Iconic Keychron with Czech legends discounted below 2.7 thousand. You can program every key

Keychron is a well-known name among keyboard enthusiasts – and its models with Czech localization are a rarity, as the brand usually only supplies US layouts. You can now buy the V6 Max with CZ legends for 2,691 CZK with code ALZADNY10 instead of 2,990 CZK.

👍 Get it if you want a keyboard that you can program down to the last detail, and you also want Czech diacritics printed on the keys.
🤔 Hesitate if you have little space on your desk – a 100% layout with a numpad measures almost 45 centimeters and weighs over a kilogram.
💰 Price tag: 2,691 CZK for a wireless mechanical keyboard with hotswap, QMK/VIA, and a 225-hour battery.

QMK and VIA mean a keyboard tailored to you

The acronyms QMK and VIA are why Keychron has such a reputation. It’s an open-source firmware that allows you to remap every single key, set macros, and create multiple layers – for example, you can hide an entire set of shortcuts for Photoshop or programming under one key. And unlike most competitors, it works without the need to install additional software running in the background.

The Gateron Jupiter Brown switches are tactile – you’ll feel a clear actuation point when pressed, but they don’t produce the clicky sound of blue switches, making them suitable for office use. An actuation force of 55 cN and a travel distance of 2 mm make them a versatile choice for both typing and gaming, with a lifespan of 80 million keystrokes, and thanks to hotswap sockets, you can replace them with others at any time without soldering. The version with a rotary knob also adds convenient volume control.

Connectivity is handled by both Bluetooth and a 2.4GHz receiver, and the 4,000 mAh battery lasts, according to the manufacturer, up to 225 hours with backlighting, or 100 hours at full RGB brightness. The keyboard works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and currently has a rating of 5 out of 5 on Alza, albeit from only four customers.

What you need to know

The keyboard weighs 1,110 grams and with a 100% layout measures 44.8 centimeters in width – it’s a piece you’ll place on your desk and leave there, not one you’ll carry in a backpack. For some, the weight is an advantage (the keyboard doesn’t slide), for travelers, it’s a disadvantage.

Two minor budget considerations: the keycaps are made of ABS plastic, not more durable PBT, so they might polish over years of intense typing – fortunately, they are easy to replace. And the charging adapter is not included, but you can charge the keyboard via USB-C with any phone charger. For anyone who wants a keyboard they can play with and customize for years, without sacrificing Czech legends, this is a great choice for 2,691 CZK.

Do you program your own macros and shortcuts on your keyboard, or is a basic layout enough for you?