Can swap keyswitches and keycaps easily, Full Mac support, Built with QMK firmware and designed to work with VIA software
Very heavy, Overkill for casual typists and gamers
You can get a pre-assembled Keychron Q1 or mix-and-match keyswitches and keycaps. Whichever choices you make, powerful open-source software puts control in your hands...
Published: 2021-08-30, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
Substantial weight for a stable platform, High quality design, fit, and finish, Extensive customization options, VIA software support, Mac and Windows compatibility, Affordable price
Premium CNC aluminum body with gasket-mount design and premium coiled USB-C cable, South-facing RGB and Gateron Phantom switches, Hot-swappable 75% layout programmable with VIA/QMK, Comes in three color options, Fully Assembled or Barebone options, with I
No Bluetooth wireless connectivity, Pricier than Keychron's other boards, Rotary knob version coming later
Gasket-mount design, Solid build, Assembled version has well-lubed mechanical switches, Screw-in stabilizers, QMK/VIA support,
Top plate scratches easily when swapping switches, Louder than expected, Heavy
The Keychron Q1 brings premium keyboard enthusiast features, like a gasket-mounted design and open-source software, at an attainable price, setting a high bar...
Stable and solid typing, Outstanding build quality, Ultra heavy base, Programmable keys and backlight
Expensive, Not travel friendly, Not wireless, Extremely thick
If you're looking for a high-end typist's keyboard, the Keychron Q1 beats the keycaps off the overpriced Razer BlackWidow. But if you want an ergonomic or wireless keyboard, look elsewhere.For those looking for a low-cost hot-swap alternative, I suggest t...
Published: 2023-03-24, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: This isn't like any mainstream keyboards you can find on the market. This isn't injection moulded plastic, it's CNC'd aluminium. It weighs a metric tonne – ok specifically it's 1.8 KG but for a keyboard that's an absolute brick. It types like a dream, it'...
Abstract: The Keychron Q1 is a customizable mechanical keyboard that's a step up from the brand's regular mechanical keyboards. It provides a tailored typing experience for the connoisseur, complete with hot-swappable sockets for different switches and support for...
