Keychron Q1

Keychron Q1 Review

Incredible build quality; Responsive MX Clear switches; Powerful software; Expensive (in some configurations); RGB lighting won’t always shine through;

Keychron Q1 review: A personalized keyboard that will last for years

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 open-source key-mapping software. At first glance, it seems very complicated and that you need to be a keyboard expert to get the best from it. My daily use keyboard is usually a Keychron K2V2, and I’ve long considered it to be the best keyboard to suit my needs. Would stepping up to the Q1 change that, and is having the option of customization really worth the effort? Another key question: Is it accessible to all kinds of users? I’ve been typing on it for more than a week, and I’ve been delighted by the experience so far. The Keychron Q1’s top and bottom case is made from CNC-machined aluminum, and the 327mm-long body houses a 75% keyboard. It’s designed to be customized and to have new switches installed — either 3-pin or 5-pin — on ...