Keychron Q1 HE

Keychron · 75% · standard height

Keychron Q1 HE mechanical keyboard
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The Keychron Q1 HE is a 75% aluminum tri-mode wireless Hall-effect keyboard with adjustable-actuation Gateron double-rail magnetic switches and rapid trigger, running QMK-based firmware configured through the Keychron Launcher web app rather than VIA.

Best for: gaming, enthusiast.

Keychron Q1 HE specs

Layout 75%
Height Standard
Connectivity Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula
Keycaps PBT double-shot, OSA profile
Case Full CNC 6063 aluminum
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery 4000 mAh
Typical price $220
Sound (stock) muted thock
Released 2023

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Stock switches in the database

The Keychron Q1 HE is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula linear · 40g actuation The Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula is a Hall-effect linear whose dual-rail stem adds stability under adjustable actuation, shipping stock in the Keychron Q1 HE and K2 HE.

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Alternatives to the Keychron Q1 HE

Keychron K2 HE 75% · $130 The Keychron K2 HE is a 75% tri-mode wireless Hall-effect keyboard with adjustable-actuation Gateron double-rail magnetic switches (0.2-3.8 mm) and rapid trigger, running QMK-based firmware configured through the Keychron Launcher web app rather than VIA. Compare: Keychron Q1 HE vs Keychron K2 HE · popular
Keychron Q1 Pro 75% · $168 The Keychron Q1 Pro is the wireless (Bluetooth plus wired) version of the flagship 75% aluminum Q1 with double-gasket mounting, a knob, hot-swap sockets, and QMK/VIA support in wired mode. Compare: Keychron Q1 HE vs Keychron Q1 Pro
Lemokey L3 75% · $215 The Lemokey L3 is Keychron's gaming sub-brand flagship: a 75% CNC-aluminum gasket-mount QMK/VIA keyboard with 1000 Hz 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired modes, hot-swap sockets, and pre-lubed Gateron Jupiter switches. Compare: Keychron Q1 HE vs Lemokey L3

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