{"id":900962,"date":"2025-05-30T08:30:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T15:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/?p=900962"},"modified":"2025-05-30T05:48:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T12:48:45","slug":"tenkeyless-keyboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/setups\/tenkeyless-keyboard","title":{"rendered":"Clean workstation boasts killer mechanical keyboard [Setups]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>More than ever these days, computer setups flaunted on social media tend to show off compact keyboards with as low as 60% layouts. So it&#8217;s almost a surprise to come across today&#8217;s featured MacBook Pro setup, which relies on a tenkeyless keyboard. It&#8217;s almost, but not quite, full sized. And the excellent Keychron mechanical keeb is customizable, too.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Clean setup boasts killer Keychron tenkeyless keyboard<\/h2>\n<p>In a post entitled, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/macsetups\/comments\/1kxz2ge\/cleaned_up_setup_a_little\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772690\">Cleaned up setup a little<\/a>,&#8221; Redditor subbuguru2 (&#8220;Guru&#8221;) showed off the neat and tidy MacBook Pro <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/setups\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772691\">setup<\/a>. It&#8217;s not overly complicated &#8212; quite spare, actually &#8212; but the gear is great.<\/p>\n<p>A MacBook Pro in clamshell mode (aka closed display mode) drives a 27-inch LG 27UP600 4K monitor through a many-ported OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock. The display sits on a nice monitor desk shelf that goes well with the wooden desktop.<\/p>\n<p>For input devices, you can see the super-popular Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse alongside the very cool Keychron Q3 Pro wireless mechanical keyboard. The keychron is a tenkeyless (TKL) model, nearly full-sized but not quite. TKL keebs typically feature an 80% layout, lacking the full number pad on the right side.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Love the Keychron!&#8221; a commenter enthused. &#8220;I\u2019m not sure why no one else wants to put macro buttons on the left edge of the keyboard, because it\u2019s the perfect place for them.&#8221; So another commenter chimed in that the RK Royal Kludge M70 mechanical keeb puts the macro keys in the same place (perhaps it&#8217;s the exception that proves the rule).<\/p>\n<h3>Tenkeyless keyboard: Keychron Q3 Pro SE mechanical keeb<\/h3>\n<div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-875855-1641772698\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-cactus lasso-url-amzn-ron-q3-pro-se-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard-full-aluminum-qmk-programmable-tkl-layout-bluetooth-wired-rgb-with-hot-swappable-keychron-k-pro-red-switch-compatible-with-mac-windows-linux \">\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-badge\">\n\t\t\t\tCustomizable\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/tkl-bluetooth-wireless-mechanical-keyboard\/dp\/B0BX69FZHW?tag=cult087-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"875855\" data-lasso-name=\"Keychron Q3 Pro SE Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard\" title=\"Keychron Q3 Pro SE Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKeychron Q3 Pro SE Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"lasso-amazon-prime\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Pro version of Keychron's Q3 mechanical keyboard features a full aluminum QMK programmable TKL layout. Connectivity is Bluetooth or wired. Includes RGB backlighting and hot-swappable Keychron K Pro Red Switches. Compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields-pros lasso-fields-2\">\n\t\t<strong>Pros:<\/strong>\n\t\t<ul><li><span class=\"lasso-check\"><span class=\"lasso-check-content\"><\/span><\/span>Customizable control knob and macro keys<\/li><li><span class=\"lasso-check\"><span class=\"lasso-check-content\"><\/span><\/span>Wireless or wired operation<\/li><li><span class=\"lasso-check\"><span class=\"lasso-check-content\"><\/span><\/span>Hot-swappable switches<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields-cons lasso-fields-3\">\n\t\t<strong>Cons:<\/strong>\n\t\t<ul><li><span class=\"lasso-x\"><span class=\"lasso-x-1\"><\/span><span class=\"lasso-x-2\"><\/span><\/span>80% may seem too large (or too small) for some<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-2\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/tkl-bluetooth-wireless-mechanical-keyboard\/dp\/B0BX69FZHW?tag=cult087-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"875855\" data-lasso-name=\"Keychron Q3 Pro SE Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard\" title=\"Keychron Q3 Pro SE Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lasso-image-no-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61-tMiRXdHL._AC_SX466_.