Lemokey L4 review

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If you haven't heard of Lemokey before, allow me to explain. They are, in essence, an offshoot of Keychron, a keyboard brand we've rated especially highly around these parts in the last few years with models such as the K2 V2 and Q3 Max, who are designed to make more affordable versions of Keychron favourites, as well as their own products.

This new Lemokey L4 continues in the same vein as its half-brothers of sorts in offering a seriously brilliant overall experience, although for a higher price tag than you might expect.

In looking at the L4, it might look quite familiar to the Q3 Max I reviewed earlier this year, just without the crazy side-printed keycaps. It's a seriously hefty TKL layout keyboard that provides the benefit of a functional, space-saving layout and one of the heaviest machined aluminium frames I've handled. For reference, the L4 tips the scales at 1.8 kg, which is heavier than some laptops. With that mass in mind, I wouldn't call it 'portable'.

Usually I describe a keyboard's build quality with their viability as a physical weapon, and the Lemokey L4 is one of the strongest contenders yet, especially with no deck flex and a general feeling of strength. That goes not only for the anodized aluminum frame, but also for its excellent doubleshot PBT keycaps which reiterate the L4's premium feel and suitability for enthusiasts. It looks mean with its black, grey and accented red colourway too, although is also available in blue and white in pre-built form.

Where the L4 differs from the Q3 Max at least in a physical sense is the lack of much in the way of additional extras, such as the customary rotary volume knob I've come to expect from their products. The lack of something to fiddle and twiddle with is a bit of a shame, but you can turn volume up and down with a combination of the Fn key and either F11 or F12 on the function row. There is the customary USB-C port on the back for charging and wired connectivity, as well as a selector switch for either