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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q1 HE $240 “Magnetic-switch 75% Q with 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth” | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $240 | $230 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | Aluminum | 6063 Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Shell White | — |
| Weight , different | 1735 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) | 1.72kg (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 75% | 327.5 x 145mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 20.7mm |
| Switches , different | Hall Effect | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT | Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA profile (fully assembled version) |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Aluminum | PC |
| Battery , different | 4000 mAh, up to 100 hours | 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off) |
| Compatible switches , different | Keychron magnetic switches | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | No | Yes |
| Features , different | 75% layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob, Hall effect | QMK/VIA, Hot-swap, Double Gasket Mount, Aluminum Case, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.1, South-facing RGB, Screw-in Stabilizers, 1000Hz Polling (2.4GHz & wired) |
| Good for , different | Gamers who also type a lot and want Rapid Trigger on a premium metal board People who want adjustable actuation but a gasket, thocky feel Wireless users who want 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz | Typists who want a wireless 75% with a quiet, cushioned sound Users who want a low-latency dongle option without leaving the Q line People who like to open the board and adjust foam |
| Skip if , different | Switch hobbyists who want to try many switch types Anyone who wants a crisp, hard bottom-out Buyers who need an 8 kHz polling rate; the Q1 HE 8K covers that but is wired only | Buyers who want a low-profile keycap shape or adjustable height Anyone who needs a travel keyboard People who want magnetic switches; the Q1 HE covers that |
| Pros , different | Rapid Trigger, 0.2 to 3.8 mm adjustable actuation and Dynamic Keystrokes (Keychron) 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth; 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz and USB, 90 Hz over Bluetooth (Tom's Guide) Smooth, stable switches with little stem wobble (WIRED) Aluminum case at 1,735 g with gasket mount and acoustic foam; Tom's Guide called it the sturdiest Hall effect keyboard it had used Knob, QMK firmware and Mac and Windows keycaps included OSA-profile double-shot PBT keycaps with a cupped shape (Tom's Hardware) | Three connection modes: 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1 (three devices) and wired, with 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired Muffled sound with little case resonance from layered foam and a double-gasket design (AppleInsider) Thick aluminum shell that XDA Developers says will not move on the desk; Keychron lists 1,724 g PC plate, hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, QMK/VIA and a knob Gateron Jupiter Red, Brown or Banana switches come pre-installed on the assembled version 4000 mAh battery, rated up to 180 hours by Keychron |
| Cons , different | Only Gateron Double-Rail magnetic switches fit; Keychron says Magnetic Jade and KS-20 do not Tom's Hardware noted stabilizer rattle (especially the space bar) and slightly dull bottom-out sounds WIRED found the bottom-out slightly dampened, so typing feels less crisp than a standard mechanical switch Battery is rated up to 100 hours, well below the Q1 Max's 180 Heavy, and no built-in height adjustment: it sits at a fixed 5.2-degree angle (Tom's Hardware) | No adjustable feet; the angle is fixed at 5.2 degrees (AppleInsider) Wirecutter criticises the tall keycaps and the steep, non-adjustable case slope Keychron's 1000 Hz rating applies to 2.4 GHz and wired; the sibling Q1 HE drops to 90 Hz on Bluetooth (Tom's Guide) Heavy at about 1.7 kg, so not a portable 75% Wirecutter notes it costs more than its own upgrade pick, and AppleInsider's headline calls it costly |
| Research take , different | A well-built hybrid for typing and gaming that reviewers rated highly, with the trade-off that you are locked into one magnetic switch family. Pick it for Rapid Trigger plus wireless; skip it if you want to experiment with switches. | The most complete mechanical 75% in the Q line: reviewers praised the build, the sound and the 2.4 GHz option. The tall caps and fixed slope are the recurring complaints, so a wrist rest is worth budgeting for. |