Keychron Q2 Max kit
65% · Kit · Wireless
- Thocky
Mid-range
Updated . Sound tags are editorial, not measured.
The least fiddly way to a custom board. A kit is a case, PCB and plate sold together, so the only two decisions left are the switches and the keycaps. The Q2 Max is a 65%, which keeps the arrow keys and drops the function row.
Boba U4T tactiles have a strong, rounded bump and a long-pole stem, and they are one of the usual picks for a deep, punchy tactile. With the polycarbonate plate and gasket mount, the board suits a softer, lower-pitched sound.
Compatibility
All 3 parts fit
Checked for mounting, layout, switch fit, stabilizers and keycap coverage.
- You need about 68 switches: 8 packs of 10 leaves a few spares.
Estimated total
≈£283
All 3 parts priced. Some prices are converted from other currencies (≈). List prices, or the lowest shop price we have seen. Check each shop for today's price.
Parts
≈£157
An aluminium case with a gasket-mounted polycarbonate plate and a hot-swap PCB. It connects over Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz or a cable, has a knob, and Keychron says the barebone includes screw-in stabilizers.
£6.50
per pack, 8 packs needed
A strong, round-bump tactile with a long-pole stem, and a popular default for a deep tactile feel. Only the spring bottoms are lubed, so it is worth lubing the rest if you like them smoother.
≈£74
A pastel set in KAT profile, which is medium height and sculpted, between SA and Cherry. This is the light base kit.
Before you buy
- The barebone is ANSI only. We found no UK listing for it, so the UK total uses a converted price.
- Most KAT Milkshake kits were sold out at NovelKeys when we checked. We assumed PBT and dye-sublimated legends from Keyreative's usual production, and the listing does not confirm either. Check stock and material before you order.
Where to buy
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Keychron Q2 Max Barebone
Gazzew Boba U4T
Keyreative KAT Milkshake