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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K2 QMK V3 and Keychron Q1 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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Keychron K2 QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (ISO Layout) - Version 3
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Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1

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4.9 (42)
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ANSI layout standard
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Uses a PCB Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White RGB lighting
  • Released in 2022
  • Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, JIS layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only, connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 1825 g
  • Sized at 22 x 145 x 328 mm
  • Features ABS, PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 80.7
  • Build Quality: 77.6
  • Productivity: 82.1
  • Customizability: 90.4
  • Portability: 82.6
Scores
  • Performance: 72
  • Build Quality: 89.5
  • Productivity: 97.7
  • Customizability: 99.8
  • Portability: 62.9
Name
Keychron K2 QMK V3
Name
Keychron Q1
Release year
2025
Release year
2022
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW, JIS
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
Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Wired, Wired only,
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
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
PCB Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, White
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
ABS, PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
22 x 145 x 328 mm
Weight
-
Weight
1825g
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