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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q12 HE and Keychron V1 Ultra and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Keychron Q12 HE QMK Wireless Custom Keyboard
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Keychron V1 Ultra 8K Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout Collection

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4.0 (2)
5.0 (1)
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Southpaw ergonomics
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 2201 g
  • Sized at 31 x 409 x 145 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 770 g
  • Sized at 29 x 329 x 149 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, ABS case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 93
  • Build Quality: 84.2
  • Productivity: 96.9
  • Customizability: 91.3
  • Portability: 55.9
Scores
  • Performance: 91.1
  • Build Quality: 84
  • Productivity: 97.8
  • Customizability: 95.3
  • Portability: 80
Name
Keychron Q12 HE
Name
Keychron V1 Ultra
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Southpaw
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
31 x 409 x 145 mm
Dimensions
29 x 329 x 149 mm
Weight
2201g
Weight
770g
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