What do buyers say about the Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 2?

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 654 ratings. Buyers like: Premium build quality and hefty feel; Easy to open and mod-friendly; Pre-installed Gateron G Pro Brown switches are a favorite. Common complaints: Keyboard is very heavy; Quite a lot of exposed PCB after setup; prone to dust and water damage.

Where can I buy the Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 2?

5 stores we checked sell it, including Keychron.com, Newegg.com, Mechanical Keyboards, eBay, Upgrade Keyboards.

Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard Price History: $69.99

Q: Where is the Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 2 cheapest?

At Keychron.com, for $69.99, 57% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

4.7 / 5654 ratings

From Keychron

75% layout mechanical keyboard with QMK/VIA support
Full CNC machined 6063 aluminum body with polished, anodized and sandblasted finish
Double-gasket design with silicone pads between top and bottom cases to reduce metal resonance
Hot-swappable PCB supports both 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches
Programmable rotary knob customizable via VIA software
South-facing RGB LED backlight

Materials: Full CNC machined aluminum body; steel plate; OSA profile double-shot PBT keycaps (Fully Assembled version)
Fit: 75%, ANSI, with knob
Shipping: Shipping will start within 2 working days.
In the box: Fully Assembled version: keyboard PCB, case, and steel plate, Keycaps (includes Mac & Windows keycaps), Switches, Type-C cable + Type-A to Type-C adapter

About the Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 2

Keychron Q1 version 2 is a fully customized 75% layout mechanical keyboard packed with all premium features and unlimited possibilities. Q1 is an all-metal keyboard that allows customizable capabilities for every key switch, keycap, knob, and stabilizer. It’s made for your personalized experience and a more comfortable typing experience.

Key specs

• Layout: 75%, ANSI, with knob

• Connectivity: wired; 1000 Hz polling rate

• Switches: Gateron G Pro; hot-swappable

• Build: Full CNC machined aluminum, gasket mount, Steel plate

• Keycaps: Double-shot keycaps, not shine-through (Fully Assembled version)

• Software: QMK firmware; Keychron Launcher web app for key remapping and macros; works with macOS, Windows

• Backlight: South-facing RGB LED

• Weight: 1825 g ± 10 g (Fully Assembled version)

What's in the box

The Fully Assembled version includes:

• The keyboard PCB, the case, and the steel plate.

• Keycaps (included Mac & Windows keycaps).

• Switches.

The Barebone version does not include the keycaps and switches.

Notes

Get the new version Q1 HE 8K & Q1 Ultra 8K .

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What buyers say

Buyers like

Premium build quality and hefty feel
Easy to open and mod-friendly
Pre-installed Gateron G Pro Brown switches are a favorite
Included keycaps better than most sets costing less than the whole keyboard
Works as a comfortable office workhorse
Fast delivery

Buyers complain about

Keyboard is very heavy
Quite a lot of exposed PCB after setup; prone to dust and water damage
No solid-reactive RGB setting combining solid color with reactive color on keypress
Switches very hard to remove with the steel plate