Akko MOD007S vs Keychron Q1
The Akko MOD007S and the Keychron Q1 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron Q1 is the cheaper of the two at $80 versus $160; stock, the Akko MOD007S sounds aluminum gasket thock and the Keychron Q1 deep thock.
- Lower priceKeychron Q1$80 versus $160
Choose the Akko MOD007S if
- its overall balance fits you: the akko mod007s is an aluminum gasket-mount 75% barebone with via support, part of akko's enthusiast mod series aimed at custom builders.
Choose the Keychron Q1 if
- you want to spend less ($80).
Akko MOD007S vs Keychron Q1, spec by spec
| Akko MOD007S | Keychron Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | aluminum | Full CNC 6063 aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $160 | $80 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | aluminum gasket thock | deep thock |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
66% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Akko MOD007S; 18% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q1.
Where to buy the Akko MOD007S
Where to buy the Keychron Q1
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