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| Spec | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |  Keychron Keychron V1 HE $160 “Magnetic-switch 75% with rapid trigger, wired and wireless” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $230 | $160 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2026 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | — | Black |
| Weight , different | 1.72kg (fully assembled) | 1031 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145mm | 75% |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 20.7mm | Not listed |
| Switches , different | Mechanical | Hall Effect |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA profile (fully assembled version) | Not listed |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | PC | Not listed |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off) | 4000 mAh, up to 100 hours (backlight off) |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | Keychron magnetic switches |
| Software | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | Yes | No |
| Features , different | 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) | 75% layout, Hall-effect magnetic switches, Rapid trigger, Tri-mode wireless, QMK/VIA, Hot-swap (Keychron magnetic switches) |
| Good for , different | 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 | Competitive players who want adjustable actuation on a compact board People who want rapid trigger with wireless on a 75% Buyers happy to rely on the maker's specs |
| Skip if , different | 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 | Anyone who wants to use standard MX switches Buyers who want independent review data first People outside the regions where it is sold |
| Pros , different | 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 | Hall-effect magnetic switches with rapid trigger and adjustable actuation, per Keychron Tri-mode connectivity: 2.4GHz and wired at 1000Hz, Bluetooth 5.2 at 125Hz Gasket mount in an ABS case QMK with the Launcher web app, and a 4000 mAh battery rated up to 100 hours (backlight off) Per-key actuation settings and 4-in-1 dynamic keystroke actions, according to Keychron's spec table |
| Cons , different | 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 | No independent review was found, so performance claims are Keychron's own Hot-swap sockets accept only Keychron's Ultra-fast Lime magnetic switches (Keychron) Plate-mounted stabilizers rather than screw-in ones (Keychron's spec table) Keycaps are not shine-through Heavy at 1031 g (Keychron's figure) for a plastic-cased 75% Limited edition for specific regions and sold out when checked on 2026-10-18 |
| Research take , different | 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. | On paper this is a V1-style 75% that swaps in magnetic switches and tri-mode wireless for gaming. It is under-reviewed, region-limited and tied to Keychron's own switches, so treat the performance claims as unproven until independent reports appear. |