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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q1 HE and Keychron Q3 HE 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.

100
Keychron Q1 HE QMK Wireless Custom Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
98
Keychron Q3 HE QMK Wireless Custom Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
97
Keychron Q6 HE QMK Wireless Custom Keyboard ISO Layout Collection
4.0 (34)
5.0 (18)
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  • Released in 2023
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-DE, ANSI, JIS layout standard
  • Weighs about 4000 g
  • Sized at 23 x 145 x 328 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Features PBT, ABS, keycaps
  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Weighs about 1775 g
  • Sized at 23 x 137 x 365 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ANSI layout standard
  • Supports Wired, Wired only, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 2268 g
  • Sized at 31 x 446 x 137 mm
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
Scores
  • Performance: 100
  • Build Quality: 90
  • Productivity: 96.9
  • Customizability: 99.5
  • Portability: 81.1
Scores
  • Performance: 99.9
  • Build Quality: 88.2
  • Productivity: 96.7
  • Customizability: 99.5
  • Portability: 77.9
Scores
  • Performance: 99.7
  • Build Quality: 87.9
  • Productivity: 96.6
  • Customizability: 96.3
  • Portability: 55.6
Name
Keychron Q1 HE
Name
Keychron Q3 HE
Name
Keychron Q6 HE
Release year
2023
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Switch Options
Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-DE, ANSI, JIS
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO, ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
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
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only
Connection
Wired, Wired only, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Polling Rate
8000 Hz;1000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
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
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum, Metal
Case Material
Aluminum, Metal
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS,
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Dimensions
23 x 145 x 328 mm
Dimensions
23 x 137 x 365 mm
Dimensions
31 x 446 x 137 mm
Weight
4000g
Weight
1775g
Weight
2268g
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