Evoworks Evo75 vs Keychron Lemokey L1
Choose the Evo75 for its larger battery and included carrying case, or the Lemokey L1 for ISO layouts, a programmable roller, and extra media controls.
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4.9 (58)4.9 · 58 reviews
from$169at MK
No reviews
from$194at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Evoworks Evo75
Battery
Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $200.
- 8000mAh battery, compared with the Lemokey L1's 4000mAh.
- Vendor-listed carrying case, keyboard pouch, accessory bag, and 2.4 GHz receiver.
- CNC 6063 aluminum case with a ball-catch quick-release design for toolless disassembly.
- 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 Lemokey L1
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $200.
- ANSI and multiple ISO layout variants are offered.
- Programmable roller and multi-media keys provide dedicated controls.
- Double-gasket mount, two layers of sound-dampening foam, and a PC plate.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Pick the Evoworks Evo75 if a larger battery and included carrying case are priorities, and ANSI is the layout you need. Choose the Keychron Lemokey L1 if you want ISO options, a programmable roller, multi-media keys, or its stated broader MX-style switch support. Both provide aluminum construction, wireless and wired connectivity, hot-swap support, and QMK/VIA.
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.
Evoworks Evo75
Keychron Lemokey L1
Battery
8,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Mount style
PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Knob
No
Yes
Weight
2,000 g
1,887 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Layout standard
ANSI
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
- Evoworks Evo75
- Keychron Lemokey L1
- Performance
- 8082
- Build quality
- 8290
- Productivity
- 8898
- Customizability
- 9199
- Portability
- 9282
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- QMK
What will you mostly use it for?
The Lemokey L1 takes the edge for gaming, office work, programming, modding, and content creation, mainly through its roller, media controls, ISO choices, and stated switch support. The Evo75 is the more travel-oriented option in this matchup because of its larger battery and included case and pouch. Both offer substantial customization through hot-swap support and QMK/VIA. Choose based on whether mobility or expanded layout and physical controls matter more.
Pick the Keychron Lemokey L1
- The Lemokey L1 has a 1000 Hz polling rate in 2.4 GHz mode, matching the Evo75's listed 1000 Hz rate for that mode.
- Keychron describes the L1's average 2.4 GHz latency as less than 2 ms.
- The L1 adds a programmable roller that is preset for volume adjustment.
Evoworks Evo75 vs Keychron Lemokey L1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 27 specs differ
Evoworks Evo75
Keychron Lemokey L1
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.
Evoworks Evo75
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron Lemokey L1
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
MK
ISO
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
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Evoworks Evo75 vs Keychron Lemokey L1: your questions
The Evoworks Evo75 has an 8000mAh battery, while the Keychron Lemokey L1 has a 4000mAh battery. Keychron lists up to 200 hours for the L1 with Bluetooth and the backlight off.
No. The Evo75 is listed as ANSI-only, with no ISO-DE, UK, or other ISO variants. The Lemokey L1 is offered in ANSI and several ISO layouts.
Yes, the Lemokey L1 has a programmable roller in the upper-left corner. Keychron says it is preset for volume adjustment and can be customized to another key or macro.
Yes, both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. Keychron specifies that the L1 supports most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.
Both keyboards list QMK and VIA support. Keychron notes that VIA may require importing the appropriate ANSI or ISO keymap JSON file before the L1 is recognized.
The Evo75 is listed with an 8000mAh battery and its vendor description includes a carrying case and keyboard pouch. It weighs 2000g, compared with about 1887g for the fully assembled Lemokey L1.
Both product listings include Mac and Windows support. Vendor descriptions also list Linux compatibility for each keyboard.
The Lemokey L1's double-shot PBT keycaps are explicitly described as non-shine-through, and its south-facing RGB is intended to illuminate from the typist's perspective with those caps. The Evo75 has south-facing LEDs, which its compatibility notes say leave shine-through legends dark.
The Lemokey L1 includes a programmable roller and multi-media keys. The Evo75 listing does not include those controls among its extra features.
The Evo75 is listed with FR4, polycarbonate, and plastic plate materials, and its vendor description names FR4 and polypropylene plate options. The Lemokey L1 has a PC plate and gasket mount, with Keychron describing a double-gasket design.
Yes, both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The Evo75 vendor description specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes, while Keychron lists 1000 Hz for those same L1 modes.
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