Epomaker Galaxy70 vs Keychron Q1Wireless or ISO layouts
Choose the Galaxy70 for wireless flexibility, or the Keychron Q1 for ISO layouts and deeper QMK/VIA customization.
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4.9 (100)4.9 · 100 reviews
from$84at Epomaker
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4.9 (10)4.9 · 10 reviews
from$109at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker Galaxy70
Build quality in the top 35% of 75% boards under $100.
- Tri-mode connection includes Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired use, with a 4000mAh battery.
- Aluminum case, gasket mount, and five listed acoustic layers: PORON, IXPE, PET, EPDM, and PET.
- Flex-cut PP plate, metal knob, and 75% layout with arrows and editing keys.
- 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
QMK
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- Full CNC-machined aluminum case with a gasket mount and screw-in PCB stabilizers.
- QMK and VIA support, plus Keychron Launcher for key remapping and macros.
- Available in ANSI and multiple ISO layouts, including UK, German, Nordic, Swiss, French, and Spanish.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Pick the Epomaker Galaxy70 if Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz operation and its 4000mAh battery matter more than layout choice or advanced remapping. Choose the Keychron Q1 if you need an ISO version or want QMK/VIA support and a programmable knob. Both provide an aluminum, gasket-mounted 75% base with hot-swappable 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.
Epomaker Galaxy70
Keychron Q1
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Weight
1,790 g
1,825 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Epomaker Galaxy70
- Keychron Q1
- Performance
- 7872
- Build quality
- 7289
- Productivity
- 7397
- Customizability
- 6598
- Portability
- 7565
- Layout size: 75%
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Knob
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Galaxy70 is the more flexible pick for gaming setups that benefit from wireless connections and for carrying between desks, though both keyboards are substantial aluminum boards. For programming and customization, the Q1 stands out with QMK/VIA and a range of ISO options. Office use is a split: the Galaxy70 favors cordless convenience, while the Q1 gives more layout and remapping flexibility. Content creators who want configurable knob actions have clearer support on the Q1.
Pick the Epomaker Galaxy70
- The Galaxy70 supports wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connections; the Q1 is wired only.
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, so the Galaxy70's connection options are the clearer differentiator.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker Galaxy70
100 owner reviews
“The Galaxy70 is super thocky with the zebra switches. Great choice if that's the sound profile you're looking for! The alu case is super heavy and well built.”
“so I bought this keyboard, I was essentially really excited about it. looked good, nice price and from a company I trusted. The keyboard arrived, I plugged it in, and it didn't respond properly.The software could not be detected by my PC for whatever reason…”
Keychron Q1
10 owner reviews
“Very pretty and good quality, only con is it's kind of pingy but it's easy to mod and fix with some tape, force break mod.”
Epomaker Galaxy70 vs Keychron Q1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 27 specs differ
Epomaker Galaxy70
Keychron Q1
Switch options
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
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Epomaker Galaxy70
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron Q1
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
MK
ISO
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
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Epomaker Galaxy70 vs Keychron Q1: your questions
Yes. It supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired connectivity, and has a 4000mAh battery.
No, the Q1 is listed as wired only. Its vendor description specifies a Type-C connection and 1000 Hz polling rate.
The Keychron Q1 is available in ANSI and several ISO layouts, including UK, German, Nordic, Swiss, French, and Spanish. The Galaxy70 is listed as ANSI only.
The Keychron Q1 lists both QMK and VIA support, along with Keychron Launcher for remapping and macros. The Galaxy70 vendor page mentions programmable software, but does not identify QMK or VIA support.
Yes, both are listed as hot-swappable. Keychron specifies that the Q1 supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
The Keychron Q1 has a programmable knob that Keychron says can be assigned through VIA to commands such as zoom, volume, or brush-size control. The Galaxy70 also has a metal multi-function knob for volume, media, and more.
Yes, both list south-facing RGB lighting. Both also carry a compatibility caution: shine-through legends may stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps may clip the LED.
The Galaxy70 is listed at 1790g, while the Keychron Q1 is listed at 1825g. Both have aluminum cases and are relatively hefty compared with portable, lightweight keyboards.
The Galaxy70 vendor description lists PORON sandwich foam, an IXPE switch pad, a PET acoustic pad, EPDM switch foam, and a PET bottom pad. It also describes a gasket mount and flex-cut PP plate.
The Q1 metadata lists aluminum, steel, and polycarbonate plate options, while the vendor description specifies a steel plate for the assembled version. The vendor page describes OSA-profile ABS shine-through keycaps.
The Galaxy70 listing specifies Mac/Win support. Its vendor description also identifies Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and USB-C wired connectivity.
Yes, the Q1 listing specifies Mac/Win support, and Keychron describes configurable keymaps for macOS and Windows. Its vendor page lists a wired Type-C connection.
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