Evoworks Evo80 vs Keychron Q1 HETKL vs magnetic
Choose the Keychron Q1 HE for magnetic-switch gaming features and broader layouts, or the Evoworks Evo80 for a TKL layout and larger stated battery capacity.
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4.9 · 58 reviews
from$169at Divinikey
4.8 · 20 reviews
from$160at Input Gear
Which one should you get?
Get the
Evoworks Evo80
TKL
Build quality in the top 15% of 80% boards under $200.
- 80% ANSI TKL layout with no numpad.
- 8000mAh battery and Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and USB-C wired connectivity.
- CNC aluminum case with ball-catch design and magnetic connectors, according to the vendor.
- 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.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron Q1 HE
magnetic
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $200.
- Magnetic switches support adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and four-action Dynamic Keystrokes.
- 75% layout with ANSI, multiple ISO variants, and JIS options listed.
- Aluminum case, gasket mount, and aluminum plate listed in the product specifications.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Pick the Keychron Q1 HE if adjustable magnetic-switch behavior, Rapid Trigger, and broader layout choices are central to your setup. Choose the Evoworks Evo80 if you prefer an 80% TKL layout, want its larger stated battery, or value the vendor-listed carrying case and spare build parts. Check the Q1 HE's magnetic-switch restriction before buying replacement 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.
Evoworks Evo80
Keychron Q1 HE
Layout size
80%
75%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Battery
8,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Max polling rate
1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
- Evoworks Evo80
- Keychron Q1 HE
- Performance
- 78100
- Build quality
- 8090
- Productivity
- 8397
- Customizability
- 8298
- Portability
- 8781
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q1 HE is the clear fit when gaming controls, multiple layout options, or a knob matter most. The Evo80 has the edge for buyers who want a TKL arrangement, a larger stated battery, or the vendor-listed carrying case and included build components. Office preferences depend on whether the extra TKL keys or the Q1 HE's smaller layout and knob are more useful. Both provide three connection modes and VIA support, but switch replacement is more constrained on the Q1 HE.
Pick the Keychron Q1 HE
- The Q1 HE has magnetic switches with adjustable actuation points from 0.2 to 3.8 mm.
- Rapid Trigger and four-action Dynamic Keystrokes are explicitly listed for the Q1 HE.
- Both list 1000 Hz polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Evoworks Evo80
58 owner reviews
“This is a great keyboard! It looks amazing, and it sounds incredible. I made it my main work keyboard so I could experience typing on it as much as possible.”
“I should have looked in the VIA supported keyboards list. The marketing said VIA compatible, but it's not "supported". You have to manually import a bare-bones JSON file that lacks tons of features that other VIA keyboards have. This keyboard is nicely built…”
Keychron Q1 HE
20 owner reviews
“Neither big legs nor small legs. No legs at all 🤣 For me, this is not what I've expected from keychron, because every keyboard has legs.”
“I love this thing. I wish there were these changes: Cable mode was switch in position closest to the outer edge of keyboard. Extra usb-c which is another port, I'd like to plug my 2fa device in there. Sort out why the programmer doesn't work under arch linux…”
Evoworks Evo80 vs Keychron Q1 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 29 specs differ
Evoworks Evo80
Keychron Q1 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
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 Evo80
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron Q1 HE
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Evoworks Evo80 vs Keychron Q1 HE: your questions
The Q1 HE is the stronger match for gaming features because its magnetic switches support adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and Dynamic Keystrokes. Both keyboards list 1000 Hz polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
The Evo80 uses an 80% ANSI TKL layout, while the Q1 HE uses a 75% layout. The Q1 HE listing includes ANSI, several ISO variants, and JIS, while the Evo80 is listed as ANSI only.
No. The Q1 HE uses magnetic switches, and its hot-swap support is restricted to compatible magnetic switches rather than standard MX switches. Keychron's product description further specifies compatibility with its Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switch.
Yes. Keychron lists adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm for the Q1 HE's magnetic switches. The keyboard also supports Rapid Trigger and four-action Dynamic Keystrokes.
Yes. The Evo80 supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired USB-C connection. Its vendor description also lists a 2.4 GHz dongle in the assembled package.
The Evo80 is listed with an 8000mAh battery, while the Q1 HE has a 4000mAh battery. The Q1 HE vendor description states up to 100 hours with backlighting off, but no comparable runtime is specified for the Evo80.
Yes. Its listed layout options include ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, and ISO-DE, alongside ANSI and JIS. The Evo80 is listed as ANSI only.
Both keyboards list VIA support. The Q1 HE also lists QMK support, while the Evo80 vendor description specifically identifies VIA programmability.
The compatibility notes warn that south-facing LEDs may leave shine-through legends dark on both models. The Q1 HE vendor description calls its OSA PBT keycaps non-shine-through, while the Evo80 is listed with PBT keycaps.
Both list hot-swap support and VIA. The Evo80 vendor package description names spare leaf springs, gaskets, screws, and case silicone dampeners, while Q1 HE switch swaps are restricted to compatible magnetic switches.
The Evo80 vendor description lists a carrying case in the assembled keyboard package. The Q1 HE's listed included items are the PCB, case, aluminum plate, keycaps, and adjustable-actuation magnetic switches for the fully assembled version.
Neither keyboard has a numpad, according to their compatibility details. The Evo80 is an 80% TKL board, and the Q1 HE is a 75% board.
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