Is there a better alternative?

There are various ergonomic keyboards available, and our current recommendation is the Logitech Ergo K860, plus there are versions that are completely split in two, such as the Kinesis Freestyle2, should you want even more of a challenge. Keychron’s keyboards are high quality and packed with features. I’ve been using its wireless K3 and Q1 keyboards for a while, and have been impressed enough to recommend the company’s products.

　　If you want a mechanical keyboard but aren’t ready to commit to an ergonomic layout, see our list of the best mechanical keyboards for advice. If you want a new keyboard for gaming, the Q8 may not be the best choice, and we recommend looking at our list of the best gaming keyboards instead. Perhaps you’d even like to build your own keyboard, and we’ve got some great advice on why that’s a good idea here.

　　

How long will it last?

Unless you spill liquid all over it, there’s no reason the Keychron Q8 won’t last for many years. It’s very sturdy and well made, plus it’s entirely customizable so it’s easy to adapt should your requirements change. Starting off connected to Windows but suddenly change to a Mac? No problem. Want to try different switches or keycaps? It’s easy. There’s no reason why the Q8 won’t adapt if you entirely change jobs — say to a programmer with different keyboard requirements — either.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. For someone set on trying an ergonomic keyboard, the Q8 is an easy recommendation. It’s very well made from premium materials, it’s hugely customizable, made to last, and the RGB lighting looks great. But like everything that does you good, to get any real benefit from the ergonomic positioning, you’ll likely have to really commit to it for some time.