Keychron M6 Review: Good value!

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There are no fancy graphs here, however they will be linked!

Last month, I was considering getting a Logi MX Master (of some kind). They are quite expensive, and the used market isn’t much better. However, after some Googling, I found a pretty good alternative for half the price – the Keychron M6.

What’s in the box?

The Keychron M6 comes in a fancy box packed with accessories, which - no matter the situation, you’ll always have a way to connect your mouse — especially once we get to Connectivity.

Included in the box:

  • The mouse itself
  • User manual
  • Braided, paracord-like USB-C to USB-C cable
  • USB-A wireless receiver dongle
  • USB-C wireless receiver dongle
  • USB-A male to USB-C female dongle
  • USB-A female to USB-C female dongle

Phew, that’s a lot of stuff!

Build and Design

Picking it up for the first time evokes two feelings: disgust and relief. Disgust because it’s entirely textured plastic, and its light weight might deceive you at first. But then, relief—as you realize it’s not just an office mouse; it’s also designed for gaming. Despite the plasticky build, it fits snugly in your right hand, with all buttons and both scroll wheels within easy reach.

If you’re anti-RGB, this mouse is perfect. It looks very clean without any glowing logos or LED strips running along its edges.

However, portability is not its strong suit. You can’t store the dongles inside the mouse, and due to its thickness, it may struggle to fit into tight backpack pockets. This mouse is best suited for desktop use unless you’re strategic about how you pack it.

Buttons and Features

Besides the standard left and right clicks, the M6 has:

  • Page forward and back buttons
  • A horizontal scroll wheel
  • An adjustable main scroll wheel with left/right tilting

The main scroll wheel has an adjustable stiffness:

  • In normal mode, it has a notched feel.
  • Flip the toggle switch below it, and it spins freely.

This is incredibly useful for scrolling through reeeaaallyyyy long pages and mimics a key selling point of the Logi MX series, which Keychron has replicated quite well.
Bonus: Every button is programmable!

One missing feature from the MX Master series is the gesture button on the thumb rest. However, given the price difference, I don’t think this will be a dealbreaker for most.

Click Feel and Sound

The clicks are less high-pitched and slightly quieter than the Logitech G102 LightSync, but they’re not as cushion-quiet as some slim office mice. In my opinion, they’re fine.

  • The scroll wheel click requires a bit more force than usual, which might bother some users.
  • Side clicks are easier to press.
  • Other than the notched scroll wheel, the mouse is quiet enough for an office setting.

For those curious about technical details, here’s a source with graphs.

Connectivity

This mouse is ready for anything — it supports:

  • Bluetooth (up to 3 devices)
  • 2.4 GHz wireless (via the two included dongles)
  • Wired USB

I’ve tested all these options, and they work fine. However, the mouse won’t connect to both 2.4 GHz dongles simultaneously — it will only use one.

Switching to Bluetooth is painless. To enter pairing mode, hold the left-click and page forward buttons — useful when overriding an existing connection. Note that in Bluetooth mode, the report rate button won’t work and will default to 125Hz.

If you plug in the mouse via USB while it’s in 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth mode, it automatically switches to wired mode until disconnected.

Software

This mouse runs ZMK firmware (similar to QMK or VIA), which means it integrates into Keychron’s firmware ecosystem. The best part? No dedicated software required!

Everything is customizable via a web-based interface:
Keychron Web Configurator

Because it’s browser-based, it works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can tweak:

  • Macros
  • DPI & polling rate
  • Button & scroll wheel behavior

Battery Life

I haven’t fully drained it yet, but the 800mAh battery is advertised to last up to 120 hours (likely in Bluetooth mode).

Sensor - Pixart PMW3395

A great mouse needs a great sensor—and this one delivers. It’s top-notch.

  • Latency? Virtually nonexistent — you won’t notice any delay.
  • Gaming? This is a popular gaming mouse sensor, meaning you get the benefits of a gaming mouse plus all the productivity features.

Overall Verdict

For half the cost of a Logi MX Master 3S, you get:
✅ A ton of accessories
✅ Great software
✅ Multiple connectivity options
✅ Solid comfort & battery life
✅ A high-end sensor

Downsides:

❌ Plasticky feel
❌ No dongle storage
❌ Very loud notched scroll wheel

Overall, I highly recommend the Keychron M6 to anyone looking for a comfortable, versatile mouse that can handle productivity, gaming, video/photo editing, office work, and general use — without breaking the bank.