Keychron Q1

Keychron · 75% · standard height

Keychron Q1 mechanical keyboard
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The Keychron Q1 is the wired 75% CNC-aluminum double-gasket QMK/VIA custom keyboard that launched Keychron's Q series, fully hot-swappable with screw-in stabilizers and now sold in its refined Version 2 with optional knob at clearance pricing.

Best for: enthusiast, typing.

Keychron Q1 specs

Layout 75%
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Gateron G Pro Red, Gateron G Pro Brown, Gateron G Pro Blue
Keycaps PBT double-shot, OSA profile
Case Full CNC 6063 aluminum
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $80
Sound (stock) deep thock
Released 2021

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Stock switches in the database

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

Gateron G Pro Red linear · 45g actuation The Gateron G Pro Red is a light pre-lubed 45g linear that ships stock in many Keychron boards and works as a cheap, dependable gaming switch. Gateron G Pro Brown tactile · 55g actuation The Gateron G Pro Brown is a gentle 55g pre-lubed tactile that gives prebuilt keyboards a soft, unobtrusive bump suitable for offices. Gateron G Pro Blue clicky · 60g actuation The Gateron G Pro Blue is a classic click-jacket 60g clicky switch found in many stock Keychron boards, giving an audible click at a budget price.

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Alternatives to the Keychron Q1

Keychron V1 75% · $60 The Keychron V1 is a wired 75% QMK/VIA custom keyboard with a hot-swappable PCB, screw-in stabilizers, and double-shot OSA PBT keycaps in a budget plastic tray-mount case, with an optional knob version. Compare: Keychron Q1 vs Keychron V1 · 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 vs Keychron Q1 Pro
Keychron Q2 65% · $80 The Keychron Q2 is a wired 65% full-aluminum double-gasket QMK/VIA custom keyboard with hot-swap sockets and an optional knob, shrinking the Q1 formula to a nav-column layout. Compare: Keychron Q1 vs Keychron Q2

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