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.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"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 (5)
"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 (5)
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.
Questions (5)
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?
Duckeebs Analysis
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.
Project Specs
- Name
- Keychron Q1 (IC)
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- Gateron G Pro
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 75%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI/ISO
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- Black, White, Grey, Blue, Navy Blue, Yellow
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- ABS
- Dimensions
- 145mm x 327.5mm x 21.6mm
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- Yes
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- No
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- Yes
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- Yes