KeychronReleased 2023

Q1 Pro

95/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
75% ISO1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (100/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (98/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Q1 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall8910083988295
Build quality
89
Customisability
100
Performance
83
Productivity
98
Portability
82
Overall
95
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardISO · ISO-DE · ISO-UK · ISO-FR · ISO-ES · ISO-SW · ANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialABS · PBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions23
Weight1825 g

More specs

Height Mm23 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Q1 Pro vs Ducky Year of the Rat

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Q1 ProYear of the Rat
 KeychronQ1 ProThis pageDuckyYear of the Rat
Overall score95 /10095 /100
Build quality89 /100Better89 /100
Performance83 /100Better77 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes