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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q1 Pro $168 “The Honda Civic of custom keyboards” Best Overall |  Keychron Keychron V1 HE $160 “Magnetic-switch 75% with rapid trigger, wired and wireless” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $168 | $160 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2026 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Shell White, Silver Grey, Navy Blue | Black |
| Weight , different | 1.74kg (fully assembled) | 1031 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145 x 35.8mm | 75% |
| 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) | Not listed |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | PC | Not listed |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 300h, backlight off) | 4000 mAh, up to 100 hours (backlight off) |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | Keychron magnetic switches |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher | QMK, 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, Hall-effect magnetic switches, Rapid trigger, Tri-mode wireless, QMK/VIA, Hot-swap (Keychron magnetic switches) |
| 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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) | 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 | 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. | 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. |