Keychron has built a strong reputation for mechanical keyboards over the last seven years and now the company has jumped into the slim keyboard market. The new B1 and B6 Pro Ultra-Slim models come in Apple’s Magic Keyboard style with some added features and an affordable price.
The new Keychron Ultra-Slim keyboards come in ivory white or space gray with a 100% layout with numpad or a 75% compact model without numpad.
Top comment by Scott D.
I originally had the Logi MX Keys w/ numeric keypad and liked it. I then upgraded to the newer MX Keys S model and it’s even better.
Somehow it grips my desk better, so it doesn’t slide around like the older one and Apple’s Magic Keyboards. Plus, it uses the new mini Bolt wireless dongle for wireless connectivity to my M1 Mac mini. Benefits include the ability to work seamlessly with FileVault enabled.
One thing you lose compared to Apple’s Magic Keyboard is the option for Touch ID, but you get a number of benefits Apple doesn’t offer like 2.4GHz connectivity, much longer battery life, and USB-C at less than 50% of the cost.
Keychron B1 and B6 Pro Ultra-Slim specs
- Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4GHz wireless, and wired connectivity
- USB-C for charging and wired connection
- Mac and Windows support (includes Mac keys/function keys)
- Concave keycaps
- 1,200-hour (8-month) rechargeable battery
- 425g (15-ounce) lightweight design
- 1,000Hz polling rate
- Scissor mechanism
- ZMK support
- Silicone skin, 2.4GHz receiver, USB-C and C to A cables included
The compact Keychron B1 Pro Ultra-Slim is available for $39.99 and the B6 Pro Ultra-Slim goes for $44.99.
Those price points offer a lot of value when Apple’s Magic Keyboards without Touch ID go for $100-129 and the models with Touch ID for $149-199.
Stay tuned for a full review of the new Keychron Ultra-Slim keyboards.
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