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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q1 Pro $168 “The Honda Civic of custom keyboards” Best Overall |  Keychron Keychron V1 Max $115 “Wireless 75% with a gasket mount and PC plate” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $168 | $115 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | Plastic |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Shell White, Silver Grey, Navy Blue | Carbon Black |
| Weight , different | 1.74kg (fully assembled) | 770 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 | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| 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 | PC | PC |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 300h, backlight off) | 4000 mAh, up to 190 hours |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style |
| 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, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob |
| 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 | A wireless 75% on a modest budget Desks that move between a laptop and a desktop People who want gasket-mount softness without paying for an aluminum board QMK users who still want a knob |
| 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 | Buyers who want a heavy metal case Players who want 8000Hz polling (see the V1 8K) People who want to avoid any Max-series reliability risk Anyone who needs bright backlighting |
| 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 | Tri-mode: 2.4GHz at 1000Hz, Bluetooth 5.1 and wired USB-C (Keychron's spec page) Gasket mount gives a more flexible feel than the V1's tray mount (SemiPro) XDA Developers called the wireless connection reliable Both USB-C and USB-A 2.4GHz receivers are included (SemiPro) Hot-swap sockets, QMK and Launcher support, and a programmable knob Keychron rates the 4000 mAh battery at up to 190 hours with the backlight off (XDA quotes up to 225) 770 g assembled (Keychron's figure) is lighter than the wired V1 |
| 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) | Plastic shell feels a little cheap and the south-facing RGB is dim (XDA) Stock spacebar stabilizer was unstable enough to cause missed presses for XDA Slightly hollow sound out of the box (SemiPro) Bluetooth polling drops to about 90Hz, so use 2.4GHz or wired for gaming (Tom's Guide) Max-series double-press and chatter reports led to a Keychron statement in July 2025 (TechPowerUp) |
| 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 wireless 75% that fixes the V1's biggest gaps with a softer mount and tri-mode connectivity. XDA's stabilizer and plastic-shell notes and the 2025 plate-warp reports are the reasons to buy from a recent batch and check the return window. For wired-only use, the V1 or V1 8K make more sense. |