Keychron Q1 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard Knob Version, 75% Layout QMK/VIA Programmable with Hot-swappable Gateron G Pro Brown Switch Double Gasket Compatible with Mac Windows Linux – Version 2

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The Keychron Q1 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard is a versatile and customizable keyboard with a 75% layout. It features a programmable QMK/VIA software, allowing you to personalize your typing experience. The hot-swappable Gateron G Pro Brown Switches provide a smooth and tactile feel. With double gasket compatibility, this keyboard is suitable for Mac, Windows, and Linux systems. This version 2 of the keyboard includes a convenient knob for easy volume control and navigation.

Keychron Q1 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard Knob Version, 75% Layout QMK/VIA Programmable with Hot-swappable Gateron G Pro Brown Switch Double Gasket Compatible with Mac Windows Linux – Version 2
Keychron Q1 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard Knob Version, 75% Layout QMK/VIA Programmable with Hot-swappable Gateron G Pro Brown Switch Double Gasket Compatible with Mac Windows Linux – Version 2

16,599.00

Description

The Q1 Knob Version is a mechanical keyboard that offers a top-notch typing experience. It features a sturdy full aluminum frame with 82 keys and a 75% layout, ensuring premium comfort while typing. The keyboard is fully customizable, allowing you to easily assemble and program each component. With full QMK and VIA support, you can remap every key on the keyboard and create your own unique layouts, shortcuts, and backlight effects.

One of the standout features of the Q1 is its hot-swappable support. It comes with pre-lubed Gateron G Pro mechanical tactile brown switches that offer unrivaled tactile responsiveness and have a lifespan of up to 50 million keystrokes. Additionally, you can hot-swap the keyboard with various 3pin and 5pin MX mechanical switches from popular brands like Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, and Panda without the need for soldering. The PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizer ensures stability for larger keys like the space bar, shift, enter, and delete.

The Q1 also incorporates an innovative Double Gasket Structure, which enhances the typing sound and reduces noise. Silicone pads are placed between the top and bottom cases to minimize sound resonance between the metal components, resulting in a quieter typing experience.

To enhance the overall aesthetics and functionality, the Q1 comes with double-shot PBT keycaps. These keycaps are south-facing RGB, meaning they illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle, providing better visibility. The premium non-shine-through PBT material offers excellent oil resistance, enhances the typing feel, and prevents the legends from fading out.

Included in the package is a USB cable for easy connectivity. The Q1 Knob Version is a versatile and customizable mechanical keyboard that combines premium comfort, durability, and aesthetics to elevate your typing experience.

Keychron Q1 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard Specifications:

Specifications Details
Brand Keychron
Manufacturer Keychron
Product Dimensions 32.84 x 14.5 x 3.58 cm; 2.69 Kilograms
Operating System Linux,Mac,Windows
Hardware Platform Nintendo ds
Compatible Devices Laptop, PC, Mac
Special Features Backlit
Mounting Hardware USB Cable
Batteries Included No
Batteries Required No
Keyboard Description Gaming
Connector Type USB-C
Material Aluminium
Hand Orientation Ambidextrous
Manufacturer Keychron
Country of Origin China
Item Weight 2 kg 690 g
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Keychron Q1 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard Review
The Keychron Q1 Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard is a versatile and customizable keyboard with a 75% layout. It features a programmable QMK/VIA software, allowing you to personalize your typing experience. The hot-swappable Gateron G Pro Brown Switches provide a smooth and tactile feel. With double gasket compatibility, this keyboard is suitable for Mac, Windows, and Linux systems. This version 2 of the keyboard includes a convenient knob for easy volume control and navigation.
PROS
  • - The Keychron Q1 Mechanical Keyboard is praised for its high-quality build and weight, making it feel durable and sturdy.
  • - The Gateron Red keys are described as silky smooth and pre-lubed, providing a wonderful typing experience.
  • - The RGB lighting is highly appreciated, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal of the keyboard.
  • - The keyboard is considered worth the price, with the reviewer looking forward to using it for years.
  • - The Q1 model is compared favorably to other Keychron keyboards, with the Q1 being the preferred choice.
  • - The Q1 is commended for its heavier weight and smoother Gateron Pro switches compared to the Keychron V1.
  • - The ability to customize the keyboard, including RGB lighting, without the need for software is seen as a positive aspect.
  • - The layout of the keyboard is praised, with the inclusion of function keys and a cursor block being appreciated.
  • - The Gateron Red keys are described as silent and very smooth, surpassing the Cherry Silent Red switches in smoothness.
  • - The volume control knob is seen as a nice addition, even though it may not have significant practical value.
CONS
  • - The initial adjustment period to the Keychron Q1 Mechanical Keyboard is mentioned, with the higher height and lack of a hand rest making it difficult to get used to.
  • - The keycaps are considered decent but slightly cheap, with some hollow sound coming from them.
  • - The spacing between the keys on the Keychron keyboard is slightly less than other keyboards, causing some keycaps to touch and create scratching or binding.
  • - The spacebar is noted to be louder than the rest of the keys, which can be slightly annoying.
  • - The configuration software is described as decent but clumsy to use, and it doesn't recognize the keyboard without downloading a JSON file.
  • - The keyboard's compatibility with other keycap sets is mentioned as a weakness, as it doesn't fit them well.
  • - The reviewer experienced issues with one of the keys not registering unless pressed multiple times, similar to the MacBook keyboard-gate situation.
  • - The keyboard had compatibility issues with both MacBook Pro and MacBook Studio, despite being hardwired.
  • - The keyboard is criticized for not being suitable for people with larger hands, as it negatively affected typing accuracy.
  • - The reviewer noticed that the keystrokes of Keychron keyboards tend to feel less smooth and more clunky after a few months of use.

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