Keychron Q1 HE vs Yunzii RT80Aluminum or 8K
Choose the Keychron Q1 HE for its aluminum case, broader layout options, and QMK support, or the Yunzii RT80 for its lighter build and explicitly stated 8K polling rate.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q1 HE
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $200.
- Aluminum case with gasket mount and aluminum or polycarbonate plate options listed.
- QMK and VIA support, plus a DIY kit/barebones option.
- Hot-swap support, Rapid Trigger, and Hall Effect switches.
- 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
Yunzii RT80
Battery
Build quality in the top 40% of 80% boards under $150.
- Listed weight of 940 g and a 5000 mAh battery.
- Tri-mode connectivity through Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C.
- Hot-swap support; the vendor describes compatibility with 3-pin or 5-pin Hall Effect switches.
- 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 ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Choose the Keychron Q1 HE if you want an aluminum case, QMK and VIA support, or an ISO layout option. Choose the Yunzii RT80 if lower listed weight, a larger battery, and its vendor-stated 8K wired polling are higher priorities. Both are magnetic-switch keyboards, so neither accepts standard MX switches.
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
Yunzii RT80
Layout size
75%
80%
Battery
4,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum
Plastic
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Magnetic, Tactile
Clicky, Magnetic
Mount style
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount
Gasket Mount
- Keychron Q1 HE
- Yunzii RT80
- Performance
- 10098
- Build quality
- 9061
- Productivity
- 9777
- Customizability
- 9862
- Portability
- 8177
- Hall effect (magnetic)
- Rapid trigger
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 8,000 Hz
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q1 HE has an advantage for office work, programming, and content creation, where its aluminum case, layout choices, and additional remapping features stand out. Gaming is close: both offer magnetic switches and Rapid Trigger, and both have 8000 Hz listed in their metadata, though the Q1 HE vendor description specifies 1000 Hz. The RT80 is the more travel-oriented choice based on its lower listed weight and larger battery. For modding, the Q1 HE has more listed firmware and kit options, while the RT80 vendor describes compatibility with additional Hall Effect switch types.
It's a tie
- Both list Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger, and N-key rollover.
- The RT80 lists 8000 Hz polling, while the Q1 HE metadata lists both 1000 Hz and 8000 Hz.
- The Q1 HE vendor description specifies adjustable actuation and four-action Dynamic Keystrokes.
Keychron Q1 HE vs Yunzii RT80 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 29 specs differ
Keychron Q1 HE
Yunzii RT80
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
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron Q1 HE
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
In stockDoes not ship to you
Yunzii RT80
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron Q1 HE vs Yunzii RT80: your questions
The metadata lists 8000 Hz for both keyboards, but the vendor description specifies 1000 Hz for the Q1 HE and 8000 Hz wired for the RT80. The RT80 vendor lists 1K polling for Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz.
Yes. The Q1 HE metadata lists several ISO variants, along with ANSI and JIS. The RT80 is listed as ANSI-only and does not offer ISO layouts.
No. Both keyboards have magnetic-only switch sockets, and standard MX switches will not fit. The Q1 HE vendor further specifies Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, while the RT80 vendor describes support for 3-pin or 5-pin Hall Effect switches.
The RT80 is listed at 940 g, while the Q1 HE metadata lists 4000 g. That makes the RT80 the lighter option according to their listed specifications.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The Q1 HE vendor says Bluetooth can connect to three devices, while the RT80 vendor says it can connect to up to five.
The RT80 has a listed 5000 mAh battery, compared with 4000 mAh for the Q1 HE. The Q1 HE vendor describes up to 100 hours of wireless use with backlighting off.
The Q1 HE metadata lists both QMK and VIA support, and the vendor describes QMK firmware and Keychron Launcher for remapping and macros. The RT80 vendor describes web customization for features including macros, key reassignment, and RGB lighting.
The Q1 HE is the compatible choice for ISO layouts, with several regional ISO variants listed. The RT80 is ANSI-only and does not offer ISO-DE, UK, or other ISO variants.
Neither has a numpad, according to each keyboard's compatibility rules. The Q1 HE is listed as 75%, and the RT80 is listed as 80%.
Both list hot-swap support, but their magnetic sockets do not accept standard MX switches. Keychron specifies Gateron double-rail magnetic switch compatibility for the Q1 HE, while the RT80 vendor describes compatibility with 3-pin or 5-pin Hall Effect switches.
Both use south-facing LEDs, and their compatibility rules warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps can also clip the LED on either keyboard.
The Q1 HE has an aluminum case, while the RT80 has a plastic case. Both list a gasket mount.
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