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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q1 Pro $168 “The Honda Civic of custom keyboards” Best Overall |  Keychron Keychron V10 $80 “Wired 75% Alice layout with five macro keys and a knob” |
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| Price , different | $168 | $80 |
| Size , different | 75% | Alice |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2022 |
| Mounting , different | Gasket | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | Plastic |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Shell White, Silver Grey, Navy Blue | Frosted Black (Translucent), Carbon Black (Non-transparent) |
| Weight , different | 1.74kg (fully assembled) | 1230±10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145 x 35.8mm | Alice |
| 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 , different | PC | Not listed |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 300h, backlight off) | — |
| 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) | Alice layout, Wired, 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 | Typists who want an ergonomic split shape and a function row Macro and QMK users who want five dedicated keys Wired desktop setups |
| 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 regularly uses standard keyboards or laptops KVM-switch users People who need wireless or a lighter board |
| 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 | Alice layout with 88 keys, a programmable knob and five macro keys (M1 to M5) Steel plate and tray mount with hot-swap sockets and screw-in stabilizers QMK and VIA programming, and programmable RGB Clements reached about 92 WPM at 99% accuracy within minutes of starting Thick PBT keycaps with sharp legends (Clements) Wired, so no battery |
| 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 V10 Max adds 2.4GHz and Bluetooth Alice layout wastes some key positions (a doubled spacebar and B) and omits keys like End and PrtScr (Clements) The knob and multimedia keys did not work through Clements' KVM switch, and NKRO broke it entirely Caps Lock indicator is hard to see; keycap heights are not uniform (Clements) Clements pulled a Blue switch stem out when removing a keycap At 1230 g (Keychron's figure) it is heavy for a plastic board |
| 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-priced wired Alice 75% that works well if you commit to the layout. Clements liked it but could not settle into the layout after a month, and the KVM quirks are worth knowing about. For wireless, see the V10 Max. |