Keychron Q11 Ultra vs LemoKey P1 HESplit or HE
Get the Keychron Q11 Ultra for its split halves and 8000 Hz polling, or the LemoKey P1 HE for Hall Effect switches, adjustable actuation, and Rapid Trigger.
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4.6 (12)4.6 · 12 reviews
from$239at MK
5.0 (1)5.0 · 1 reviews
from$169at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q11 Ultra
polling rate
- Split halves can be positioned independently.
- 8000 Hz polling is listed for wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- Supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX switch swaps.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $200.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches support adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm.
- Rapid Trigger and four-action dynamic keystrokes add configurable input behavior.
- QMK and VIA support are listed.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES. The other board is sold in those layouts.
- No numpad.
Choose the Q11 Ultra for independently positioned split halves, its 8000 Hz polling rate, and support for standard 3-pin or 5-pin MX switch swaps. Choose the P1 HE for Hall Effect adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, dynamic keystrokes, and QMK or VIA support. If you need ISO-UK, ISO-FR, or ISO-ES, the Q11 Ultra is the option with those layouts listed.
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 Q11 Ultra
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Ergonomics
Split
Standard
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
- Keychron Q11 Ultra
- Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
- Performance
- 8794
- Build quality
- 7488
- Productivity
- 9097
- Customizability
- 7796
- Portability
- 9081
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Knob
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The P1 HE is the clearer choice for gaming and programming if magnetic-switch adjustments and its QMK or VIA support fit your needs. The Q11 Ultra suits buyers who prioritize a split layout or want the broader selection of regional layouts listed for it. Travel is a close call: the P1 HE weighs less, while both boards support wireless connections and have substantial metal construction. For content creation, the Q11 Ultra's split positioning and vendor-listed macro keys offer a different kind of workspace flexibility.
Pick the Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
- Hall Effect magnetic switches support adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm.
- Rapid Trigger and four-action dynamic keystrokes provide gaming-focused input options.
- The Q11 Ultra lists 8000 Hz polling, while the P1 HE lists 1000 Hz in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron Q11 Ultra
12 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.”
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
1 owner reviews
“As a survivor with 4800 hours on chernarus i need this keyboard, getting this asap. DayZ was a second life investment of time and im not regretful. The opportunities it allows are countless, ive learned how to read some russian by the map where i now know…”
Keychron Q11 Ultra vs LemoKey P1 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 29 specs differ
Keychron Q11 Ultra
Keychron LemoKey P1 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 Q11 Ultra
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
- Go to Input Gear
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron Q11 Ultra vs LemoKey P1 HE: your questions
The P1 HE is the more gaming-focused option, with Hall Effect switches, adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and dynamic keystrokes. The Q11 Ultra instead lists an 8000 Hz polling rate for wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
The Q11 Ultra uses Keychron Silk POM mechanical switches and supports hot-swapping 3-pin or 5-pin MX switches. The P1 HE uses Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic switches and its hot-swap sockets are limited to magnetic switches.
Yes, Rapid Trigger is listed for the P1 HE. Its vendor description also specifies adjustable actuation and dynamic key behavior based on travel distance.
No, the P1 HE's hot-swap sockets are for Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic switches, and standard MX switches will not fit. The Q11 Ultra supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX switch swaps.
The Q11 Ultra has a split design, and its vendor description says the two halves can be placed independently. The P1 HE is listed as a normal, 75% layout.
The Q11 Ultra metadata lists 8000 Hz, and its vendor description specifies that rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes. The P1 HE lists 1000 Hz in wired and 2.4 GHz modes, and 125 Hz in Bluetooth mode.
Yes, both keyboards list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, as well as wired use. Their vendor descriptions specify Bluetooth 5.3 for the Q11 Ultra and Bluetooth 5.2 for the P1 HE.
QMK and VIA support are listed for the P1 HE. The Q11 Ultra vendor description instead identifies ZMK firmware and Keychron Launcher.
The Q11 Ultra lists ISO-UK, ISO-FR, and ISO-ES among its layout options. Those layouts are not listed for the P1 HE.
The P1 HE's north-facing LEDs may interfere with Cherry-profile keycaps, according to its compatibility guidance. The Q11 Ultra has south-facing LEDs, for which some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The P1 HE is listed at 1630 g, compared with 1724 g for the Q11 Ultra. Both have metal or aluminum construction.
The Q11 Ultra's hot-swap support covers 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches. The P1 HE also supports hot-swapping, but only with compatible magnetic switches.
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