Keychron Q1 HE vs Lemokey P3 HE75% vs 80%
Get the Q1 HE for its 75% layout, LED screen, and listed 8000 Hz polling option; choose the P3 HE for its 80% layout, Analog Mode, and Last Key Priority.
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5.0 (20)5.0 · 20 reviews
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from$169at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q1 HE
75%
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $200.
- LED screen for at-a-glance keyboard information.
- Multiple listed layout standards, including ISO variants and JIS.
- Vendor-listed DIY kit/barebones option and a maximum polling-rate option of 8000 Hz.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron Lemokey P3 HE
80%
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $200.
- Analog Mode provides variable key inputs for compatible games.
- Last Key Priority and Snap Click offer additional control over simultaneous key presses.
- North-facing RGB with an available shine-through keycap option.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Choose the Q1 HE for its LED screen, broad layout selection, DIY kit option, and listed 8000 Hz polling option. Choose the P3 HE for its 80% ANSI layout, lower listed weight, Analog Mode, and Last Key Priority. Both use magnetic switches, so neither is a fit if you need standard MX switch compatibility.
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 Lemokey P3 HE
Layout size
75%
80%
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Mount style
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount
Gasket Mount
Display
LED
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
4,000 g
1,910 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Keychron Q1 HE
- Keychron Lemokey P3 HE
- Performance
- 10094
- Build quality
- 9186
- Productivity
- 9798
- Customizability
- 10091
- Portability
- 8176
- Hall effect (magnetic)
- Rapid trigger
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Case material: Aluminum
What will you mostly use it for?
Gaming is a close choice: the Q1 HE lists a higher maximum polling option, while the P3 HE brings additional input modes aimed at gaming. The Q1 HE has the edge for office, programming, and content creation based on its screen and broader layout options. For travel, the P3 HE is lighter by the listed weights, though both are substantial aluminum keyboards. Modding favors the Q1 HE for its barebones option and vendor-described assembly flexibility.
It's a tie
- The Q1 HE lists polling rates up to 8000 Hz, while the P3 HE lists 1000 Hz.
- The P3 HE adds Analog Mode and Last Key Priority for game inputs.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron Q1 HE
20 owner reviews
“Love this keyboard. Wooting was my first choice but they don’t have wireless and with this version having TMR sensors and Wireless capability it’s my new Keyboard for work.”
Keychron Lemokey P3 HE
2 owner reviews
“Typing feel incredible. My first HE/magnetic switch keyboard and I am completely satisfied. The board itself is heavy and solid. Love the LED lighting. One week in and I'm hooked.”
Keychron Q1 HE vs Lemokey P3 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 29 specs differ
Keychron Q1 HE
Keychron Lemokey P3 HE
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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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron Q1 HE
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
- Go to Input Gear
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron Lemokey P3 HE
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron Q1 HE vs Lemokey P3 HE: your questions
The Q1 HE is a 75% keyboard with an LED screen and multiple listed layouts, including ISO variants. The P3 HE is an 80% ANSI keyboard with Analog Mode and Last Key Priority.
The Q1 HE lists polling rates up to 8000 Hz, while the P3 HE lists 1000 Hz. The P3 HE adds Analog Mode, Last Key Priority, and Snap Click, so the choice depends on which gaming features matter to you.
Yes, the Q1 HE lists an LED screen. The P3 HE is listed without a screen.
Yes, the P3 HE vendor description says Analog Mode enables variable inputs based on how far a key is pressed. The Q1 HE description does not list Analog Mode.
No, both keyboards are specified for magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit. Their vendor descriptions also limit compatible switches to specific magnetic switch families.
Yes, the Q1 HE lists several ISO layout standards, including ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-DE, and others. The P3 HE is ANSI only and does not offer ISO layouts.
No, the P3 HE is listed as ANSI only. If you need an ISO layout, the Q1 HE lists multiple ISO variants.
The P3 HE has a listed weight of 1910 g, while the Q1 HE metadata lists 4000 g. Both have aluminum cases, so neither is a lightweight travel board by these listed weights.
Yes, both list Rapid Trigger. The P3 HE also lists Analog Mode, Last Key Priority, and Snap Click, while the Q1 HE lists polling rates up to 8000 Hz.
The Q1 HE lists QMK and VIA support, and its vendor description describes remapping, macros, and shortcuts through QMK and Keychron Launcher. The P3 HE lists QMK and VIA support too, and its vendor description describes key remapping and macros through the Lemokey web app.
Neither keyboard has a numpad, according to their compatibility details. The Q1 HE is 75% and the P3 HE is 80%.
The P3 HE is offered in a shine-through assembled version, according to its vendor listing. Its north-facing LEDs can interfere with Cherry-profile keycaps, while the Q1 HE’s south-facing LEDs may leave shine-through legends dark.
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