Keychron Lemokey P1 vs Leobog Hi8SEISO and QMK or 8000mAh
Choose the Lemokey P1 for ISO options, QMK/VIA support, and linear, tactile, or clicky switch choices; choose the Hi8SE for its 8000mAh battery and multiple plate-material options.
KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
5.0 (10)5.0 · 10 reviews
from$104at Keychron
No reviews
from$120at ktechs
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Lemokey P1
QMK
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $150.
- QMK and VIA support, with vendor-described remapping for keys, the knob, and macros.
- ANSI and multiple ISO layout options, including UK, German, and Nordic variants.
- Linear, tactile, and clicky switch options, plus a barebone version.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Leobog Hi8SE
Battery
Build quality in the top 45% of 75% boards under $150.
- An 8000mAh battery.
- FR4, plastic, and polycarbonate plate materials are listed.
- 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.
Get the Lemokey P1 for its ISO layout choices, QMK/VIA support, and broader switch selection. Choose the Hi8SE if its 8000mAh battery or listed FR4 and plastic plate options matter more, but skip it if you need an ISO layout.
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
Leobog Hi8SE
Battery
4,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear
Weight
1,650 g
1,600 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Keychron Lemokey P1
- Leobog Hi8SE
- Performance
- 8177
- Build quality
- 8869
- Productivity
- 9784
- Customizability
- 9668
- Portability
- 8192
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Knob
What will you mostly use it for?
The P1 is the more feature-rich fit for gaming, office work, programming, modding, and workflows that benefit from configurable controls. Its ISO options, QMK/VIA support, and switch choices distinguish it in those categories. The Hi8SE takes the travel pick on battery capacity and a modest weight difference. Both are 75% wireless aluminum boards with a gasket mount, knob support, and hot-swappable switches.
Pick the Keychron Lemokey P1
- The P1 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate.
- Keychron describes its 2.4 GHz wireless and wired modes as operating at 1000 Hz.
- The P1 offers linear, tactile, and clicky switch options.
Keychron Lemokey P1 vs Leobog Hi8SE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 26 specs differ
Keychron Lemokey P1
Leobog Hi8SE
Switch options
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
Compare prices
Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.
Prices in USD are converted to your currency and can change at any time. KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron Lemokey P1
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Leobog Hi8SE
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron Lemokey P1 vs Leobog Hi8SE: your questions
The P1 is the stronger fit if you want its listed 1000 Hz polling rate and the choice of linear, tactile, or clicky switches. The Hi8SE listing does not specify a polling rate.
The Leobog Hi8SE has an 8000mAh battery, while the Lemokey P1 is listed with a 4000mAh battery. Battery capacity alone does not establish real-world runtime.
No, the Hi8SE is listed in ANSI only. The Lemokey P1 offers ANSI and several ISO variants, including UK, German, and Nordic options.
Yes, the P1 lists both QMK and VIA support. Keychron also describes remapping keys, the knob, and macros through its web app.
The P1 has QMK and VIA support, a barebone option, and linear, tactile, or clicky switch choices. The Hi8SE is hot-swappable and its vendor lists LEOBOG One software for keyboard configuration.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. Keychron says the P1 accepts most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.
The Hi8SE is listed at 1600g, and the P1 at 1650g. The difference is modest, and both have aluminum cases.
The P1 is listed with a polycarbonate plate. The Hi8SE lists FR4, plastic, and polycarbonate plate materials.
Both have south-facing LEDs, and their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LEDs.
The P1 is a good match if you want QMK/VIA support, vendor-described key and macro remapping, or an ISO layout. The Hi8SE offers a 75% ANSI layout and LEOBOG One configuration software.
Knob support is listed for both keyboards. The P1 vendor description specifically says its aluminum rotary encoder can be assigned key or macro commands.
The Hi8SE has the larger listed battery at 8000mAh, compared with 4000mAh for the P1. The listings do not provide directly comparable runtime figures.
Not sold on either?
Still torn?
Answer a few quick questions and the keyboard finder ranks 2,000+ boards by how you will actually use yours.