Ajazz AK35i V3 vs Keychron Q1 HEBudget Full-Size vs Premium Hall Effect

The Ajazz AK35i V3 has a significantly larger 8000mAh battery compared to the Keychron Q1 HE's 4000mAh. According to the Ajazz listing, this provides up to 140 hours of use with RGB off. The Keychron listing states up to 100 hours with backlighting off.

No. The Keychron Q1 HE is a Hall Effect keyboard and its hot-swap sockets are only compatible with specific magnetic switches. The manufacturer states it is compatible exclusively with the Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switch and does not support standard mechanical or other magnetic switches like the Gateron Magnetic Jade.

The vendor description for the Ajazz AK35i V3 mentions that its TFT screen is customizable with static images or animated GIFs, implying the existence of companion software. However, it does not mention advanced key remapping software like QMK or VIA, which are explicitly listed for the Keychron Q1 HE.

This depends on preference. The Ajazz uses a gasket mount with a five-layered padding structure and FR4 plate, aimed at a softer, more cushioned sound. The Keychron also uses a gasket mount (double-gasket) but with an aluminum plate and body, typically resulting in a firmer, more solid feel. The Keychron's Hall Effect switches also offer adjustable actuation points for a personalized typing experience.

Yes. The Keychron Q1 HE supports 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.2, and wired USB Type-C connectivity. Its 2.4 GHz mode has a 1000 Hz polling rate, and Bluetooth can connect to three devices.

According to the product listing, the 1.14-inch TFT screen on the Ajazz AK35i V3 can display keyboard functions like time, active connection, and battery status by default. It can also be customized to show different static images or animated GIFs.

The Keychron Q1 HE has a fixed typing angle listed as 5.2 degrees. The Ajazz AK35i V3 listing does not mention an adjustable typing angle or include flip-out feet in its listed features.

While the Keychron Q1 HE has a more compact 75% layout, the Ajazz AK35i V3 is much lighter at 1230g versus the Keychron's 4000g. For travel, the Ajazz's lower weight is a major advantage, though its full-size footprint takes up more desk space.

Yes, both the Ajazz AK35i V3 and the Keychron Q1 HE feature RGB backlighting with south-facing LEDs. The Ajazz listing mentions 20 different lighting effects, including musical rhythmic effects.

Rapid trigger is a feature where a key resets immediately upon release, allowing for faster keystroke repetition. This is listed as a feature of the Keychron Q1 HE's Hall Effect magnetic switches. The Ajazz AK35i V3 listing does not mention rapid trigger functionality.

Both keyboards come with PBT keycaps. The Ajazz AK35i V3 uses PBT keycaps, and the Keychron Q1 HE uses OSA profile double-shot PBT keycaps. PBT is generally more resistant to shine and wear than ABS plastic.