I hope your week’s been a good one! There’s exciting news in the world of mechanical keyboards – and it’s especially good news for us here in the UK. Our friends at Keychron have just released UK-ISO layout versions of two of their most exciting and feature-rich models: the Keychron K2 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Keyboard and the ultra-sleek Keychron K3 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard.
If you’re into keyboards – whether you’re a coder, gamer, writer, or just someone who appreciates a satisfying click – you’ll want to sit down for this.
🔧 Keychron K2 HE – Magnetic Switches, Adjustable Actuation & Custom Comfort
The K2 HE isn’t just another mechanical keyboard. It’s something genuinely special. Designed with Gateron’s double-rail magnetic switches, this 75% layout keyboard gives you precision control, allowing you to tweak the actuation point of each key and enabling something called Dynamic Rapid Trigger – think faster response and more fluid key actions. It’s the kind of tech that’s great for gamers but just as welcome for day-to-day work.
Built around a solid aluminium frame and finished with lovely rosewood accents (light wood for the white edition and dark for the black), it’s not just clever – it’s beautiful too. Each version comes with OSA-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, giving you that ever-desirable combo of durability and aesthetic class.
You’ve got triple connectivity options – 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, and good old-fashioned USB-C. Plus, it works across macOS, Windows, and Linux, which is always a bonus in a multi-device household like mine.
You can grab the K2 HE now from Keychron UK starting at £137, and if you’re a fan of tweaking RGB, sensitivity and multi-action key commands, the Keychron Launcher web configurator is included to let you go full custom mode.
💻 Keychron K3 Max – Ultra-Slim, Hot-Swappable, and Fully Programmable
If low-profile is more your thing (or you like your gear slim and stylish), the K3 Max might be your next desk upgrade.
This one’s all about portability meets power. It’s just 31% thinner than traditional mechanical boards thanks to Gateron low-profile MX 2.0 switches, yet it still packs in full QMK/VIA customisability. That means full key remapping, macros, and layers – ideal for developers, gamers, or productivity nerds (guilty as charged!).
Like the K2 HE, it also supports 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, and wired modes, and is built for all the major platforms. You’ll find IXPE acoustic foam and latex support under the hood to dampen key noise and improve comfort – a thoughtful touch for late-night typing sessions.
Inside, it’s driven by a beastly ARM Cortex-M4 MCU with 256KB flash and supports a 1000Hz polling rate, even in wireless mode. All that in a super-slim chassis? Count me in.
Even better – it’s currently on offer at £92.70 (down from £103) on the Keychron UK site. Bargain.
🎉 Final Thoughts
Keychron is one of those rare brands that manages to straddle the line between techie excellence and everyday usability. Both the K2 HE and K3 Max represent the pinnacle of what’s possible in the keyboard space today – elegant, powerful, and now with UK-ISO layouts, so we’re not left out in the cold!
Whether you’re building the ultimate battlestation or just want a keyboard that makes typing that bit more enjoyable, these are both serious contenders.
🛒 Where to Buy
Fancy a deeper dive or want me to put one of these through its paces? Let me know – I’d love to get my hands on one for a full review!!
Until next time, keep typing in style!
— Matt, The Gadget Man
