Keychron Q1 Max vs Lemokey P1 Pro
Choose the Q1 Max for QMK/VIA customization, a knob, and wider layout choices, while the P1 Pro is a simpler option with a slightly lower listed weight.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q1 Max
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $200.
- QMK and VIA support, with Keychron’s Launcher web app described for remapping, macros, and shortcuts.
- Knob support, multimedia keys, and a 75% layout.
- 4000 mAh battery, with Keychron listing up to 180 hours with backlighting off.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
- Aluminum case, gasket mount, polycarbonate plate, and PBT keycaps.
- Hot-swap support for MX-style switches, with the vendor specifying 3-pin and 5-pin compatibility.
- Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity, with a listed 1000 Hz polling rate.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-CH. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Choose the Keychron Q1 Max if you want QMK/VIA, a knob, multimedia keys, or a wider choice of regional layouts. The Lemokey P1 Pro retains hot-swap support and wireless connectivity in a slightly lighter listed build, so consider it if those core features are enough and its ISO-DE or ISO layout suits you.
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 Max
Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
1,724 g
1,650 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 Max
- Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
- Performance
- 8258
- Build quality
- 8976
- Productivity
- 9766
- Customizability
- 9862
- Portability
- 8151
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Sound dampening
- Plate material: Polycarbonate
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q1 Max leads in the categories where its added controls and customization options matter, particularly programming, modding, and content creation. It also has the edge for office use and gaming based on its listed controls, remapping support, and N-key rollover. Travel is closer: the P1 Pro weighs less, while the Q1 Max specifies battery capacity. Both share wireless connectivity and a broadly similar core construction.
Pick the Keychron Q1 Max
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
- The Q1 Max additionally lists N-key rollover for wired and wireless use.
- The Q1 Max vendor describes 1000 Hz polling in 2.4 GHz and wired modes.
Keychron Q1 Max vs Lemokey P1 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 27 specs differ
Keychron Q1 Max
Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
Switch options
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 Max
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-CH
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-CH
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO-DE.
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Keychron Q1 Max vs Lemokey P1 Pro: your questions
The Q1 Max lists QMK and VIA support, a knob, multimedia keys, and more regional layouts. The P1 Pro shares wireless connectivity and hot-swap support but has fewer listed features.
Yes, QMK and VIA support are listed for the Q1 Max. Keychron also describes its Launcher web app for customizing keymaps and macros.
QMK support is not listed in the P1 Pro specifications here. Its listed features include hot-swap support, RGB lighting, and wired, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Lemokey P1 Pro is listed at 1650 g, while the Q1 Max is listed at 1724 g. Both have aluminum cases.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as a wired connection. Keychron specifies Bluetooth connectivity with up to three devices for the Q1 Max.
Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and 2.4 GHz connectivity. The Q1 Max also explicitly lists N-key rollover for wireless and wired use.
Yes, both list hot-swap support. Keychron specifies that the Q1 Max accepts 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches, and the P1 Pro vendor description gives the same pin compatibility.
The Q1 Max listing includes ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-CH, and JIS. The P1 Pro lists ISO-DE and ISO, and its compatibility rules exclude ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, and ISO-CH.
The P1 Pro vendor describes its double-shot PBT keycaps, but does not say they are shine-through. The Q1 Max is listed with non-shine-through KSA keycaps, and Keychron describes a separate OSA side-printed shine-through option.
Yes, both list south-facing RGB LEDs. Their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The Q1 Max lists a 4000 mAh battery. Keychron states up to 180 hours with the backlight off, while the P1 Pro metadata does not specify a battery capacity.
Knob support is listed for the Q1 Max, and Keychron’s product description identifies a fully assembled knob option. The P1 Pro specifications do not list a knob.
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