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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron K11 Pro $75–$90 “K11 Pro, from Keychron's store” |  Keychron Keychron Q1 Pro $168 “The Honda Civic of custom keyboards” Best Overall |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $75–$90 | $168 |
| Size , different | Alice | 75% |
| Type | Barebones | Barebones |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | ABS with aluminum frame | 6063 Aluminum |
| Colors , different | See the store | Carbon Black, Shell White, Silver Grey, Navy Blue |
| Weight , different | 510 g | 1.74kg (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 346 x 115 mm | 327.5 x 145 x 35.8mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 22.6mm |
| Switches , different | Low Profile | Mechanical |
| Profile , different | Low Profile | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Low-profile double-shot PBT | Double-shot PBT, KSA profile (fully assembled version) |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Not listed | PC |
| Battery , different | 2000 mAh | 4000mAh (up to 300h, backlight off) |
| Compatible switches , different | Keychron low-profile | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | Alice layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob, Low profile | QMK/VIA, Hot-swap, Double Gasket Mount, Aluminum Case, Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C, South-facing LEDs, Screw-in Stabilizers, 1000Hz Polling (wired) |
| Good for , different | Ergonomics-minded users who want a knob QMK/VIA users who use Bluetooth or wired People who want a compact Alice board | Heavy typists who want a soft, cushioned feel Buyers who want QMK programmability with Bluetooth People who switch between Mac and Windows Anyone who wants to swap switches or tune the build |
| Skip if , different | Gamers who want a dongle (see the K11 Max) Anyone who dislikes the Alice learning curve Buyers who need independent evidence | Competitive gaming over wireless (90Hz polling) Anyone who needs a portable keyboard Buyers who want 2.4GHz wireless on this model People who prefer a low, flat keycap profile |
| Pros , different | Alice layout with a programmable knob (maker) QMK/VIA, hot-swap and PBT keycaps About 510 g with a tray-mount frame Bluetooth plus wired N-key rollover wired and wireless (maker) | Flexible PC plate and gasket mount give a soft, bouncy typing feel (Tom's Guide) Full CNC aluminum case at 1,736 g assembled, so it stays put on the desk Bluetooth 5.1 for up to 3 devices plus USB-C; MakeUseOf found the Bluetooth connection stable QMK firmware with the Keychron Launcher web app for remapping and macros Hot-swap sockets take 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches 4000 mAh battery, rated up to 300 hours with the backlight off; Tom's Guide saw two to three weeks per charge Programmable aluminum knob, plus a system toggle and both Mac and Windows keycaps |
| Cons , different | No review of this model was found No 2.4 GHz option Alice layout takes time to learn (Tom's Guide, on the K11 Max) Loose feet were noted on the sibling (Tom's Guide) Battery rating not published on the maker's page | Wireless is Bluetooth only, at 90Hz polling; 1000Hz needs a USB-C cable No 2.4GHz option on the Pro; Keychron lists the Q1 Max for that Heavy for a 75% and not a board to carry around Tom's Guide heard a slightly hollow stock sound and occasional metallic pings Tall KSA keycaps raised mistype rates in Tom's Guide's typing test An r/Keychron owner report describes spacebar rattle from the stock stabilizers Tom's Guide called the $219 assembled price steep at review time (Nov 2024) |
| Research take , different | The knob version of the K11. Evidence is thin. | A comfort-first 75% that suits long typing sessions better than gaming or travel. Reviewers rate the build and typing feel highly and mark it down for weight, price and a stock sound that can ping. If you want 2.4GHz or magnetic switches, compare the Q1 Max and Q1 HE before buying. |