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Compare Keychron C0 HE vs C1 Pro Differences Side by Side

This comparison suits buyers deciding between a dedicated one-handed gaming keypad and a conventional TKL keyboard. The C0 HE pairs magnetic switches with an 8000 Hz polling rate and a built-in silicone palm rest, while the C1 Pro offers a much larger layout with PBT keycaps and QMK support. Both are wired, hot-swappable, and listed with 8000 Hz polling, so the main decision is their different layouts and switch systems. The C0 HE's magnetic switches are limited to Keychron's compatible magnetic switches, while the C1 Pro supports many 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.

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Keychron C0 HE One Handed Magnetic Switch Gaming Keyboard
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Keychron C1 Pro 8K QMK Wired Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection

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4.8 (10)
  • Released in 2026
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 40% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Weighs about 450 g
  • Sized at 39 x 149 x 245 mm
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Features ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Weighs about 830 g
  • Sized at 20 x 357 x 131 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, ABS case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 85.6
  • Build Quality: 58.1
  • Productivity: 59.8
  • Customizability: 61.7
  • Portability: 68.1
Scores
  • Performance: 90.9
  • Build Quality: 82.9
  • Productivity: 97.6
  • Customizability: 91.2
  • Portability: 57.3
Name
Keychron C0 HE
Name
Keychron C1 Pro
Release year
2026
Release year
2023
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
40%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Polling Rate
8000 Hz;1000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, North-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material
ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
39 x 149 x 245 mm
Dimensions
20 x 357 x 131 mm
Weight
450g
Weight
830g
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Pros and Trade-offs

Choose the C0 HE if you specifically want a compact gaming keypad with Hall Effect switches, adjustable actuation, and an integrated palm rest. Pick the C1 Pro if you need a conventional TKL layout, PBT keycaps, QMK customization, or broad MX-style switch compatibility. Both are wired and offer an 8000 Hz polling option, so those features do not settle the choice.

Keychron C0 HE

  • +One-handed 40% format with Hall Effect magnetic switches.
  • +8000 Hz polling rate and vendor-described adjustable actuation points through Keychron Launcher.
  • +Integrated silicone palm rest.
  • +Aluminum plate, sound dampening, and north-facing RGB lighting.
  • +Lightweight at 450 g.
  • −Its one-handed layout is specialized and does not provide the conventional TKL key set of the C1 Pro.
  • −Magnetic switch compatibility is limited to Keychron Ultra-fast Lime Magnetic Switches.
  • −Uses ABS keycaps rather than the C1 Pro's PBT keycaps.

Keychron C1 Pro

  • +80% TKL layout with ANSI and several ISO layout variants listed.
  • +QMK support and Keychron Launcher for key remapping and macros.
  • +Hot-swappable support for 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.
  • +PBT keycaps, with the vendor describing resistance to oil and fading legends.
  • +Sound-absorbing foam, bottom-case acoustic foam, EPDM foam, and a silicone bottom pad are listed by Keychron.
  • −At 830 g, it weighs more than the C0 HE.
  • −Its larger 80% TKL footprint is less compact than the C0 HE's one-handed design.
  • −The PBT keycaps are not shine-through, according to Keychron.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The C0 HE is the more focused pick for gaming with a compact one-handed format and magnetic actuation adjustment. The C1 Pro takes the broader office, programming, modding, and content-creation roles because it combines a TKL layout with QMK and wider mechanical-switch compatibility. The C0 HE is lighter and smaller, which favors carrying it, although both models require a wired connection. Both have an 8000 Hz polling option, so layout and switch type are more decisive than that shared headline spec.

GamingKeychron C0 HE
  • •The C0 HE is a one-handed magnetic gaming keypad, a form factor intended to leave more desk space for mouse movement.
  • •Its Hall Effect switches measure actuation depth, and the vendor lists adjustable actuation points through Keychron Launcher.
  • •Both keyboards are wired and listed with an 8000 Hz polling rate.
OfficeKeychron C1 Pro
  • •The C1 Pro's 80% TKL layout provides a conventional keyboard layout, unlike the C0 HE's 40% one-handed design.
  • •Its PBT keycaps are described by Keychron as oil-resistant and designed to resist fading legends.
  • •The C1 Pro has three vendor-listed adjustable typing angles.
ProgrammingKeychron C1 Pro
  • •The C1 Pro supports QMK and Keychron Launcher for remapping keys and setting macros.
  • •Its TKL layout provides substantially more keys than the C0 HE's compact one-handed format.
  • •The C1 Pro supports hot-swappable 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.
TravelKeychron C0 HE
  • •The C0 HE weighs 450 g, compared with 830 g for the C1 Pro.
  • •Its listed dimensions are 39 x 149 x 245 mm, making it considerably narrower than the C1 Pro.
  • •Both keyboards are wired, so neither offers wireless connectivity.
ModdingKeychron C1 Pro
  • •The C1 Pro supports hot-swappable 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches, including many common mechanical switch brands named by Keychron.
  • •QMK and Keychron Launcher support key remapping and macros.
  • •The C0 HE's magnetic switch compatibility is limited to Keychron Ultra-fast Lime Magnetic Switches.
Content CreationKeychron C1 Pro
  • •The C1 Pro's TKL layout provides a more complete set of keys for general typing and shortcut use than the C0 HE's one-handed design.
  • •QMK and Keychron Launcher allow key remapping and macro configuration.
  • •The C1 Pro uses PBT keycaps, while the C0 HE uses ABS keycaps.

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