Akko MOD007B HE vs Keychron Q1 HE
Get the Akko MOD007B HE for its onboard memory and wireless receiver, or the Keychron Q1 HE for QMK/VIA support, a screen, and broad ISO layout options.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Akko MOD007B HE
Build quality in the bottom 25% of 75% boards under $300.
- Onboard memory saves preferred settings without keeping the software or drivers on, according to the vendor.
- The vendor package lists a 2.4G receiver and Type-C cable.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Keychron Q1 HE
Battery
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $200.
- QMK and VIA support, with vendor-described key remapping, macros, and shortcuts.
- An LED screen and multiple ISO layouts, including ISO-UK and ISO-DE.
- Screw-in PCB stabilizers and a double-gasket design with acoustic pads, as described by Keychron.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Akko MOD007B HE if onboard memory and the listed 2.4G receiver package matter more to you. Choose the Keychron Q1 HE for QMK/VIA, an LED screen, broader ISO layout availability, and its specified adjustable actuation range. Both require compatible magnetic switches rather than standard MX switches.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Akko MOD007B HE
Keychron Q1 HE
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
3,600 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum, PBT
Aluminum
Switch options
Linear, Magnetic
Clicky, Linear, Magnetic, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount
- Akko MOD007B HE
- Keychron Q1 HE
- Performance
- 85100
- Build quality
- 5392
- Productivity
- 7697
- Customizability
- 72100
- Portability
- 8381
- Layout size: 75%
- Hall effect (magnetic)
- Rapid trigger
- Hot-swappable
- Knob
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q1 HE takes most category picks on its broader layout options, QMK/VIA support, and specified gaming response features. The Akko is the more travel-oriented pick here based on its listed weight and the receiver included in its vendor package. For gaming, both provide Hall Effect switches and Rapid Trigger, but the Keychron’s polling-rate and actuation details make the comparison more specific. Modders should note that both boards use magnetic-only switch sockets, with the Q1 HE explicitly restricted to compatible Gateron double-rail switches.
Pick the Keychron Q1 HE
- The Q1 HE specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- Its adjustable actuation range is listed as 0.2–3.8 mm, with 0.1 mm sensitivity.
- Both list Hall Effect switches and Rapid Trigger, so those features do not separate them.
Akko MOD007B HE vs Keychron Q1 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 29 specs differ
Akko MOD007B HE
Keychron Q1 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Akko MOD007B HE
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron Q1 HE
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
- Go to Input Gear
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Akko MOD007B HE vs Keychron Q1 HE: your questions
Both have Hall Effect magnetic switches and Rapid Trigger. The Q1 HE specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes and adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm, making its gaming response details more clearly documented.
Yes. The Akko metadata lists Rapid Trigger, and the vendor description says its activation and deactivation points are adjustable.
Yes. Keychron lists adjustable actuation points from 0.2 to 3.8 mm with 0.1 mm sensitivity. It also describes assigning multiple actions at different press depths.
No. Both use magnetic switch sockets, and their compatibility notes say standard MX switches will not fit. Keychron specifies compatibility with Gateron double-rail magnetic switches only.
The Akko is listed as ANSI, and its compatibility notes say ISO variants such as ISO-DE and UK are not offered. The Keychron Q1 HE is listed with several ISO layouts in addition to ANSI and JIS.
Yes. Its metadata lists QMK and VIA support, and Keychron describes remapping keys and creating macros and shortcuts through its Launcher web app.
The Akko metadata lists a weight of 2000 g, while the Keychron listing gives 4000 g. These are the listed product weights, so check the precise version and configuration when comparing.
The Akko vendor package lists one 2.4G receiver and one Type-C cable. Its metadata also lists Bluetooth, wired, and wireless connectivity.
The Q1 HE is listed with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired Type-C connectivity. Keychron specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate for wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
The Keychron Q1 HE metadata lists a screen with LED. The Akko MOD007B HE is listed without a screen.
Both are listed as hot-swappable, but their sockets are for magnetic switches rather than standard MX switches. Keychron narrows supported replacements to Gateron double-rail magnetic switches.
Both have south-facing RGB, and both compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED. Keychron’s vendor description says its south-facing RGB is designed to avoid interference with Cherry-profile alternatives.
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