Compare Hex Keyboards HEX 3C V2 vs Keychron Q1 V1 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Hex Keyboards HEX 3C V2 and Keychron Q1 V1 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 2022 Available in a 60% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Made with a Aluminum, Polycarbonate case Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 75% layout Built with the ISO, JIS, ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Connects via USB-C Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 1700 g Sized at 22 x 145 x 328 mm Made with a Aluminum case Features ABS, PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 52.1 Build Quality: 63.7 Productivity: 42.5 Customizability: 69.8 Portability: 66.3	Scores Performance: 72.7 Build Quality: 89.7 Productivity: 97.9 Customizability: 99.9 Portability: 64.8
Name	Name Hex Keyboards HEX 3C V2	Name Keychron Q1 V1
Release year	Release year 2022	Release year 2023
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 60%	Layout Size 75%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO, JIS, 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 Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum, Polycarbonate	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material ABS, PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 22 x 145 x 328 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 1700g