Compare GDK Lab DK1 vs Keychron C1 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the GDK Lab DK1 and Keychron C1 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2025 Has built-in sound dampening Made with a Copper case Offers No RGB lighting	Released in 2020 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Connects via USB-C Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 685 g Sized at 27 x 130 x 357 mm Made with a ABS, Plastic case Features ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 52.1 Build Quality: 68.2 Productivity: 70.4 Customizability: 48.1 Portability: 54.8	Scores Performance: 65.9 Build Quality: 63.7 Productivity: 77.7 Customizability: 77 Portability: 58.4
Name	Name GDK Lab DK1	Name Keychron C1
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2020
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%, 87%	Layout Size 80%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Copper	Case Material ABS, Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 27 x 130 x 357 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 685g