Keychron Q1 Pro vs MonsGeek M1W
The Keychron Q1 Pro and the MonsGeek M1W are close alternatives. The main differences: the MonsGeek M1W is the cheaper of the two at $140 versus $168; stock, the Keychron Q1 Pro sounds deep thock and the MonsGeek M1W muted, creamy.
- Lower priceMonsGeek M1W$140 versus $168
- Easier to modKeychron Q1 Prohot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- More ways to connectMonsGeek M1W3 connection modes versus 2
- Bigger batteryMonsGeek M1W6000 mAh versus 4000 mAh
4.97 ratings· MonsGeek
Choose the Keychron Q1 Pro if
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the MonsGeek M1W if
- you want to spend less ($140).
Keychron Q1 Pro vs MonsGeek M1W, spec by spec
| Keychron Q1 Pro | MonsGeek M1W | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | double-shot PBT |
| Case | Full CNC 6063 aluminum | CNC aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh (stronger spec) |
| Typical price | $168 | $140 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | deep thock | muted, creamy |
| Released | 2023 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
68% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q1 Pro; 57% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the MonsGeek M1W.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron Q1 Pro; 91% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the MonsGeek M1W.
Where to buy the Keychron Q1 Pro
Where to buy the MonsGeek M1W
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