Keychron Q1 Pro vs Yunzii AL80ISO Layout or LCD
Choose the Keychron Q1 Pro for ISO layout availability and more switch choices, or the Yunzii AL80 for its LCD and larger battery.
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from$109at Yunzii
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q1 Pro
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- Available in ANSI and several ISO layout variants.
- Offers linear, tactile, and clicky switch options.
- Listed with a polycarbonate plate and gasket mount.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Yunzii AL80
Battery
Build quality in the top 20% of 75% boards under $150.
- Customizable LCD can show time, GIFs, photos, battery status, and connection mode.
- 6000mAh battery, larger than the Q1 Pro's listed 4000mAh capacity.
- Listed weight is 1438.5g, less than the Q1 Pro's 1825g.
- 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.
Choose the Keychron Q1 Pro if ISO availability, switch-type choice, or a barebones build matters most. Choose the Yunzii AL80 if you would rather have a customizable LCD, a larger battery, and a lower listed weight. Both offer a 75% aluminum gasket-mounted design with hot-swap support, QMK/VIA, and a knob.
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 Pro
Yunzii AL80
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
4,000 mAh
6,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Display
None
LCD
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Keychron Q1 Pro
- Yunzii AL80
- Performance
- 8270
- Build quality
- 9079
- Productivity
- 9793
- Customizability
- 9891
- Portability
- 8292
- Layout size: 75%
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Knob
- QMK
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q1 Pro has an edge for buyers who need ISO layout options or want a barebones build and more switch-type choices. The AL80 is the more travel-oriented option based on its lower listed weight and larger battery. Gaming is a close match on listed polling rate and connectivity, with different switch choices and the AL80's LCD shaping the preference. For content creation, the AL80's configurable display is a useful differentiator, while both offer a programmable knob.
It's a tie
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, N-key rollover, and 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired connectivity.
- The Q1 Pro offers linear, tactile, and clicky switch choices, while the AL80 comes with linear switches.
- The AL80 adds a customizable LCD that can display GIFs and photos.
Keychron Q1 Pro vs Yunzii AL80 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 27 specs differ
Keychron Q1 Pro
Yunzii AL80
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 Pro
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Yunzii AL80
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron Q1 Pro vs Yunzii AL80: your questions
The Q1 Pro is listed with ANSI and multiple ISO variants, including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, and ISO-SW. The AL80 is listed as ANSI only.
The Yunzii AL80 has a customizable LCD. Its product description says the screen can display time, GIFs, photos, battery status, and connection mode.
The AL80 is listed with a 6000mAh battery, while the Q1 Pro is listed with a 4000mAh battery. The Q1 Pro vendor description also gives battery-life estimates, which vary with backlight use.
Yes, both are listed as hot-swappable. The vendor descriptions say the Q1 Pro supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches, and the AL80 supports 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
Both keyboards list QMK and VIA support. The Q1 Pro vendor description also describes using Keychron Launcher for key remapping and macros.
The AL80 is listed at 1438.5g, while the Q1 Pro is listed at 1825g. On listed weight alone, the AL80 is the lighter choice.
The Q1 Pro is listed with linear, tactile, and clicky switch types. The AL80 is listed with linear switches, including YUNZII Cocoa Cream V2 and Gateron Zero options in its product description.
Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, N-key rollover, and wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connectivity. The Q1 Pro offers more listed switch types, while the AL80 adds an LCD that can show GIFs and photos.
Yes, both list knob support. The Q1 Pro vendor description says its knob can be customized for commands such as zoom, volume, and brush size, while the AL80 description says its knob can be programmed.
The AL80 product description lists double-shot PBT Cherry profile keycaps. The Q1 Pro vendor description lists KSA double-shot PBT keycaps for its fully assembled version.
Both keyboards are listed with south-facing RGB LEDs. Their compatibility notes caution that shine-through legends stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The Q1 Pro is listed as available as a DIY kit or barebones configuration, and its vendor description says the barebones version does not include keycaps and switches. The AL80 is listed as pre-built.
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