Keychron Q2 vs Lemokey P1Wired 65% or Wireless 75%
Choose the Keychron Q2 if you want a compact wired 65% board for a clean desk, or the Lemokey P1 if you need wireless flexibility and a full function row in a 75% layout.
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4.8 (241)4.8 · 241 reviews
from$59at Keychron
5.0 (10)5.0 · 10 reviews
from$104at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q2
Build quality in the top 5% of 65% boards under $100.
- Double-gasket design with silicone pads between top and bottom case for reduced metal resonance
- Available in barebone kit for modders who want to supply their own switches and keycaps
- Steel plate provides a stiff, responsive typing feel
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
Keychron Lemokey P1
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- Wireless connectivity with Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4 GHz, and USB-C wired options
- 4000mAh battery supports up to 200 hours of use without backlight
- 75% layout with 81 keys includes a dedicated function row and navigation cluster
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
If you want the smallest possible footprint and are willing to stay wired, the Keychron Q2 delivers a refined double-gasket typing feel and extensive modding options. If you need wireless freedom, a function row, and longer battery life, the Lemokey P1 is the clear choice for gaming and office productivity. Both keyboards are well-built, but your decision should be guided by whether a 65% wired board or a 75% wireless board better fits your daily setup.
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 Q2
Keychron Lemokey P1
Layout size
65%
75%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Mount style
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount
Gasket Mount
Weight
1,645 g
1,650 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, JIS
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
- Keychron Q2
- Keychron Lemokey P1
- Performance
- 6681
- Build quality
- 9088
- Productivity
- 9597
- Customizability
- 9896
- Portability
- 7081
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Knob
- QMK
What will you mostly use it for?
The Lemokey P1 wins for gaming and office use thanks to its wireless low-latency options and extra function row, while travel users benefit from its battery life and portability. The Keychron Q2 takes the modding category with its double-gasket structure and steel plate options. For programming and content creation, both keyboards are tied because they share the same QMK/VIA programmability and knob features, making either suitable for custom workflows.
Pick the Keychron Lemokey P1
- Supports 2.4 GHz wireless with 1000 Hz polling and wired 1000 Hz polling for low latency
- Includes N-key rollover on both wireless and wired modes
- Uses exclusive Keychron Super switches with a 50-million-click lifespan
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron Q2
241 owner reviews
“The Q2 is waaaaay underrated. Tempest mod, lubed durock v2 stabs, tecsee PME or HPE housing long pole tactile switches and you have yourself a killer board.”
Keychron Lemokey P1
10 owner reviews
“Love the keyboard, i got the red switches, i also got a silicon palm rest, feels super nice, super high quality, super heavy. No complaints It looks great with any setup, my friends were shocked when they found out the price.”
Keychron Q2 vs Lemokey P1 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 27 specs differ
Keychron Q2
Keychron Lemokey P1
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 Q2
Input Gear
ISO-FR
In stockShips to you
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron Lemokey P1
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.
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Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.
Keychron Q2 vs Lemokey P1: your questions
The Lemokey P1 is the better choice for wireless gaming because it supports 2.4 GHz wireless with a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover. The Keychron Q2 is wired-only and cannot be used wirelessly.
Yes, the Keychron Q2 uses a Type-C cable connection and includes a Type-A to Type-C adapter in the box. The cable is detachable from the keyboard side.
Yes, the Lemokey P1 includes Mac and Windows keycaps and is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux. You can remap keys using the Lemokey Launcher web app on all three systems.
Yes, both keyboards support hot-swappable switch sockets that work with 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches. You can change switches without soldering on either board.
The 4000mAh battery lasts up to 200 hours with the backlight turned off, and up to 100 hours with RGB at the lowest brightness. Charging time is around five hours via USB-C.
The Keychron Q2 uses a double-gasket design with silicone pads between the top and bottom case to reduce metal resonance. The Lemokey P1 uses a combination of IXPE, PET, and absorbing foam for dampened sound. Both aim to reduce noise but through different approaches.
Yes, both keyboards support QMK firmware and VIA software for key remapping, macros, and custom shortcuts. The Q2 uses the Keychron Launcher web app, while the P1 uses the Lemokey Launcher web app for programming.
The Keychron Q2 comes with double-shot OSA-profile PBT keycaps. The Lemokey P1 comes with double-shot Cherry-profile PBT keycaps. Both are non-shine-through and include Mac and Windows keycaps.
Yes, the Keychron Q2 has a 65% layout while the Lemokey P1 has a 75% layout. The Q2 omits the function row and has fewer keys, making it more compact. The P1 has 81 keys and includes a function row and navigation cluster.
The Keychron Q2 explicitly supports third-party stabilizers including Cherry and Durock. The Lemokey P1 uses screw-in PCB stabilizers, but the manufacturer does not confirm compatibility with third-party stabilizers in the provided description.
The Keychron Q2 uses a steel plate, which provides a stiffer typing feel. The Lemokey P1 uses a polycarbonate (PC) plate, which offers more flex and a softer typing experience.
Both keyboards are heavy due to their full aluminum cases. The Keychron Q2 weighs 1645g and the Lemokey P1 fully assembled weighs 1650g. The P1 adds wireless capability but is not significantly lighter for travel.
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