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Keychron Q1
The Keychron Q1 mechanical keyboard offers a full aluminum body, gasket mount design, and hot-swappable PCBs for a superior typing experience. Available in several colors, it supports VIA out of the box and features options like a rotary encoder and brass weight. Pre-orders start in July 2021.
211 replies
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19 Jun 2021
Community Sentiment
120 votes
Positive33%
Neutral29%
Negative38%
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Sentiment Analysis
120
Total Votes
20
Feedback Items
33%
29%
38%
Positive (33%)
Neutral (29%)
Negative (38%)
Positive Feedback
- Excited about the board's features and design.
- Looking forward to reviews and sound tests.
- The price point is appealing for an entry-level keyboard.
- The rotary encoder option is well-received.
- Great to have VIA support from day one.
Negative Feedback
- Concerns about QC based on past Keychron experiences.
- Skepticism about actual implementation of community feedback before production.
- Criticism of the design's similarity to other boards, suggesting it's a cash grab.
- Discontent with the badge design and its placement on the board.
- Doubts about the pre-compressed gaskets affecting the typing feel.
Suggestions
- Add more color options, including a polycarbonate plate.
- Consider a barebones version for hobbyists.
- Align the arrow keys with the bottom row for aesthetics.
- Make sure to include popular stabilizer brands for compatibility.
- Include the option for a no-foam configuration.
Common Questions
- Will there be additional layout options
- Is there any chance for wireless capability?
- What are the specifics of the switches being used?
- Will other key size configurations be available in the future?
- What is the reasoning behind the design choices?
🤖 AI Summary
The thread has a diverse set of comments with equal interest and criticism. Community engagement is significant, but mixed feelings about product readiness affect interest level.
Interest Check Info
Project Specs
31
Specs Listed
Name
Keychron Q1 (IC)Release year
2021Switch Options
Gateron G ProProfile
Layout Size
75%Layout Standard
ANSI/ISOLayout Ergonomics
Connection
Polling Rate
Battery capacity
Mount Style
Gasket MountCase Colors
Black, White, Grey, Blue, Navy Blue, YellowCase Material
AluminumKeycaps Material
ABSDimensions
145mm x 327.5mm x 21.6mmWeight
Hot Swappable
trueKnob Support
trueDisplay Support
falseMac/Win Support
trueMulti-Media Keys
falseUSB-C
USB passthrough
falseHall Effect Support
falseQMK Support
trueVIA Support
trueN-Key Rollover
falseRapid Trigger
falseScrew-in Stabilizers
trueSound Dampening
trueBacklight
true