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Keychron Q3 Pro SE Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- BUTTONS -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-3\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/tkl-bluetooth-wireless-mechanical-keyboard\/dp\/B0BX69FZHW?tag=cult087-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"875855\" data-lasso-name=\"Keychron Q3 Pro SE Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard\" title=\"Keychron Q3 Pro SE Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\tBuy now\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- DISCLOSURE & DATE -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-5\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-6\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Keychron makes a handful of Q3 customizable mechanical keyboards, including some with those macro button on the left. The company sells Guru&#8217;s Q3 Pro SE, plus the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Keychron-Tenkeyless-Programmable-Hot-swappable-Mechanical\/dp\/B09DSCMHQG\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772692\">wired regular Q3<\/a> model, an HE (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofmac.com\/news\/hall-effect-keyboards-for-mac-gamers\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772693\">hall effect<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Keychron-Mechanical-Hot-Swappable-Programmable-Double-Rail\/dp\/B0DRYPCTWY\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772694\">version<\/a> and the swankier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Keychron-Mechanical-Bluetooth-Hot-swappable-Compatible\/dp\/B0CS2ZG657\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772695\">Q3 Max<\/a> model.<\/p>\n<p>Q3 Pro SE features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Keychron Q3 Pro SE is full metal QMK\/VIA wireless custom mechanical keyboard. The tenkeyless layout with upgraded designs on an aluminum knob plus extra special-size keys on the left.<\/li>\n<li>You can customize the four macro keys and knob on the left. Assign them different key combinations via the VIA software and simplify your input. The aluminum rotary encoder allows you to easily customize your desired key, like zooming in\/out, brush size, volume, selecting video clips or photos or backlight hue, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Connects with up to three devices wirelessly via Broadcom Bluetooth 5.1 for multitasking across your laptop, phone and tablet.<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with both Mac and Windows.<\/li>\n<li>Double-gasket design helps maintain the gasket structure&#8217;s flexibility and improves typing sound.<\/li>\n<li>Battery life lasts up to 100 hours (at lowest brightness).<\/li>\n<li>Wired mode with USB-C connection features a 1000Hz polling rate.<\/li>\n<li>Remap with Keychron web app: Connect Q3 Pro to your device with a cable, open the Keychron Launcher web app, drag and drop your favorite keys or macro commands to remap any key on any system (macOS, Windows or Linux) for a fluid workflow. Or create your key map with open-sourced QMK firmware.<\/li>\n<li>Keychron spherical-angle (KSA profile) double-shot keycap set with premium non-backlight shine-through PBT material is oil-resistant and durable. South-facing RGB is designed to better illuminate backlight on typist angle.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-lubed K Pro mechanical linear red switches provide tactile responsiveness with up to 50 million keystroke lifespan. You can also hot-swap switches with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX mechanical switches &#8212; Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc. &#8212; without soldering. And you can customize the PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizer with 3rd parties alternatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sound by Audioengine<\/h3>\n<div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-879451-1641772699\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-cactus lasso-url-amzn-audioengine-a2-plus-wireless-bluetooth-desktop-speakers-60w-computer-speakers-for-music-and-gaming-2 \">\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-badge\">\n\t\t\t\tWireless or wired\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07MYW4Q8S?tag=cult087-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"879451\" data-lasso-name=\"Audioengine A2+ Desktop Speakers\" title=\"Audioengine A2+ Desktop Speakers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAudioengine A2+ Desktop Speakers\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$279.00<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"lasso-amazon-prime\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Suitable for music or gaming, Audioengine's compact but powerful desktop computer speakers can operate via wire or wirelessly via Bluetooth. Power level: 60 watts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields-pros lasso-fields-2\">\n\t\t<strong>Pros:<\/strong>\n\t\t<ul><li><span class=\"lasso-check\"><span class=\"lasso-check-content\"><\/span><\/span>Great for music or gaming<\/li><li><span class=\"lasso-check\"><span class=\"lasso-check-content\"><\/span><\/span>Wired or wireless Bluetooth connectivity<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields-cons lasso-fields-3\">\n\t\t<strong>Cons:<\/strong>\n\t\t<ul><li><span class=\"lasso-x\"><span class=\"lasso-x-1\"><\/span><span class=\"lasso-x-2\"><\/span><\/span>Some might prefer higher wattage<\/li><li><span class=\"lasso-x\"><span class=\"lasso-x-1\"><\/span><span class=\"lasso-x-2\"><\/span><\/span>Desk stands sold separately<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-2\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07MYW4Q8S?tag=cult087-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"879451\" data-lasso-name=\"Audioengine A2+ Desktop Speakers\" title=\"Audioengine A2+ Desktop Speakers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lasso-image-no-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41n+VCb-uML._SL500_.jpg\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Audioengine A2+ Desktop Speakers\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- BUTTONS -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-3\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07MYW4Q8S?tag=cult087-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"879451\" data-lasso-name=\"Audioengine A2+ Desktop Speakers\" title=\"Audioengine A2+ Desktop Speakers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\tBuy from Amazon\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- DISCLOSURE & DATE -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-5\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-6\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t05\/29\/2025 06:26 pm GMT <i class=\"lasso-amazon-info\" data-tooltip=\"Price and availability are accurate as of the date and time indicated and are subject to change.