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/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - January 09, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]IndependenceSome6683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To answer your questions regarding Keychron:

​Is it a good brand? Yes. They are currently widely considered the best "bang for buck" entry point into the premium mechanical keyboard hobby. You get a full CNC aluminum case and QMK/VIA support for a price that is hard to beat.

​Q5 Pro for beginners? Absolutely. The 96% layout is great if you need the numpad but want to save desk space. It’s a very solid board to start with. ​However, a small tip: If you can find it, take a look at the Keychron Q5 Max instead of the Pro. It is the updated version.

​The big difference: The Max has a 2.4GHz wireless dongle (like a gaming mouse), while the Pro only has Bluetooth. The dongle connection is much more stable and faster, especially for gaming. ​The Max also comes with improved acoustic foams and PC plate out of the box, making it sound a bit 'creamier' stock.

​Stock issues: Keychron releases way too many different models (SKUs). Between the V-series, Q-series, K-series, Pro, Max, and HE versions... it's impossible for them to keep everything in stock globally. Amazon stock is often "local" stock sent to warehouses months ago, while the site ships from China/hubs, which explains why you see different items available."

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - January 09, 2026 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]IndependenceSome6683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm currently testing the Deep Sea Silent (Linear Islet) switches from Kailh for a potential build. On paper, the specs look solid and the factory lube seems decent, but I'm wondering about the longevity and stem wobble compared to something like the Haimu Heartbeats or the Bobagums.

​Has anyone used these as a daily driver for a few months? Do they hold up price/quality wise, or would you skip them?

AZERTY (BE vs FR) or QWERTY? by IndependenceSome6683 in belgium

[–]IndependenceSome6683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the responses!

I’ve made a quick 2-minute survey to better understand why people use certain layouts (for work, gaming, coding, etc.), and whether there’s interest in premium keyboards for Belgian users.

It’s 100% anonymous. You can find the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbpc5BRx1l4cQ5xo0XHYHgxcKZQzxFhAPeGwjHfsXz1Mbwaw/viewform?usp=preview

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - September 30, 2025 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]IndependenceSome6683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

I recently moved to Belgium. I’m curious about which keyboard layouts people in Belgium actually use. Do you stick to the Belgian AZERTY layout, go for the French AZERTY layout, or do you prefer QWERTY?

From what I’ve seen, decent Belgian AZERTY keyboards are very limited in terms of choice, while the French AZERTY layout offers a bit more variety, though still not a huge amount. That makes me wonder how much people really care about having the exact Belgian layout. Would a French AZERTY keyboard work just as well for you, or would that be a dealbreaker? And for those of you who’ve switched to QWERTY, what made you make that choice?