Keychron Q1 V1 vs Leobog Hi75
Choose the Keychron Q1 V1 for ISO layouts and deeper firmware customization, or the Leobog Hi75 for an ANSI-only kit with included foam layers.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q1 V1
QMK
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $100.
- Supports ANSI, ISO and JIS layout standards.
- Offers QMK and VIA support, with Keychron describing key remapping and macro customization.
- Hot-swappable PCB supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches, according to Keychron.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Leobog Hi75
Build quality in the top 30% of 75% boards under $100.
- Aluminum case with a gasket mount and a polypropylene plate.
- Vendor lists case, plate and IXPE foam layers.
- Hot-swappable design, knob support and screw-in stabilizers are listed.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Choose the Keychron Q1 V1 if ISO layout availability or QMK and VIA customization is central to your setup. The Leobog Hi75 is worth considering if ANSI suits you and you want its vendor-listed case, plate and IXPE foams in a barebone kit. Both are wired aluminum 75% boards, but the Q1 V1 offers broader layout and firmware options.
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 Q1 V1
Leobog Hi75
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Weight
1,700 g
2,000 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Keychron Q1 V1
- Leobog Hi75
- Performance
- 7261
- Build quality
- 9074
- Productivity
- 9880
- Customizability
- 9978
- Portability
- 6359
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Knob
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q1 V1 takes the lead in the listed use cases, especially where layout choice, remapping or knob assignments matter. Gaming is a narrower distinction because both boards list wired connectivity and the same polling rate, while the Q1 V1 offers more switch types. Neither keyboard is especially travel-oriented based on its wired connection and listed weight. The Hi75 remains a straightforward ANSI kit option with several foam layers specified by its vendor.
Pick the Keychron Q1 V1
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and wired-only connectivity.
- The Q1 V1 offers linear, tactile and clicky switch options, while the Hi75 is listed with linear switches.
Keychron Q1 V1 vs Leobog Hi75 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 26 specs differ
Keychron Q1 V1
Leobog Hi75
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron Q1 V1
Keychron
ISO
In stockShips to you
Leobog Hi75
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron Q1 V1 vs Leobog Hi75: your questions
The Q1 V1 supports ANSI, ISO and JIS layouts and lists QMK and VIA support. The Hi75 is ANSI-only and is described as a barebone keyboard kit.
Yes, its listed layout standards include ISO as well as ANSI and JIS. Keychron describes UK and German ISO versions in its product listing.
No, the Hi75 is listed as ANSI-only. Its compatibility rules say ISO variants such as ISO-DE and UK are not offered.
The Keychron Q1 V1 lists QMK and VIA support. Keychron describes using these tools for key remapping, macros and knob assignments.
Both are listed as wired-only keyboards. Their listed connection is USB-C.
The Q1 V1 is listed with linear, tactile and clicky switch types, while the Hi75 is listed with linear switches. Both support hot-swapping.
The Q1 V1 is listed with an aluminum plate. The Hi75 has a polypropylene plate, also described as PP by its vendor.
The Hi75 vendor lists case, plate and IXPE foams. Its description presents the board as a barebone kit.
Both keyboards have south-facing RGB, and their compatibility rules warn that shine-through legends stay dark. The rules also note that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Keychron describes the Q1 V1 knob as programmable through VIA. Example assignments include volume, zoom, brush size and selecting video clips or photos.
The Q1 V1 is listed at 1700 g, while the Hi75 is listed at 2000 g. Both are wired-only keyboards.
The Q1 V1 explicitly lists Mac/Windows support, and Keychron describes a system toggle and additional Mac and Windows keycaps. The Hi75 listing does not specify operating-system support.
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