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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V1 $60–$70 “Wired 75% in plastic with a steel plate and tray mount” | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $60–$70 | $230 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2023 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | Plastic | 6063 Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black (Translucent), Carbon Black (Non-transparent), Shell White | — |
| Weight , different | 970 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) | 1.72kg (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 75% | 327.5 x 145mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 20.7mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT | Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA profile (fully assembled version) |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Not listed | PC |
| Battery , different | — | 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off) |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | No | Yes |
| Features , different | 75% layout, Wired, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob | QMK/VIA, Hot-swap, Double Gasket Mount, Aluminum Case, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.1, South-facing RGB, Screw-in Stabilizers, 1000Hz Polling (2.4GHz & wired) |
| Good for , different | A first hot-swap QMK board on a modest budget Wired desk and office use People who prefer a firm, stiff key feel Beginners who want to learn switch swapping and light modding | Typists who want a wireless 75% with a quiet, cushioned sound Users who want a low-latency dongle option without leaving the Q line People who like to open the board and adjust foam |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who needs wireless People who want a soft, flexy gasket-style feel Frequent tinkerers who will open the case often Buyers who want 8000Hz polling | Buyers who want a low-profile keycap shape or adjustable height Anyone who needs a travel keyboard People who want magnetic switches; the Q1 HE covers that |
| Pros , different | Steel plate and tray mount give a firm, stable feel; Tom's Guide called the build solid and durable Plastic case avoids the metallic ping Nextrift disliked on Keychron's aluminum boards; sound is low-pitched Hot-swap sockets take 3-pin and 5-pin switches Screw-in PCB stabilizers; Nextrift rated the stock ones as good QMK with the Keychron Launcher web app for remapping and macros, plus a programmable metal knob Mac and Windows keycaps are both included with the assembled version 970 g assembled (Keychron's figure) and wired, so there is no battery to manage | Three connection modes: 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1 (three devices) and wired, with 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired Muffled sound with little case resonance from layered foam and a double-gasket design (AppleInsider) Thick aluminum shell that XDA Developers says will not move on the desk; Keychron lists 1,724 g PC plate, hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, QMK/VIA and a knob Gateron Jupiter Red, Brown or Banana switches come pre-installed on the assembled version 4000 mAh battery, rated up to 180 hours by Keychron |
| Cons , different | Wired only; the V1 Max is the wireless version of this layout Tray mount with a steel plate has no flex and can feel harsh over long sessions (Nextrift) Case screws thread into bare plastic and can strip with repeated disassembly (Nextrift) The backspace stabilizer ticked slightly out of the box (Nextrift) Keychron now lists the V1 8K and V1 Ultra 8K as newer versions, so stock may be limited | No adjustable feet; the angle is fixed at 5.2 degrees (AppleInsider) Wirecutter criticises the tall keycaps and the steep, non-adjustable case slope Keychron's 1000 Hz rating applies to 2.4 GHz and wired; the sibling Q1 HE drops to 90 Hz on Bluetooth (Tom's Guide) Heavy at about 1.7 kg, so not a portable 75% Wirecutter notes it costs more than its own upgrade pick, and AppleInsider's headline calls it costly |
| Research take , different | A plain, firm wired 75% that packs QMK, hot-swap sockets and screw-in stabilizers into a plastic case. Reviewers like the sound and the value, and Nextrift marks it down for the stiff tray-mount feel and bare-plastic screw threads. If you want wireless, look at the V1 Max; for 8000Hz polling, the V1 8K. | The most complete mechanical 75% in the Q line: reviewers praised the build, the sound and the 2.4 GHz option. The tall caps and fixed slope are the recurring complaints, so a wrist rest is worth budgeting for. |