Description

The Keychron Q1 HE is a groundbreaking wireless custom mechanical keyboard with a durable aluminum shell, gasket-mount design, and Hall-effect double-rail magnetic Gateron switches. Adjustable between 0.2–3.8 mm actuation and featuring “rapid trigger” technology, it enables lightning-fast keystrokes and four-stage input for unparalleled gaming and typing control.

Connect via 2.4 GHz (1000 Hz polling), Bluetooth 5.1 with up to 3-device switching, or USB‑C wired for maximal flexibility. Supported by QMK firmware and Keychron Launcher’s web configurator, you can remap keys, customize lighting, tweak actuation settings, and program macros—all from your browser.

Reviews consistently praise its solid build, quiet gasket typing, and advanced magnetic switching. Tom’s Hardware rated it 8.4/10 for gaming and office use, applauding the customization and performance. WIRED hails it as a premium Hall-effect keyboard, citing its tactile feel and configurability.

Key Features

• Layout: 75% compact (81–84 keys), includes aluminum knob

• Switches: Gateron double-rail Hall-effect magnetic Nebula

• Actuation: 0.2–3.8 mm adjustable with Rapid Trigger and 4-in-1 dynamic keystrokes

• Construction: 6063 aluminum gasket-mount case with sound-absorbing layers

• Connectivity: USB‑C wired, Bluetooth 5.1 (3-device), 2.4 GHz (1000 Hz)

• Firmware: QMK programmable, customizable via Keychron Launcher

• Keycaps: Double-shot PBT (Mac/Windows layouts included)

• Lighting: South-facing RGB LEDs

• Hot-swappable: Yes (magnetic switches only)

• Dimensions: ~327.5 × 145 × 35.8 mm, ~1.7 kg fully assembled

• Battery: 4000 mAh Li-Po

• Extras: Media knob, double-gasket design, PBT keycaps, sturdy stabilizers