Keychron Q1 HE vs Q1 Max vs Q1 Pro
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 HE
Keychron Q1 Max
Keychron Q1 Pro
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
No
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
No
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired, 2.4 GHz
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Magnetic, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Keychron Q1 HE
- Keychron Q1 Max
- Keychron Q1 Pro
- Performance
- 1008282
- Build quality
- 908989
- Productivity
- 979798
- Customizability
- 989898
- Portability
- 818182
- Layout size: 75%
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Case material: Aluminum
- Knob
- QMK
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron Q1 HE
20 owner reviews
“Neither big legs nor small legs. No legs at all 🤣 For me, this is not what I've expected from keychron, because every keyboard has legs.”
“I love this thing. I wish there were these changes: Cable mode was switch in position closest to the outer edge of keyboard. Extra usb-c which is another port, I'd like to plug my 2fa device in there. Sort out why the programmer doesn't work under arch linux…”
Keychron Q1 Max
25 owner reviews
“As a software analyst who do a lot of coding, emailing and editing this is the one. Why would I build one when there is one ready that is better than what I could build?”
“This product is a downgrade relative to the previous version. I deeply regret not unpacking it and testing it out in the return period: (1) The keyboard is much louder -- on the Pro, keypresses were basically silent with the right switches; now, they are very…”
Keychron Q1 Pro
15 owner reviews
“The Q1 Pro is the second keyboard I bought from Keychron. The basic materials are very good and she looks amazing. The only thing that is not perfect is the sound. I think she will be perfect with a simple adaption of foam and lubed switches. But the Q1 is…”
Keychron Q1 HE vs Q1 Max vs Q1 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 29 specs differ
Keychron Q1 HE
Keychron Q1 Max
Keychron Q1 Pro
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
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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