KeychronReleased 2024
K1 V6
73/100
80% ISO1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (90/100)
- Class-leading performance (86/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K1 V6 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardISO · ISO-UK · ISO-DE · ISO-SW · ISO-Nordic · ANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop 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 materialABS · Aluminum
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB · North-Face · White
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions25
Weight596 g
More specs
Height Mm25 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowK1 V6 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
K1 V6STARS80 V2
| KeychronK1 V6This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 84 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 78 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 86 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Top Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS · Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
