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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX8.0 and Keychron Q1 Ultra 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.

CHERRY MX8.0 Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K Wireless Custom Mechanical ISO Keyboard

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0.0 (0)
5.0 (3)
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Sized at 44 x 145 x 351 mm
  • Features ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-PT, JIS, ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1724 g
  • Sized at 32 x 328 x 145 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 58
  • Build Quality: 42.4
  • Productivity: 43.8
  • Customizability: 50.3
  • Portability: 49.8
Scores
  • Performance: 88.8
  • Build Quality: 74.6
  • Productivity: 90.6
  • Customizability: 77.8
  • Portability: 83.1
Name
Cherry MX8.0
Name
Keychron Q1 Ultra
Release year
2023
Release year
2026
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-PT, JIS, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
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
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
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
-
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, White
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
44 x 145 x 351 mm
Dimensions
32 x 328 x 145 mm
Weight
-
Weight
1724g
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