Keychron Q1 vs Keychron S1
The Keychron Q1 and the Keychron S1 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron Q1 is the cheaper of the two at $80 versus $83; stock, the Keychron Q1 sounds deep thock and the Keychron S1 low-pitched clack.
- Lower priceKeychron Q1$80 versus $83
Choose the Keychron Q1 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you want to spend less ($80).
Choose the Keychron S1 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you prefer a low-profile board.
Keychron Q1 vs Keychron S1, spec by spec
| Keychron Q1 | Keychron S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | PBT double-shot, LSA low-profile |
| Case | Full CNC 6063 aluminum | Full CNC 6063 aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $80 (stronger spec) | $83 |
| Sound (stock) | deep thock | low-pitched clack |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
18% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q1; 20% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron S1.
Where to buy the Keychron Q1
Where to buy the Keychron S1
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