AULA F75 Ultra vs Keychron Q1 V1Wireless vs Metal
Choose the AULA F75 Ultra for wireless flexibility, or the Keychron Q1 V1 for an aluminum build and broader layout choices.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
AULA F75 Ultra
Wireless
Build quality in the top 35% of 75% boards under $100.
- Tri-mode connectivity includes Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired use.
- A 10,000mAh battery supports wireless operation.
- The PC plate, gasket mount, and five-layer sound system are designed for a softer, dampened typing sound.
- 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 V1
Metal
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $100.
- The aluminum case and plate give the Q1 V1 an all-metal construction.
- ANSI, ISO, and JIS layout options are listed.
- QMK and VIA support remapping and macros.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Pick the AULA F75 Ultra if you want Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz connectivity, a large battery, and a lighter board. Choose the Keychron Q1 V1 if an aluminum case, ISO or JIS availability, and QMK-based customization matter more than wireless use. Both support hot-swappable switches and VIA, so the deciding factor is primarily wireless portability versus layout and customization options.
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.
AULA F75 Ultra
Keychron Q1 V1
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Weight
1,100 g
1,700 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- AULA F75 Ultra
- Keychron Q1 V1
- Performance
- 8272
- Build quality
- 7290
- Productivity
- 8998
- Customizability
- 7899
- Portability
- 9163
- Layout size: 75%
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Knob
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The F75 Ultra takes the edge for travel and wireless gaming, with office use also favoring its cable-free options and vendor-described sound dampening. The Q1 V1 is the more flexible choice for programming and modding, especially for buyers who want QMK and a broader choice of layouts. Its programmable knob gives it an advantage for content-creation controls. Both boards share a 75% layout, gasket mount, hot-swap support, and 1000 Hz polling in wired mode.
Pick the AULA F75 Ultra
- The F75 Ultra supports wired and 2.4 GHz connections with 1000 Hz polling, as well as Bluetooth.
- Its 10,000mAh battery and 1,100g weight make it easier to move than the 1,700g wired-only Q1 V1.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
AULA F75 Ultra
3 owner reviews
“Keyboard sounds nice, works nice, the software is a bit of an issue to set up as there aren't any proper instructions but you just need the drivers and the VIA app.”
Keychron Q1 V1
734 owner reviews
“Although it is very pingy out of the box, with a few quick customisations it will sound amazing. Shipping isn’t that quick tho, with slow and outdated updates.”
AULA F75 Ultra vs Keychron Q1 V1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 27 specs differ
AULA F75 Ultra
Keychron Q1 V1
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.
AULA F75 Ultra
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron Q1 V1
Keychron
ISO
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AULA F75 Ultra vs Keychron Q1 V1: your questions
Yes. It supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C connections, and has a 10,000mAh battery.
No. The Q1 V1 is listed as wired-only, with Type-C wired connectivity.
The AULA F75 Ultra is listed at 1,100g, while the Keychron Q1 V1 is listed at 1,700g. That makes the AULA the lighter option between these two.
No. The F75 Ultra is listed as ANSI, and ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Yes. The Q1 V1 is listed with ANSI, ISO, and JIS layout options, and Keychron describes UK and German ISO collections.
Both are hot-swappable. The AULA vendor description specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, and Keychron specifies 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches for the Q1 V1.
Yes, both list VIA support. The Q1 V1 also lists QMK support, while the AULA vendor description describes VIA-based key and macro customization.
The Keychron Q1 V1 has an aluminum case, described by Keychron as CNC-machined aluminum. The AULA F75 Ultra is listed with an ABS case.
Both have south-facing RGB, and their compatibility notes say shine-through legends stay dark. The Q1 V1 vendor description also describes its included PBT keycaps as non-shine-through.
The Q1 V1 has a programmable knob that can be assigned to commands such as zoom, volume, brush size, or selecting video clips and photos. Both keyboards list knob support, but those specific workflow examples are described for the Q1 V1.
Its vendor description specifies a flex-cut PC plate, gasket mount, and five-layer sound-optimizing system with foam, silicone, and a PET pad. These features are described as reducing hollow echo and producing a softer, dampened typing sound.
Both are listed with 1000 Hz polling. The AULA vendor description specifies 1000 Hz in wired and 2.4 GHz modes, while the Q1 V1 is listed as wired-only.
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