Keychron Q1 Ultra vs Q11 UltraSplit or 75%?
Choose the Q11 Ultra for adjustable split positioning, or the Q1 Ultra for a conventional 75% layout and substantially longer stated battery life.
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5.0 (6)5.0 · 6 reviews
from$229at MK
3.4 (17)3.4 · 17 reviews
from$239at MK
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q1 Ultra
Build quality in the top 35% of 75% boards under $300.
- 75% layout with a conventional, single-board form.
- Listed battery life is up to 660 hours with the backlight off.
- Supports ISO-IT and ISO-PT layouts, unlike the Q11 Ultra.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-UK, ISO-CH. The other board is sold in those layouts.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron Q11 Ultra
- Split design allows the two halves to be placed apart or together.
- Supports ISO-UK and ISO-CH layouts, unavailable on the Q1 Ultra.
- Vendor lists programmable multimedia controls and macro keys M1–M5.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-IT, ISO-PT. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Choose the Q1 Ultra if you want a conventional 75% board, need ISO-IT or ISO-PT, or value its longer stated battery life. Choose the Q11 Ultra if you specifically want a split keyboard with independently positionable halves or need ISO-UK or ISO-CH. Both list the same 8000 Hz polling rate and hot-swap support, so those features do not settle the choice.
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 Ultra
Keychron Q11 Ultra
Ergonomics
Standard
Split
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-PT, JIS
ANSI, ISO, ISO-CH, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-UK, JIS
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
Dimensions
32 x 328 x 145 mm
32 x 345 x 134 mm
Typing angle
5°
3°, 5°
- Keychron Q1 Ultra
- Keychron Q11 Ultra
- Performance
- 8986
- Build quality
- 7474
- Productivity
- 9090
- Customizability
- 7776
- Portability
- 8390
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Max polling rate: 8,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q11 Ultra is the more distinct office and content-creation option if split positioning fits your desk and working style. The Q1 Ultra is more practical for travel between workspaces on the listed dimensions and battery claims, though both weigh the same. Gaming and modding are close because their listed polling, connectivity, mounting, and switch customization are similar. For programming, the decision comes down mainly to choosing a conventional or split layout.
It's a tie
- Both list an 8000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover for wired and wireless use.
- Both offer 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired connectivity.
- The Q1 Ultra lists up to 660 hours of battery life, while the Q11 Ultra lists up to 160 hours.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron Q1 Ultra
6 owner reviews
“An exceptional keyboard in every respect. The sound, the feel of the keys, and the performance are all of the highest quality.”
Keychron Q11 Ultra
17 owner reviews
“Really its 4.5 because of the headaches i had trying to setup the wireless dongle. Fixed by redownloading the firmware, and could finally pair with the dongle.”
“I'm motivated to write this review because after 2 weeks of usage, I'm beginning to notice occasional tripups where I try to type something and the keyboard lags out and repeats keys, like "I want to bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbuy a dishwasher". Yes, I've already…”
Keychron Q1 Ultra vs Q11 Ultra specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
4 of 25 specs differ
Keychron Q1 Ultra
Keychron Q11 Ultra
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
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron Q1 Ultra
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-PT
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron Q11 Ultra
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Keychron Q1 Ultra vs Q11 Ultra: your questions
The Q1 Ultra is a conventional 75% keyboard, while the Q11 Ultra has a split design that lets you place its halves apart or together. The Q11 Ultra also lists ISO-UK and ISO-CH layouts, while the Q1 Ultra lists ISO-IT and ISO-PT.
Yes. Keychron describes the Q11 Ultra as a split-body keyboard whose halves can be positioned separately or joined into a standard 75% layout. Its listed dimensions are 345 mm wide by 134 mm deep.
The Q1 Ultra lists up to 660 hours with the backlight off, while the Q11 Ultra lists up to 160 hours with 8K polling over 2.4 GHz and the backlight off. These are the stated maximums under different conditions, so compare the usage conditions as well as the headline figures.
Both list an 8000 Hz polling rate over wired and 2.4 GHz connections. Their vendor specifications list 125 Hz over Bluetooth.
Yes, both product listings identify hot-swappable switches. Keychron says both support 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.
Both list Mac/Windows support, and Keychron's vendor descriptions also identify macOS and Windows compatibility. The vendor descriptions additionally list Linux support for both models.
The Q1 Ultra lists ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-PT, JIS, and ANSI. The Q11 Ultra lists ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-UK, ISO-CH, JIS, and ANSI.
Both use south-facing RGB LEDs, and their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LEDs.
The Q1 Ultra is listed at 328 mm wide, compared with 345 mm for the Q11 Ultra. Both list a weight of 1724 g.
Keychron says both use ZMK firmware and the Launcher web app for key remapping and macros. The Q11 Ultra description also calls out programmable multimedia controls and M1–M5 macro keys.
Both list south-facing RGB lighting. Keychron describes per-key RGB and mixed lighting zones for both models.
The Q11 Ultra is the relevant option if you want to separate the two halves and position them to suit your desk setup. The Q1 Ultra is a conventional 75% board and does not offer that split placement.
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