Keychron K1

Keychron · TKL · low profile

Keychron K1 mechanical keyboard
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The Keychron K1 is a slim wireless TKL with Gateron low-profile switches and Mac/Windows layouts, one of Keychron's earliest and most recognized low-profile boards.

Best for: office, travel, mac users.

Keychron K1 specs

Layout TKL
Height Low profile
Connectivity Bluetooth, Wired
Hot-swap No
Stock switches Gateron Low-Profile Red, Brown, Blue
Keycaps ABS low-profile
Case aluminum frame
Mount Plate
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery 2000 mAh
Typical price $85
Sound (stock) low-profile office
Released 2019

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Alternatives to the Keychron K1

Keychron K3 (V2) 75% · $85 The Keychron K3 (V2) is an ultra-slim 75% low-profile wireless keyboard offered with soldered Gateron low-profile mechanical switches or hot-swappable Keychron low-profile optical switches, in white or RGB backlight. Compare: Keychron K1 vs Keychron K3 (V2)
Keychron K3 Pro 75% · $68 The Keychron K3 Pro is a 75% low-profile wireless keyboard that adds QMK/VIA programmability and double-shot PBT LSA keycaps to the K3 formula, with hot-swap sockets only on the RGB-backlight version. Compare: Keychron K1 vs Keychron K3 Pro
NuPhy Air75 V2 75% · $120 The NuPhy Air75 V2 is the benchmark low-profile 75% wireless keyboard, pairing Gateron Low Profile 2.0 switches with QMK/VIA and a 4000mAh battery. Compare: Keychron K1 vs NuPhy Air75 V2

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