Compare Keychron Q1 vs Pulsar Xboard MS Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q1 and Pulsar Xboard MS 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	4.9 stars (42 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2022 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 75% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW layout standard Provides dedicated media keys Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Includes screw-in stabilizers Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 1825 g Sized at 22 x 145 x 328 mm Made with a Aluminum case Features ABS, PBT keycaps	Released in 2025 Available in a 80% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate Made with a ABS case Features PBT keycaps
Score	Scores Performance: 72.3 Build Quality: 89.2 Productivity: 97.4 Customizability: 99.8 Portability: 65.8	Scores Performance: 85.2 Build Quality: 63.7 Productivity: 84.4 Customizability: 70.1 Portability: 61.4
Name	Name Keychron Q1	Name Pulsar Xboard MS
Release year	Release year 2022	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 80%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW	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 8000 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 Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS, PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 22 x 145 x 328 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 1825g	Weight -