KeychronReleased 2023

K1 Pro

86/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
80% ISO1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (89/100)
  • Class-leading performance (81/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K1 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall808981807386
Build quality
80
Customisability
89
Performance
81
Productivity
80
Portability
73
Overall
86
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardISO · ISO-DE · ISO-Nordic · ISO-UK · JIS · ISO-FR · ISO-ES · ISO-SW · ANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTray Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery2000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · Plastic · ABS
Keycap materialABS · PBT
BacklightRGB · North-Face · White
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions8
Weight580 g

More specs

Height Mm8 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K1 Pro vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K1 ProKeychron K1 Max
 KeychronK1 ProThis pageKeychronKeychron K1 Max
Overall score86 /100Better85 /100
Build quality80 /10080 /100Better
Performance81 /100Better81 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz1,000 Hz
Mount typeTray MountPCB MountBetter
Case materialAluminum · Plastic · ABSABS · Aluminum · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes