KeychronReleased 2024

K1 V6

84/100
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 (90/100)
  • Class-leading performance (86/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K1 V6 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall789086807484
Build quality
78
Customisability
90
Performance
86
Productivity
80
Portability
74
Overall
84
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

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
Head to head

K1 V6 vs Ducky One 2 Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K1 V6One 2 Mini
 KeychronK1 V6This pageDuckyOne 2 Mini
Overall score84 /10084 /100
Build quality78 /10080 /100Better
Performance86 /100Better74 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeTop MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABS · AluminumBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes