Compare Keychron C1 vs V7 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron C1 and Keychron V7 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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Rating	4.8 stars (180 reviews)	5.0 stars (2 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2020 Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear switch options Available in a 80% layout Provides dedicated media keys 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	Released in 2022 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 70% layout Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Includes screw-in stabilizers Weighs about 845 g Sized at 20 x 117 x 342 mm Made with a Plastic, ABS case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 64.3 Build Quality: 62.4 Productivity: 77.6 Customizability: 77 Portability: 58.4	Scores Performance: 64 Build Quality: 82.9 Productivity: 88.5 Customizability: 96.2 Portability: 66.4
Name	Name Keychron C1	Name Keychron V7
Release year	Release year 2020	Release year 2022
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 70%
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 Wired, Wired only	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	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 Tray Mount	Mount Style Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS, Plastic	Case Material Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 27 x 130 x 357 mm	Dimensions 20 x 117 x 342 mm
Weight	Weight 685g	Weight 845g