# Full-Size Metal Keyboards Keychron Added the Q6 to its Line of Custom Metal Keyboards By Colin Smith | Published 2022-06-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q6 References: [keychron](https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q6-qmk-custom-mechanical-keyboard?utm_campaign=emailmarketing_127770361945&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email)  Shortly after releasing the [Keychron Q5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q5) 96% keyboard, the keyboard manufacturer released the 'Keychron Q6,' a 100% form factor mechanical keyboard. This is the latest addition to Keychron's [Q series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-series-speaker) of keyboards and peripherals, which are made out of heavyweight, premium metal. The smallest version of the Q series, the [Keychron Q3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q3), weighs nearly five pounds, so it is estimated that the Q6 will weigh nearly seven pounds. The Keychron Q6 is a hot-swappable, fully customizable keyboard with QMK and VIA compatibility, meaning it can have its lighting and its button functions fully personalized. On top of this, the hot-swappable nature of the keyboard means users can switch out keycaps, switches, and even the frame of the keyboard as they see fit. The Q6 has a polling rate of up to 1000 Hz for quick and responsive typing, whether in a game or at work. Image Credit: Keychron ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Metal Keyboards:** There is an opportunity to innovate on the design of metal keyboards and cater to a niche audience that values durability and unique aesthetics. - **Customizable Keyboards:** There is a disruption opportunity to create customizable keyboards that allow users to switch out keycaps, switches, and even the frame to meet changing personal preferences or trends in the market. - **Hot-swappable Keyboards:** Hot-swappable keyboards could be further developed to allow users to switch out components without the need for technical expertise and improve the keyboard's overall lifespan. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovative metal keyboard design and customization features will create opportunities for consumer electronics companies in the keyboard market. - **Gaming:** Creating a keyboard with a polling rate of up to 1000 Hz for quick and responsive typing will create opportunities for gaming companies to target the esports and professional gaming community. - **Mechanical Keyboards:** There is an opportunity for companies focusing on mechanical keyboard technology to innovate hot-swappable keyboards with QMK and VIA compatibility for customization and personalization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Full-Size Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q5.md) - [Full-Size High-Quality Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q6-pro.md) - [Full-Size Wireless Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q6-max.md) - [Personalizable 40-Percent Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q9.md) - [Space-Saving Customizable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Spacious Customizable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q3.md) - [Small-Scale Aluminum Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q9-plus.md) - [Compact Low-Latency Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q2-max.md) - [Optional Material Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k8-qmk-v2-tkl.md)