Keychron K1 Pro vs S1Wireless or Metal
Get the K1 Pro for Bluetooth and multiple layout options, or the S1 for its full CNC aluminum body, steel plate, and 75% layout.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K1 Pro
Build quality in the top 15% of 80% boards under $100.
- Bluetooth connectivity alongside wired USB-C use.
- Listed layout choices include ISO variants, JIS, and ANSI.
- 580 g listed weight.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron S1
Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $100.
- Full CNC-machined aluminum body and steel plate.
- Keychron describes support for XDA and DSA keycaps as well as low-profile keycaps.
- 75% layout.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Choose the K1 Pro for Bluetooth, a lighter listed weight, and its broader layout selection, including ISO variants. Choose the S1 for its full CNC aluminum body, steel plate, and Keychron-described XDA and DSA keycap support. Both list QMK, VIA, hot-swappable options, and 1000 Hz polling, so those features alone do not distinguish them.
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 K1 Pro
Keychron S1
Layout size
80%
75%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
Aluminum
Mount style
Tray Mount
Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Weight
580 g
960 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Keychron K1 Pro
- Keychron S1
- Performance
- 8182
- Build quality
- 8082
- Productivity
- 7980
- Customizability
- 8889
- Portability
- 7365
- Hot-swappable
- Low profile
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- QMK
- VIA
What will you mostly use it for?
The K1 Pro is the more flexible pick for wireless use, lighter carry, and buyers who need a non-ANSI layout. The S1 stands out for its CNC aluminum construction, steel plate, and support for additional keycap profiles described by Keychron. For gaming, the listed 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover are shared, so the choice rests more on wired-only versus wireless connectivity. Both offer QMK, VIA, and hot-swappable versions.
It's a tie
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover.
- The K1 Pro can connect over USB-C or Bluetooth, while the S1 is wired only.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron K1 Pro
5 owner reviews
“I realy like this keyboard. I feel is harder to make typos compared to the K3 v2. I decided to go with the K1 Pro instead of the K3 Pro and it's going to to take time to adjust to the new layout, but the feeling and shape of the keys is definitely better.”
Keychron S1
12 owner reviews
“Got it today, hands on my first mechanical keyboard and feels so good. And a lot of difference in day-to-day way of typing.”
Keychron K1 Pro vs S1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 25 specs differ
Keychron K1 Pro
Keychron S1
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron K1 Pro
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron S1
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K1 Pro vs S1: your questions
Yes. Its listed connectivity includes Bluetooth, wireless, and wired USB-C use. Keychron's product description says it can connect wirelessly to up to three devices.
No, the S1 is listed as wired only. Its vendor specifications identify Type-C as its connection.
The K1 Pro is an 80% keyboard and lists ANSI, JIS, and several ISO layouts. The S1 is 75% and is listed as ANSI only.
Neither keyboard has a numpad, according to their compatibility details. The K1 Pro is 80%, while the S1 is 75%.
No, both are restricted to low-profile switches and keycaps, so standard MX keycaps will not fit. Keychron says the S1 also supports XDA and DSA keycaps.
Both have north-facing LEDs, and their compatibility details warn that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. For the S1, Keychron suggests low-profile or relatively thin XDA and DSA keycaps.
Both list hot-swappable support, and Keychron describes hot-swappable versions of each. The K1 Pro product description specifies compatibility with Gateron low-profile mechanical switches, while the S1 description says its sockets support Gateron low-profile mechanical switches.
The S1 has a full CNC-machined aluminum body and a steel plate, according to Keychron. The K1 Pro is listed with aluminum and plastic case materials, and its vendor description refers to an aluminum body.
Both list QMK and VIA support. Keychron describes remapping and customization features for both keyboards.
The K1 Pro is listed at 580 g, while the S1 is listed at 960 g. The K1 Pro also offers Bluetooth connectivity, while the S1 is wired only.
Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate. Keychron specifies that the K1 Pro reaches 1000 Hz in wired mode, and its vendor page lists a lower polling rate in wireless mode.
The S1 is listed as ANSI only, and its compatibility details exclude ISO layouts such as ISO-DE and UK. The K1 Pro lists several ISO layout options.
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