Keychron LemoKey P1 HE vs Vortex Hellcat
Get the Lemokey P1 HE for adjustable magnetic actuation, Rapid Trigger, and wireless use, or the Vortex Hellcat for a 65% DIY build with an acrylic case, FR4 plate, and included carrying case.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $200.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches with adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- Tri-mode connectivity with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired modes.
- Aluminum case and plate, plus a programmable knob and macro column.
- 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.
- No numpad.
Get the
Vortex Hellcat
Build quality in the top 25% of 65% boards under $150.
- Frosted acrylic CNC case and FR4 mounting plate.
- Includes a carrying case and a DSA dye-sub PBT keycap set.
- Supports QMK, VIA, and VIAL.
- 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.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Choose the Lemokey P1 HE for magnetic adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, wireless modes, and a 75% layout with a knob and macro column. Choose the Vortex Hellcat for a smaller 65% DIY build, with its frosted acrylic case, FR4 plate, included keycaps, and carrying case. The Hellcat's kit requires assembly and separate switches, while the P1 HE is the more complete choice for buyers seeking magnetic gaming features.
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
Vortex Hellcat
Layout size
75%
65%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Case material
Aluminum, Metal
Acrylic, Plastic
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Tray Mount
- Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
- Vortex Hellcat
- Performance
- 9354
- Build quality
- 8877
- Productivity
- 9769
- Customizability
- 9685
- Portability
- 8170
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The P1 HE is the clear fit for gaming, office use, programming, and content workflows that can benefit from magnetic switch features, its function row, or wireless connections. The Hellcat takes the travel and modding picks, chiefly for its smaller layout, included carrying case, and DIY configuration. The Hellcat is a kit rather than a prebuilt board, so factor assembly and sourcing switches into the build. Both boards offer RGB lighting and hot-swap support, but their switch systems and layouts differ substantially.
Pick the Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
- Hall Effect magnetic switches offer adjustable actuation from 0.2 to 3.8 mm.
- Rapid Trigger and dynamic keystrokes support responsive key behavior.
- The 2.4 GHz and wired modes have a 1000 Hz polling rate.
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE vs Vortex Hellcat specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 29 specs differ
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE
Vortex Hellcat
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
VIAL
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 LemoKey P1 HE
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ISO-DE
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ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Vortex Hellcat
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron LemoKey P1 HE vs Vortex Hellcat: your questions
The Lemokey P1 HE is more gaming-focused, with Hall Effect switches, adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and dynamic keystrokes. It also offers a 1000 Hz polling rate in 2.4 GHz and wired modes.
Yes, the P1 HE includes Rapid Trigger. Its vendor description also says keys can activate and deactivate based on travel distance.
No, the P1 HE is compatible exclusively with Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic switches. Standard MX switches will not fit.
No, the Hellcat vendor listing says the kit does not include switches. It requires assembly, and its included items include a PCB kit, case, FR4 plate, and keycap set.
The Lemokey P1 HE uses a 75% layout, while the Vortex Hellcat uses a 65% layout. The Hellcat lacks a function row and numpad, while the P1 HE compatibility notes identify no numpad.
Yes, the P1 HE supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connections. Its product specifications list Bluetooth polling at 125 Hz and 1000 Hz for wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
No, the Hellcat is listed with an ANSI layout and does not offer ISO variants such as ISO-DE or UK. The P1 HE product metadata lists ANSI, ISO, and ISO-DE layouts.
The P1 HE offers magnetic switch actuation adjustments, Rapid Trigger, and four actions assignable to a key by press depth. The Hellcat is a DIY kit with QMK, VIA, and VIAL support, and its switches must be sourced separately.
The P1 HE has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility notes warn that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Check keycap clearance before choosing that profile.
Both boards' compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark with south-facing LEDs. The P1 HE also has a north-facing LED note about Cherry-profile keycap interference.
The Hellcat's 65% layout is more compact, and its vendor listing includes a carrying case. The P1 HE is a 75% board and weighs 1630 g in the product metadata.
Yes, the P1 HE has a programmable knob and a macro column. Its vendor description says the knob can be assigned functions such as volume or screen brightness.
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