Keychron LemoKey P1 HE vs P1 HE
Choose the LemoKey P1 HE for its higher customizability and modding potential, or the standard P1 HE for slightly better gaming performance and a DayZ special edition.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $200.
- Higher customizability score (97.4/100) including a barebones DIY kit option.
- Lighter weight at 1630g, improving portability.
- Supports both north-facing and south-facing RGB for greater keycap compatibility.
- 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.
Get the
Keychron P1 HE
Build quality in the top 10% of 75% boards under $200.
- Slightly higher gaming performance score (93.5/100) for competitive play.
- Available in a unique DayZ Special Edition with themed keycaps, knob, and stickers.
- Heavier weight at 1800g may feel more sturdy on a desk.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
If your priority is modding and maximum flexibility, choose the LemoKey P1 HE for its higher customizability and barebones option. If you are a dedicated gamer or a DayZ fan, the standard P1 HE offers a marginally better gaming performance score and a unique special edition. Both keyboards are excellent, but your choice will come down to whether you value modding potential or a themed gaming aesthetic.
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 LemoKey P1 HE
Keychron P1 HE
Weight
1,630 g
1,800 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE
ANSI
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
Backlight
RGB, south-facing
RGB, north-facing
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
Dimensions
32 x 140 x 322 mm
32 x 322 x 140 mm
- Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
- Keychron P1 HE
- Performance
- 9394
- Build quality
- 8886
- Productivity
- 9798
- Customizability
- 9692
- Portability
- 8283
- Layout size: 75%
- Hall effect (magnetic)
- Rapid trigger
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
What will you mostly use it for?
For pure gaming, the standard P1 HE takes a slight edge due to a marginally higher performance score and the exclusive DayZ themed design. The LemoKey P1 HE is the better choice for office use and travel, thanks to its lighter weight and more versatile RGB options. Modders will prefer the LemoKey for its higher customizability score and barebones option. For programming and content creation, the two keyboards are essentially tied, as they share identical layout, remapping firmware, and productivity-focused features.
Pick the Keychron P1 HE
- The standard P1 HE has a higher performance score (93.5/100) compared to the LemoKey (93.4/100).
- Both offer 1000 Hz polling rate, Rapid Trigger, and adjustable actuation.
- The standard P1 HE is available in a DayZ Special Edition with themed keycaps and knob.
- Both support Dynamic Keystrokes (4-in-1 actions) and Analog Mode.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
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 P1 HE
2 owner reviews
“The keyboard is awsome and well built , but after using it for one day the space bar will not work now , therefore I cannot jump or anything I do not know what to do next”
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE vs P1 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
4 of 28 specs differ
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
Keychron 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
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 LemoKey P1 HE
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron P1 HE
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron LemoKey P1 HE vs P1 HE: your questions
The core specs are nearly identical: both are 75% gasket-mounted keyboards with Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, 1000 Hz polling, and a 4000mAh battery. The LemoKey P1 HE is lighter (1630g vs 1800g) and has a higher customizability score, supporting both north and south-facing RGB. The standard P1 HE has a slightly higher gaming performance score and is available in a DayZ Special Edition.
The standard Keychron P1 HE has a slightly higher performance score, making it the marginally better choice for gaming. However, both keyboards offer the same gaming-focused features: 1000 Hz polling, Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm, and Dynamic Keystrokes for 4-in-1 actions.
Yes, both the Keychron LemoKey P1 HE and the standard P1 HE support QMK and VIA firmware. This allows you to remap every key and knob function. Note that VIA code is still awaiting GitHub approval, so you need to download a JSON file to use it, according to their descriptions.
The Keychron LemoKey P1 HE is lighter, weighing 1630g, compared to the standard P1 HE at 1800g. Both keyboards have a 4000mAh battery and support Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, making them similarly suitable for travel, but the LemoKey has a slight weight advantage.
Yes, both keyboards are hot-swappable, but they are only compatible with Gateron double-rail magnetic switches. According to the descriptions, they do not support other magnetic switches like the Gateron Magnetic Jade or KS-20 series.
The LemoKey P1 HE uses double-shot PBT keycaps in a Cherry profile. The standard P1 HE comes with dye-sub PBT keycaps, also in a Cherry profile. Both are durable and oil-resistant, but the double-shot process generally offers longer-lasting legends on the LemoKey model.
No, neither the Keychron LemoKey P1 HE nor the standard Keychron P1 HE includes a screen. This is confirmed by the metadata which lists 'Screen: No' for both products.
The LemoKey P1 HE is better for modding due to its higher customizability score and the availability of a barebones DIY kit. It also supports both north-facing and south-facing RGB, giving you more options when choosing custom keycaps.
Both the Keychron LemoKey P1 HE and the standard P1 HE have a 1000 Hz polling rate in both 2.4 GHz wireless and wired modes. In Bluetooth mode, the polling rate drops to 125 Hz, as stated in the specifications.
Yes, both keyboards support Mac and Windows systems. They come with extra keycaps for macOS, and the Lemokey Launcher or Keychron Launcher web app is compatible with all operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Both the LemoKey P1 HE and the standard P1 HE have a 4000mAh rechargeable battery. With the backlight off, the wireless working time is up to 100 hours. The charging time is around 5 hours via the USB-C port.
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