Keychron C1
KeychronReleased 2020
C1
70/100
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Strong productivity (75/100)
- Strong customisability (74/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (58/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the C1 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTray Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS · Plastic
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions27
Weight685 g
More specs
Height Mm27 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowC1 vs Wooting 60HE+
C160HE+
| KeychronC1This page | Wooting60HE+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70 /100 | 70 /100 |
| Build quality | 61 /100 | 62 /100Better |
| Performance | 62 /100 | 85 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case material | ABS · Plastic | ABS |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
