I much prefer the appearance of the non-backlit version. Keychron sent me a non-backlit K14 with white keycaps as well as the priciest option, which has dark gray keycaps and RGB backlighting.

K14s with a backlight have ABS plastic keycaps, and those without a backlight use tougher doubleshot ABS plastic.įinally, in order to get Gateron-brand mechanical switches instead of Keychron's, you'll need to order the K14 with the darker keycaps. Oddly, a backlight results in a keycap downgrade. Gateron Red, Blue, or Brown switches are also available. More expensive SKUs, including the mid-priced K14 I tested, let you add hot-swappable mechanical switches so you can easily pop them out with an included tool. That means you would need a soldering iron and a lot of patience to change the keyboard's mechanical switches. The cheapest version of the K14 has no backlight (except for a red indicator light for Caps Lock), and it comes with Keychron-brand switches that are soldered in. Keychron Red, Blue, or Brown, hot-swappableĮxtra keycaps: 1x Esc, 1x Windows, 2x Alt 1x USB-C to USB-A cable 1x keycap pullerĮxtra keycaps: 1x Esc, 1x Windows, 2x Alt 1x USB-C to USB-C cable 1x keycap puller 1x switch puller

Gateron Red, Blue, or Brown, hot-swappable For keyboard enthusiasts seeking the finest craftsmanship from sight to sound, though, some of the K14's features fall short. At $59–$99, the K14 is a good candidate for someone seeking a budget- to mid-priced wireless keyboard with mechanical switches, and it's even better for those who want Apple-ready legends. The K14 even throws in some wireless luxuries, like the ability to pair the board with up to three Bluetooth devices and toggle between them, plus USB-C charging and the option to use the keyboard with a cable. The result is a compact clacker with an option for white or RGB lighting and hot-swappable switches to get the exact typing feel you want. The K14 is a 70 percent wireless mechanical keyboard, meaning that it ditches the numpad (but not the navigation keys) and forgoes a dedicated function row.

And not only can you buy a wireless mechanical keyboard that works with Apple computers, but in the case of the Keychron K14, you can get one that comes with a Mac layout out of the box (don't worry, Windows keycaps are also included). But the market has come a long way, and you can now pick up mechanical keyboards, including cable-free options, for under $100. Options are limited further for budget-minded buyers if they want a wireless device, especially if they're looking for a Mac-specific board. A common complaint about mechanical keyboards is that they're too expensive.

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