Keychron K17 Max Ultra-Slim Keyboard Review

Looking for a low profile keyboards? The Keychron K17 Max Ultra-Slim Keyboard comes in at $104.99 and has earned 4.6 stars across 30 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #33 ranking (out of 46) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.

The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. In this price tier, you should expect aluminum top plates, doubleshot or PBT keycaps, and per-key RGB. If those aren't here, the price is hard to justify.

• Brand: Keychron
• Price: $104.99 (well above the $86.40 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.6 of 5.0
• Reviews: 30
• Category rank: #33 of 46 in low profile keyboards
• Cheaper in category: 29 products
• Higher-rated in category: 1 products
• More-reviewed in category: 34 products

With only 30 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.6-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.

For context, the average rating across all 46 low profile keyboards options we track is 4.2 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.

At $104.99, the Keychron K17 Max Ultra-Slim Keyboard sits well above the $86.40 category average. 29 options are cheaper and 16 are more expensive.

The category leader is the Arteck Wireless Full Size Keyboard ($33.99, 4.4★, 28,787 reviews). It's $71.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.

Cheaper alternatives worth a look:

• Razer Ornata V3 Gaming Keyboard - $54.99, 4.5★ (967 reviews) · Cheaper
• Arteck Wireless Full Size Keyboard - $33.99, 4.4★ (28,787 reviews) · Cheaper
• Logitech MK470 Slim Keyboard Mouse Combo - $39.99, 4.4★ (7,569 reviews) · Cheaper If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Redragon BK7114 Low Profile Keyboard at $21.84.

Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.

Best fit for:

• Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars

6.9/10

Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.