Chilkey ND vs Keychron Lemokey P1Hall Effect vs Layout Choice
Choose the Chilkey ND for Hall Effect gaming precision, or the Keychron P1 for superior layout options and firmware support.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Chilkey ND
Hall Effect
Build quality in the top 10% of 80% boards under $150.
- Unique Hall Effect switch technology for potential analog input.
- Offers three mounting styles: top mount, silica gel particle mount, and elastic silicone mount.
- Includes four layers of sound dampening foam for enhanced acoustics.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron Lemokey P1
Layout Choice
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- Extensive layout support including ANSI and multiple ISO layouts (UK, German, Nordic, Swiss).
- Native support for both QMK and VIA open-source firmware.
- Includes a programmable aluminum rotary encoder (knob).
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Your primary need dictates the choice. Gamers seeking the latest in switch technology should opt for the Chilkey ND and its Hall Effect capabilities. For nearly everyone else—especially programmers, international users, and those who value deep software customization—the Keychron P1 is the more versatile and practical option due to its layout support, knob, and superior QMK/VIA firmware.
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.
Chilkey ND
Keychron Lemokey P1
Layout size
80%
75%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Battery
3,600 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Aluminum
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Chilkey ND
- Keychron Lemokey P1
- Performance
- 8581
- Build quality
- 8588
- Productivity
- 8997
- Customizability
- 9296
- Portability
- 7781
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- QMK
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Keychron P1 wins in most productivity-focused categories like Office, Programming, and Content Creation due to its knob, extensive layout support, and superior firmware. It also has an edge for Travel due to its smaller size. The Chilkey ND takes the lead specifically for Gaming, thanks to its Hall Effect switches. For Modding, both are highly capable with different strengths, making it a tie.
Pick the Chilkey ND
- Features Hall Effect switches for potential analog input and rapid actuation.
- Offers a 1000Hz polling rate in both wired and 2.4GHz wireless modes.
- Includes north-facing RGB which may be preferred with certain keycap profiles.
Chilkey ND vs Keychron Lemokey P1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
Chilkey ND
Keychron Lemokey P1
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
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
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Chilkey ND
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron Lemokey P1
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Chilkey ND vs Keychron Lemokey P1: your questions
The Chilkey ND features Hall Effect switches. The Keychron P1 uses standard mechanical switches like its Keychron Super series, with no mention of Hall Effect technology.
Yes. The Keychron P1 explicitly supports multiple ISO layouts, including UK, German, Nordic, and Swiss. The Chilkey ND is listed as ANSI only.
Only the Keychron P1 has native support for both QMK and VIA firmware. The vendor description for the Chilkey ND states it is not QMK or VIA compatible, using proprietary software instead.
The Keychron P1 includes a programmable aluminum rotary encoder (knob). The Chilkey ND does not have a knob.
The Keychron P1 has a 4000mAh battery. The Chilkey ND uses two 1800mAh batteries for a total of 3600mAh, giving the P1 a slight capacity advantage.
The Keychron P1 uses screw-in PCB stabilizers. The Chilkey ND uses plate-mount stabilizers, according to its vendor description.
The Keychron P1 has south-facing RGB LEDs, which avoids interference with the north-facing legends on Cherry-profile keycaps. The Chilkey ND's north-facing LEDs may cause such interference.
The Chilkey ND is advertised with three interchangeable mounting styles: top mount, silica gel particle mount, and elastic silicone mount. The Keychron P1 uses a standard gasket mount design with no mention of interchangeable styles.
The Chilkey ND lists four layers of sound dampening foam. The Keychron P1 mentions a combination of premium acoustic foams including IXPE, PET, and absorbing foam.
Yes, the Keychron P1 is available in both Fully Assembled and Barebone versions. The Chilkey ND vendor description lists it as a pre-built assembly only.
Both keyboards offer a 1000Hz polling rate in their 2.4GHz wireless and wired modes, according to their specifications and vendor pages.
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