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Keychron Q1

2021Unverified

Keychron's first fully custom, gasket-mounted aluminum keyboard

Launch price $169Today $179
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Then vs. now

8170

The frontier has moved: down 11 points since 2021.

Typing feelBuildConnectivityFeaturesCustomisationValue
At launch (2021)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Typing feel8881
Build9285
Connectivity5039
Features8063
Customisation9281
Value8269

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Specifications

Layout & Switches

Form Factor
75%
Switch Type
Gateron Pro Mechanical (hot-swap)
Hot-Swappable
Yes

Performance

Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Actuation Force
45g
Key Rollover
Full NKRO

Connectivity & Battery

Interfaces
USB-C, wired only
Battery Life
Wired only (no battery)

Build & Software

Case Material
CNC-machined aluminum, gasket mount
Keycap Material
Double-shot PBT
Software
QMK/VIA