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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q1 Pro $168 “The Honda Civic of custom keyboards” Best Overall |  Keychron Keychron Q1 HE 8K $230 “Wired 8 kHz magnetic 75% Q with Lime switches” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $168 | $230 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2025 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Shell White, Silver Grey, Navy Blue | Black, White |
| Weight , different | 1.74kg (fully assembled) | 1860g ± 10g |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145 x 35.8mm | 145 x 327.53 mm |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 22.6mm | Not listed |
| Switches , different | Mechanical | Hall Effect |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, KSA profile (fully assembled version) | Double-shot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | PC | Not listed |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 300h, backlight off) | — |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | Keychron magnetic switches |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher | Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | Yes | No |
| 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% layout, Wired, Hot-swap, Keychron Launcher, Hall effect |
| 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 | Competitive players who want 8 kHz polling in a metal 75% Wired-only desk setups that value low latency People who prefer a snappier switch feel |
| 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 | Wireless users Anyone who wants a deep, muted thock Switch hobbyists who want to try standard mechanical switches |
| 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 | 8000 Hz polling and 256 kHz scanning; reviewers called it competitive with Wooting-class boards (Notebookcheck) Actuation adjustable from 0.1 to 3.35 mm with Rapid Trigger (Keychron) Hot-swap works with Keychron Lime and Gateron Jade magnetic switches Aluminum gasket-mounted case; Notebookcheck judged the build appropriately premium Screw-in stabilizers that GameRevolution liked Onboard memory raised to 1 MB for more macros and settings (Notebookcheck) |
| 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) | Wired only; the original Q1 HE's 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth are gone (GamesRadar) Notebookcheck called the typing sound high-pitched and not much changed by swapping switches Only magnetic switches fit, so standard switches are out (GameRevolution) Some Lime switches sat slightly loose in their sockets (Notebookcheck) No kickstands and a fixed angle; GamesRadar felt wrist strain without a rest |
| 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 fast, solid wired HE board. Reviewers liked the build and the polling rate and marked it down for price, sound and the loss of wireless. Choose it for competitive play; the regular Q1 HE suits mixed wireless use better. |