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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Royal Kludge A72 Alice and Keychron Q1 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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A72 68% Ergonomic Alice Layout Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1

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4.9 (42)
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Silent switch options
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Alice ergonomics
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 7500 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1350 g
  • Sized at 42 x 384 x 140 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
  • Released in 2022
  • Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, JIS layout standard
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Supports Wired, Wired only, connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 1825 g
  • Sized at 22 x 145 x 328 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Features ABS, PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 57.8
  • Build Quality: 63
  • Productivity: 83.3
  • Customizability: 73.3
  • Portability: 94.1
Scores
  • Performance: 72
  • Build Quality: 89.5
  • Productivity: 97.7
  • Customizability: 99.8
  • Portability: 62.9
Name
Royal Kludge A72 Alice
Name
Keychron Q1
Release year
2025
Release year
2022
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Silent
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
65%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, JIS
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Wired, Wired only,
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
7500 mAh
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
-
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
ABS, PBT
Dimensions
42 x 384 x 140 mm
Dimensions
22 x 145 x 328 mm
Weight
1350g
Weight
1825g
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