Keychron Q1 HE
Keychron · 75% · standard height
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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Where to buy
- Keychron , around $220
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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. 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. 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.
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