KeyboardsKeychron
Keychron K8 Pro
Layout: Tenkeyless, TKL
A tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with a plastic case, hot-swappable sockets and QMK and VIA support.
Keychron
Keychron Q1
A 75 percent gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard with a full aluminium case, hot-swappable switches and USB-C connectivity.
KeyboardsKeychron
Overview
What it is
A 75 percent gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard with a full aluminium case, hot-swappable switches and USB-C connectivity.
Who it is for
Users who want a compact but substantial mechanical keyboard they can modify later without soldering.
Product data
Key specifications
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| Specification | Value | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75 percent | Verified | Keychron Q1 page |
| Connectivity | USB-C wired. The wireless 75 percent aluminium board is sold as the Q1 Max | Verified | Keychron Q1 page |
| Case material | Aluminium | Verified | Keychron Q1 page |
| Weight | 1,825 g, plus or minus 10 g | Verified | Keychron Q1 page |
| Mount style | Gasket mount with a steel plate | Verified | Keychron Q1 page |
| Switch options | Gateron G Pro, Gateron Phantom and Keychron K Pro, hot-swappable | Verified | Keychron Q1 page |
| Keycap material | Double-shot PBT, not shine-through | Verified | Keychron Q1 page |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | Verified | Keychron Q1 page |
| Hot-swappable switches | Yes | Verified | Keychron Q1 page |
Capabilities
Documented features
- BacklightingYes
- Gasket mountYes
- Hot-swappable switchesYes
- Wireless connectivityNo
Trade-offs
Strengths and limitations
Published together so the trade-offs are visible before you decide.
Strengths
- Split halves with a rotary knob: The recorded layout is a 75 percent ANSI split layout with a rotary knob, and the recorded audience is people who type for long hours and want to angle and split the halves without giving up remapping. The split and the knob are what make this a distinct product rather than another 75 percent board.
- An all-metal body at 1,186 g: The recorded frame material is all-metal and the recorded weight is 1,186 g plus or minus 10 g fully assembled, against the 1,825 g recorded for the aluminium Keychron Q1. The board is heavy enough to sit still on a desk and lighter than the single-piece board it shares a layout class with.
- Hot-swappable sockets, screw-in stabilisers and QMK remapping: Hot-swappable switches are recorded as yes, with sockets that take five pin and three pin switches, the recorded stabilisers are screw-in PCB, and the recorded remapping software is QMK firmware with the Keychron Launcher web app on macOS and Windows. The switches and the mapping can both change after the board arrives.
Limitations
- It is wired, and there is no battery in the record: The recorded connectivity is USB-C wired, the recorded feature list says there is no wireless connectivity, and no battery, no battery life and no charging specification is recorded for this board. A buyer who wants to move the keyboard between machines without a cable is looking at a different product.
- A tray mount, and dimensions the record leaves open: The recorded mount style is a tray mount with the plate integrated into the case, not a gasket mount, and the recorded dimensions of 345 mm long and 134 mm wide are marked as only partially verified because the page does not state whether they describe one half or the pair.
Comparable products
Similar options
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Keychron Q11
Layout: 75 percent ANSI split layout with a rotary knob
A 75 percent split mechanical keyboard with an all-metal tray-mounted body, a rotary knob, hot-swappable sockets and QMK remapping.
Research notesNo verified offer
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Logitech MX Keys Mini
Layout: Compact with a function row
A compact low-profile wireless keyboard with backlit spherical keycaps, multi-device switching and USB-C charging.
FAQ
Common questions
Is the Keychron Q11 wireless?
No. The recorded connectivity is USB-C wired, the recorded feature list says there is no wireless connectivity, and no battery is recorded for this board.
Source:Keychron Q11 page
What is the layout of the Keychron Q11?
A 75 percent ANSI split layout with a rotary knob. A 75 percent layout leaves out the function row and the number pad, and the Q11 adds the split and the knob on top of it.
Source:Keychron Q11 page
Can the switches on the Keychron Q11 be changed?
Yes. Hot-swappable switches are recorded as yes, with sockets that take five pin and three pin switches, and the recorded options are Keychron Super red or brown, Gateron G Pro red or brown, or barebone.
Source:Keychron Q11 page
What remapping software does the Keychron Q11 use?
QMK firmware with the Keychron Launcher web app, on macOS and Windows. That is the recorded remapping software, and remapping software is in the recorded feature list.
Source:Keychron Q11 page
How much does the Keychron Q11 weigh?
The recorded weight is 1,186 g plus or minus 10 g fully assembled. The Keychron Q1 in the catalogue records 1,825 g plus or minus 10 g for the same layout class.
Source:Keychron Q11 page
Does the Keychron Q11 have a gasket mount?
No. The recorded mount style is a tray mount with the plate integrated into the case, which is a different construction from the gasket mount with a steel plate recorded for the Keychron Q1.
Source:Keychron Q11 page
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