KeychronReleased 2022
S1
66/100
75% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (90/100)
- Class-leading build quality (82/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the S1 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardANSI
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
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions8
Weight960 g
More specs
Height Mm8 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowS1 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
S1STARS80 V2
| KeychronS1This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 85 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 82 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 81 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Tray Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
