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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q1 Pro $168 “The Honda Civic of custom keyboards” Best Overall |  Aula Aula F75 $55–$70 “Aula's budget gasket-mount 75% with tri-mode wireless and a knob” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $168 | $55–$70 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Shell White, Silver Grey, Navy Blue | Many, often black or white |
| Weight , different | 1.74kg (fully assembled) | About 1023 g with cable and receiver (Aula) |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145 x 35.8mm | 322.7 x 143.2 x 43.1 mm, +/-1 mm (Aula) |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 22.6mm | Not listed |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, KSA profile (fully assembled version) | Doubleshot PBT, Cherry profile |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap, RGB |
| Plates | PC | PC |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 300h, backlight off) | 4000mAh |
| Compatible switches | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher | AULA F75 driver |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | QMK/VIA, Hot-swap, Double Gasket Mount, Aluminum Case, Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C, South-facing LEDs, Screw-in Stabilizers, 1000Hz Polling (wired) | 75% with knob, Gasket mount, Hot-swap, Tri-mode, LEOBOG switches, Doubleshot PBT, 4000mAh |
| Good for , different | 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 | Budget buyers who want gasket-style typing Wireless desk users who want a knob Hot-swap beginners |
| Skip if , different | 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 | Modders who want VIA or QMK People who want to open the board easily Buyers who want deep software control |
| Pros , different | 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 | Gasket mount with five layers of dampening that Gizmochina found made typing quiet Hot-swap sockets and factory-lubed linear switches (Aula) Tri-mode wireless, with IGN reporting flawless 2.4 GHz 4,000 mAh battery, with IGN lasting more than a week with RGB at full Double-shot PBT Cherry-profile keycaps (Gizmochina, Prime Audio) Sturdy build with little flex (Gizmochina, Prime Audio) |
| Cons , different | 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) | Hard to disassemble and no VIA or QMK support (IGN) IGN found no leaf-spring mount despite the marketing, only silicone tabs around a polycarbonate plate Keycaps are not very thick, giving a clackier sound (IGN) Esc-side LED strip only blinks white and uses battery (IGN) Software is limited (Tech4Gamers) and IGN could not find any ABS plastic case (Aula) |
| Research take , different | 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. | A well-reviewed budget gasket board that gets praise for sound and value. Expect limited software and hard disassembly. |