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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q1 Pro $168 “The Honda Civic of custom keyboards” Best Overall |  Qwertykeys Qwertykeys Neo75 $139 “Qwertykeys' aluminum 75% kit with three mounting options and optional tri-mode” |
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| Price , different | $168 | $139 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type , different | Barebones | Kit |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2026 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | Aluminum, stainless steel weight |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Shell White, Silver Grey, Navy Blue | Several anodized finishes |
| Weight , different | 1.74kg (fully assembled) | 1459g tri-mode case, 1589g wired case |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145 x 35.8mm | 317.4 x 133.8mm |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | 7° |
| Front height , different | 22.6mm | 17.6mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, KSA profile (fully assembled version) | Not included |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap, 1.6mm, wired or tri-mode |
| Plates , different | PC | Aluminum, PP |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 300h, backlight off) | 2x 2200mAh on the tri-mode PCB |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher | VIA, VIAL |
| 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% kit, Aluminum, Gasket or top mount, Hot-swap, VIA, Tri-mode or wired PCB, Steel weight |
| 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 | Builders who want a minimal, modern 75% with mounting options People who value a low front height Shoppers who want optional tri-mode wireless in a kit |
| 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 need a solder PCB or unusual layouts Anyone who dislikes tuning stabilizers Those who need to disassemble the board often |
| 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 | Three mounting styles, which alexotos found each sounded and felt different Low front height of 17.6 mm and a 7° angle (Qwertykeys) Hot-swap PCB in wired or tri-mode form, with two 2,200 mAh batteries in tri-mode builds (Qwertykeys) Force-break pads preinstalled and an acoustic chamber in the bottom case (Qwertykeys, alexotos) Aluminum or PP plates, with alexotos preferring plastic for the sound Includes a carrying case, pouch and NeoStab clip-in stabilizers (Qwertykeys) |
| 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) | Fixed hot-swap layout with no solder PCB (alexotos) Hidden screws make disassembly a pain (alexotos) Included stabilizers need tuning (alexotos) No 7U support even though a 7U wire is included (alexotos) Sold as a final-sale pre-order with a long lead time (Qwertykeys) Only one independent review was found; alexotos received the boards from the brand |
| 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-liked value kit with real sound options, according to the one review found, which was of brand-supplied boards and uses affiliate links. The fixed layout and hidden screws are the main compromises. |