Keychron Q1 vs Qwertykeys Neo70
The Keychron Q1 and the Qwertykeys Neo70 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron Q1 is the cheaper of the two at $80 versus $280; stock, the Keychron Q1 sounds deep thock and the Qwertykeys Neo70 neo-series gasket thock.
- Lower priceKeychron Q1$80 versus $280
Choose the Keychron Q1 if
- you want to spend less ($80).
Choose the Qwertykeys Neo70 if
- its overall balance fits you: the qwertykeys neo70 extends the neo gasket lineup into a compact 70%/75%-class layout, offering the same builder-focused aluminum kit approach as the neo65 and neo80.
Keychron Q1 vs Qwertykeys Neo70, spec by spec
| Keychron Q1 | Qwertykeys Neo70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | n/a |
| Case | Full CNC 6063 aluminum | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $80 (stronger spec) | $280 |
| Sound (stock) | deep thock | neo-series gasket thock |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 92% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Qwertykeys Neo70.
Where to buy the Keychron Q1
Where to buy the Qwertykeys Neo70
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