Keychron V1 vs Lemokey X4
Choose the V1 for broader layout support and its programmable knob, or the X4 for a gasket mount and lower listed weight.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron V1
polling rate
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $50.
- Supports ANSI, ISO, and JIS layout standards, with several named ISO variants listed.
- Includes a programmable knob, multimedia keys, and support for QMK and VIA.
- Hot-swappable sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches, according to Keychron.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Keychron Lemokey X4
Build quality in the top 10% of 75% boards under $50.
- Gasket mount and PC plate are listed in the product specifications.
- At 712 g listed, it weighs less than the V1.
- Offers hot-swappable switches, QMK, N-key rollover, and a knob.
- 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.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Pick the Keychron V1 if you need ISO or JIS options, want VIA support, or expect to use its programmable knob for work and creative controls. Choose the Lemokey X4 if a gasket mount, red backlighting, and lower listed weight matter more. Both are wired 75% boards with hot-swappable switches and QMK support.
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 V1
Keychron Lemokey X4
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Gasket Mount
Weight
995 g
712 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, JIS
ANSI
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
- Keychron V1
- Keychron Lemokey X4
- Performance
- 9275
- Build quality
- 8982
- Productivity
- 9896
- Customizability
- 9883
- Portability
- 6565
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: ABS, Plastic
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Knob
What will you mostly use it for?
The X4 has the edge for gaming-oriented construction and is the lighter option, while both share wired connectivity, 1000 Hz polling, and N-key rollover. The V1 is more versatile for office layouts and has the stronger documented customization set, including VIA support and a programmable knob. For programming, both offer QMK and web-based remapping, with the V1 adding VIA. Content creators who want a physical control for custom commands have a clearer fit in the V1.
Pick the Keychron Lemokey X4
- Both keyboards list 1000 Hz polling and N-key rollover.
- The X4 combines a gasket mount with a PC plate, a construction Keychron presents for gaming and work.
- The X4 offers red backlighting with more than 14 listed lighting modes.
Keychron V1 vs Lemokey X4 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 26 specs differ
Keychron V1
Keychron Lemokey X4
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
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 V1
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron Lemokey X4
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron V1 vs Lemokey X4: your questions
The V1 supports ANSI, ISO, and JIS layouts and includes VIA support, while the X4 lists ANSI and QMK support. The X4 has a gasket mount and a lower listed weight.
The Lemokey X4 is listed with a gasket mount and a PC plate. The V1 vendor specifications describe a tray mount, although its metadata also lists multiple mount styles.
The Lemokey X4 is listed at 712 g, while the Keychron V1 is listed at 995 g. Both are wired 75% keyboards.
Yes, both list hot-swappable switches. Keychron specifies that the V1 supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches.
The V1 lists both QMK and VIA support. The X4 lists QMK and the Lemokey Launcher web app, but not VIA.
The X4 supports QMK and the Lemokey Launcher web app for key remapping and macros. Its listed ANSI 75% layout includes a knob.
Keychron describes the V1 knob as programmable for key or macro commands, including controls for zoom, brush size, and volume. The X4 lists a knob, but its product description does not detail programmable knob functions.
Both are listed with a 1000 Hz polling rate. Both also list N-key rollover.
The X4 specifications list red backlighting, with north-facing or south-facing LEDs depending on the version. Keychron describes more than 14 red backlight modes.
The Keychron V1 lists ANSI, ISO, and JIS standards, including several named ISO variants. The Lemokey X4 lists ANSI.
No wireless connection is listed for either keyboard. Both are specified as wired-only and use USB-C connectivity.
The X4 is listed with shine-through double-shot ABS keycaps or side-printed shine-through double-shot PBT keycaps, depending on the version. The V1's fully assembled version is described with double-shot PBT keycaps.
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