[Recommend] Good Mechanical Keyboard

[nez]

My keychron k2 is coming on to about 2 years but recently started having weird battery issues. Have been exclusively using it in bluetooth mode and per full charge used to last me about 1.5 to 2 weeks. Since about a week ago, the keyboard would only charge for about 10-15 mins and green led lights up showing fully charged. However, i can only get about 2 days usage before the battery gets fully drained. Tried resetting the keyboard but same issue persists. Now debating whether to open up the keyboard and see if a battery replacement is possible, use it in cable mode only or dump it and get a new one.

Edit: Ok i did some reading in the keychron reddit threads and there are quite a few complaints of battery dying after around 2 years.....

Oh. Mine is about 1.5 years
Pls post here when you got a replacement battery and where you got it.
Thanks

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Oh. Mine is about 1.5 years
Pls post here when you got a replacement battery and where you got it.
Thanks

Did some further reading and yes it seems possible to do a battery change.

Disassemble the K2


As for battery type, theoretically as long it uses micro jst connector and the battery(thickness wise) can fit and you are able to assemble the keyboard without issues, then any capacity would work. Read some on reddit saying they able to fit a replacement 10000mah or even a 12000mah battery.



The original battery type used by Keychron for folks who are interested(not my pic)

Personally, i don't think its worth the time, effort and $$$ to go through with a battery replacement. Since singles day is around the corner, i will probably be looking at getting a new keyboard. Currently eying 光头75 aka feker ik75.

 

[poooooo]

Did some further reading and yes it seems possible to do a battery change.

Disassemble the K2


As for battery type, theocratically as long it uses micro jst connector and the battery(thickness wise) can fit and you are able to assemble the keyboard without issues, then any capacity would work. Read some on reddit saying they able to fit a replacement 10000mah or even a 12000mah battery.



The original battery type used by Keychron for folks who are interested(not my pic)

Personally, i don't think its worth the time, effort and $$$ to go through with a battery replacement. Since singles day is around the corner, i will probably be looking at getting a new keyboard. Currently eye 光头75 aka feker ik75

I change from k2v2 to feker 75 and enjoyed using it more. K2v2 layout is too cramped for me.

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

I change from k2v2 to feker 75 and enjoyed using it more. K2v2 layout is too cramped for me.

Which feker75 version you got? I see the latest is v5 but seems like only for sale on taobao and direct shipping not possible due to built-in battery so have to engage 3rd party forwarder. There are some sellers for v3 on shopee and aliexpress.

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

Which feker75 version you got? I see the latest is v5 but seems like only for sale on taobao and direct shipping not possible due to built-in battery so have to engage 3rd party forwarder. There are some sellers for v3 on shopee and aliexpress.

why don't just get from shopee..

 

[Phen8210]

which switches and stabilizers do you all prefer?

 

[poooooo]

Which feker75 version you got? I see the latest is v5 but seems like only for sale on taobao and direct shipping not possible due to built-in battery so have to engage 3rd party forwarder. There are some sellers for v3 on shopee and aliexpress.

Using v3

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

why don't just get from shopee..

Like i said only taobao has the newest v5 version and taobao sellers have the option for the keyboard to be fully assembled and ready for use out of the box. Buy from shopee have to ownself DIY. Nowadays i really don't have the energy and enthusiasm to DIY stuff. At most i might just change the switches but i won't be dabbing in any other kind of modding.

 

[nez]

Did some further reading and yes it seems possible to do a battery change.

Disassemble the K2


As for battery type, theoretically as long it uses micro jst connector and the battery(thickness wise) can fit and you are able to assemble the keyboard without issues, then any capacity would work. Read some on reddit saying they able to fit a replacement 10000mah or even a 12000mah battery.



The original battery type used by Keychron for folks who are interested(not my pic)

Personally, i don't think its worth the time, effort and $$$ to go through with a battery replacement. Since singles day is around the corner, i will probably be looking at getting a new keyboard. Currently eying 光头75 aka feker ik75.

Thanks for sharing

 

[poooooo]

Like i said only taobao has the newest v5 version and taobao sellers have the option for the keyboard to be fully assembled and ready for use out of the box. Buy from shopee have to ownself DIY. Nowadays i really don't have the energy and enthusiasm to DIY stuff. At most i might just change the switches but i won't be dabbing in any other kind of modding.

I think for self assembled set, at least needs to lube the stock stabs, for a better experience.

Switches can buy pre-lubed, and honestly after lubing the switches myself the difference isn't that much, so with good switches you can skip lubing tbh.

Think akko also has the same layout that are fully pre-assembled. Not sure if SG anyone selling it though

 

[Phen8210]

I think for self assembled set, at least needs to lube the stock stabs, for a better experience.

Switches can buy pre-lubed, and honestly after lubing the switches myself the difference isn't that much, so with good switches you can skip lubing tbh.

Think akko also has the same layout that are fully pre-assembled. Not sure if SG anyone selling it though

Anyone that loves lubing switches 60-100+ times repeatedly probably is some sort of masochist.

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

Anyone that loves lubing switches 60-100+ times repeatedly probably is some sort of masochist.

some caps are factory lubed

 

[Phen8210]

some caps are factory lubed

that's exactly my point lol

 

[poooooo]

Anyone that loves lubing switches 60-100+ times repeatedly probably is some sort of masochist.

it's a waste of time tbh lol... I won't want to do it again. Maximum effort min gain, sometimes those YouTubers sensationalized too much.

 

[SEvsNK]

I think for self assembled set, at least needs to lube the stock stabs, for a better experience.

Switches can buy pre-lubed, and honestly after lubing the switches myself the difference isn't that much, so with good switches you can skip lubing tbh.

Think akko also has the same layout that are fully pre-assembled. Not sure if SG anyone selling it though

I really like akko products. Their keyboards feels really good and at a reasonable price

 

[SEvsNK]

it's a waste of time tbh lol... I won't want to do it again. Maximum effort min gain, sometimes those YouTubers sensationalized too much.

Else no content to make liaos.

 

[poooooo]

Else no content to make liaos.

A lot of dumb build challenge lately.

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

it's a waste of time tbh lol... I won't want to do it again. Maximum effort min gain, sometimes those YouTubers sensationalized too much.

but lubing the stabs is OK

 

[poooooo]

but lubing the stabs is OK

You are right

 

[darkmilk]

I really like akko products. Their keyboards feels really good and at a reasonable price

Any Akko keyboard to recommend??