\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Another cool aspect of the setup? Its sound system. Guru places Audioengine A2+ speakers on the company&#8217;s wedge-shaped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B005STCILC?tag=cult087-20\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772696\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Audioengine DS2 Desktop Speaker Stands, Vibration Damping Tilted Silicone Tabletop Speaker Stands Pair for Small Speakers\">DS2 Desktop Speaker Stands<\/a>. That lets Guru angle the speakers to direct their sound toward the ears, so they can hear every detail in the music.<\/p>\n<p>And if you like the wallpaper showing on the external LG display, it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/basicappleguy.com\/haberdashery\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772697\">one of Basic Apple Guy Gradients styles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Shop these items now:<\/h3>\n<h4>Computers, stand and dock:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MacBook-14-inch-Storage-English\/dp\/B0C2WQ3XX3\/?tag=cult087-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772348\" data-lasso-name=\"M2 MacBook Pro\">14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vertical-Adjustable-OMOTON-Aluminum-Chromebook\/dp\/B074PPGHMC?tag=cult087-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772349\" data-lasso-name=\"OMOTON Vertical Laptop Stand Holder, Desktop Aluminum Stand for MacBook with Adjustable Dock Size, Fits All MacBook, Surface, Chromebook and Gaming Laptops (Up to 17.3 inches), Silver\">Vertical laptop stand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OWC-14-Port-Thunderbolt-Compatible-OWCTB3DK14PSG\/dp\/B07JMH6BSY?tag=cult087-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772350\" data-lasso-name=\"OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock\">OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Display, light bar and desk shelf:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-27UP600-W-DisplayHDR-FreeSync-DisplayPort\/dp\/B0BTTRLYBX\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772351\">27-inch LG 27UP600 4K monitor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08DKQ3JG1?tag=cult087-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772352\" data-lasso-name=\"Quntis Computer Monitor Lamp, Screen Monitor Light Bar for Eye Caring, USB Reading LED Task Lamp with Auto-Dimming, Dimmable Lamp Bar, Touch Control, No Glare Space Saving Home Office Desk Lamps\">Computer Monitor Lamp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Walnut-Monitor-Stand-Stands-Monitors\/dp\/B0CQKTXGWC\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772353\">Desk shelf\/monitor riser<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Input devices:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/tkl-bluetooth-wireless-mechanical-keyboard\/dp\/B0BX69FZHW?tag=cult087-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772354\" data-lasso-name=\"Keychron Q3 Pro SE Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard\">Keychron Q3 Pro wireless mechanical keyboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09HM94VDS?tag=cult087-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772355\" data-lasso-name=\"Logitech MX Master 3S\">Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Audio:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Audioengine-A2-Wireless-Bluetooth-Speakers\/dp\/B07PM5MHKB\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772356\">Audioengine A2+ speakers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B005STCILC?tag=cult087-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1641772357\" data-lasso-name=\"Audioengine DS2 Desktop Speaker Stands, Vibration Damping Tilted Silicone Tabletop Speaker Stands Pair for Small Speakers\">Audioengine DS2 Desktop Speaker Stands<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>If you would like to see your setup featured on\u00a0<\/em>Cult of Mac<em>, send some high-res pictures to\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"mailto:info+setups@cultofmac.com?subject=Setups\"><em>info+setups@cultofmac.com<\/em><\/a><em> (iPhone pics usually work fine). Please provide a detailed list of your equipment. Tell us what you like or dislike about your setup, and fill us in on any special touches, challenges and\u00a0plans\u00a0for new additions.<\/em><\/p><div><p class=\"affiliate-disclosure-notice\">This post contains <a href=\"\/cult-of-mac-reviews-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\">affiliate links<\/a>. <em>Cult of Mac<\/em> may earn a commission when you use our links to buy items.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compact keyboards dominate setups these days, but today&#8217;s MacBook Pro rig boasts a nearly full-sized and customizable tenkeyless 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