Keychron V1
Keychron · 75% · standard height
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.
Best for: programming, enthusiast, budget.
Keychron V1 specs
| Layout | 75% |
|---|---|
| Height | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Stock switches | Keychron K Pro Red, Keychron K Pro Brown, Keychron K Pro Blue |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | ABS plastic (frosted or solid) |
| Mount | tray |
| Backlight | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes |
| Battery | n/a |
| Typical price | $60 |
| Sound (stock) | creamy, muted |
| Released | 2022 |
Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Where to buy
- Keychron , around $60
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Alternatives to the Keychron V1
Keychron Q1 75% · $80 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. Keychron V1 Max 75% · $105 The Keychron V1 Max adds tri-mode wireless (1000 Hz 2.4 GHz), a gasket mount with polycarbonate plate, and pre-lubed Gateron Jupiter switches to the 75% V1 formula while keeping full QMK/VIA support. Keychron K2 Pro 75% · $68 The Keychron K2 Pro upgrades the classic K2 75% wireless board with QMK/VIA firmware, sound-dampening foam, and double-shot PBT keycaps, with hot-swap sockets on most but not all configurations (the cheapest white-backlight trim is soldered).
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