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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Keychron K1 SE V5 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 K1 SE V5

MK LowKey70

  • Layout size

    80%

    75%

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Mount style

    Tray Mount

    Plate Mount

  • Layout standard

    ANSI, JIS

    ANSI

  • Keycaps

    ABS

    PBT

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron K1 SE V5
  • MK LowKey70
Performance
65
64
Build quality
68
67
Productivity
68
76
Customizability
71
74
Portability
74
83

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Battery: 2,000 mAh
  • Low profile
  • 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 K1 SE V5

4.8

166 owner reviews

Praise
“I got the optical banana switches, they feel very comfortable. Good job on the background lighting! Would give five stars if it came back from sleep a bit quicker...”
Karl F.Verified buyer· via Keychron

MK LowKey70

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Keychron K1 SE V5 vs MK LowKey70 specs

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

7 of 18 specs differ

Keychron K1 SE V5

MK LowKey70

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Tray Mount
Plate Mount

Low profile

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
75%

Layout standard

ANSI, JIS
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Battery

2,000 mAh
2,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Plastic
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Aluminum

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2021
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$59Visit
  • KeychronHK

    Out of stock
    $59Visit
MK LowKey702 stores
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $45Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$45Visit

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