doubleshot…

      Most likely you have a different older model. Or maybe yours is a low profile model.

  • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 08/03/2023 - 15:57

    Q4 in Black and Q7 in Grey, both with Blue (Clicky) switches are still available.

  • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 08/03/2023 - 17:11

    Also PSA. I can confirm Q6 does not work with a coiled cable. The same might be the case for the Q5. Large PCB's consume more power and require a USB3.0 spec cable and all coiled keyboards cables are USB2.0 spec. I could not even find someone who makes custom USB3.0 coiled cables.
    The Q6's included braided straight cable is USB3.0 spec and works just fine.
    (And I tested with RGB off, coiled cable still cannot provide enough power to Q6)

    • dekekun on 09/03/2023 - 18:37

      I'm using my Q5 with a usb2 coiled cable with no issue.

      • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 09/03/2023 - 18:56

        Ok thanks. Must be only the Q6 then 😭.
        I only have 1 coiled cable, but I also tried with a friend's coiled cable and same result. Intermittent connection on the Q6 (keeps cutting out and back in over and over).
        With the included straight cable it's completely fine, and I also tried another USB-C to USB-A 3.0 cable it's completely fine.

  • dekekun on 09/03/2023 - 19:04

    Has anyone's shipped yet? 48hrs seems like a long turnaround just to post something.

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 09/03/2023 - 19:06

      Going by nearly every single link being sold out now (only Q4 is available), they are probably back logged in processing shipment.

      Processing payment and order is almost instant and automatic. But since they are all being posted to different addresses they are probably doing their best to process and get them sent out. Maybe in batches based on location etc (and this is on top of all other orders for other products).

    • Avo on 10/03/2023 - 07:58

      I just received my goods were dispatched email now.

      • Avo on 14/03/2023 - 20:01

        Just an update goods received today

  • hapt on 10/03/2023 - 14:09

    Well I had my order cancelled with no explanation or an email. Way to go mwave!

    • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 10/03/2023 - 15:32

      😐 That sucks. Maybe a stock number error (pretty common with all stores). Maybe they realized they had more orders than keyboards.

  • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 20/03/2023 - 16:15

    Q4 in Black with Blue switches (the only one left in stock) is finally all gone. Marked deal as Out of stock.

  • kronk on 25/03/2023 - 23:26

    damn, i just bought a q5 for full price thinking it rarely goes on sale.. missed this by a bit

    • edfoo on 26/03/2023 - 14:23

      You are nearly a week too late.

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