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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Keychron C1 vs MK LowKey70

What actually differs

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.

Keychron C1

MK LowKey70

  • Layout size

    80%

    75%

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Low profile

    No

    Yes

  • Case material

    ABS, Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Mount style

    Tray Mount

    Plate Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron C1
  • MK LowKey70
Performance
66
64
Build quality
63
67
Productivity
77
76
Customizability
76
74
Portability
59
83

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
See every spec side by side

From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Keychron C1

4.8

180 owner reviews

Praise
“This is my first mechanical keyboard. It is a fantastic keyboard and a fantastic typing experience. It seems extremely well built as well. Highly recommended.”
Eric S.Verified buyer· via Keychron

MK LowKey70

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Keychron C1 vs MK LowKey70 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

8 of 21 specs differ

Keychron C1

MK LowKey70

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Tray Mount
Plate Mount

Low profile

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

Wired only
2,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Plastic
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Aluminum

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Weight

685 g
—

Dimensions

27 x 130 x 357 mm
—

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2020
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Keychron C13 stores
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    Visit
  • KeychronHK

    Out of stock
    $39Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    Out of stock
    $80Visit
MK LowKey702 stores
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $45Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$45Visit

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