Keychron C1 vs Keychron C1 Pro
The Keychron C1 and the Keychron C1 Pro are closely matched on paper. The spec table below shows where they line up and where they part ways.
- Easier to modKeychron C1 Prohot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the Keychron C1 if
- you mainly want it for beginners.
Choose the Keychron C1 Pro if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Keychron C1 vs Keychron C1 Pro, spec by spec
| Keychron C1 | Keychron C1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | ABS shine-through, OEM profile | double-shot PBT, OEM profile |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $40 | $40 |
| Sound (stock) | clacky stock | clacky stock |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
1% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron C1; 1% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron C1 Pro.
Where to buy the Keychron C1
Where to buy the Keychron C1 Pro
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