Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1

Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 1

S-A3

Regular price £134.00
/
3 in stock

Type
Color
Switches

The fully assembled version includes:

  • The keyboard PCB, the case, and the aluminum plate.
  • Double-shot ABS keycaps (included additional Mac & Windows keycaps).
  • Gateron Phantom switches.
  • A premium coiled Type-C cable.

The barebone version does not include the keycaps and switches.

Customer Reviews

Based on 14 reviews
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(10)
29%
(4)
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S
Spencer Short
Quality Control

Box looks like it was shot and abused and the contents showed some wear and damage.
Also I was given a rusty Allen key?

R
Roger Giralt Ferrandez

Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard

B
Ben W
Pretty damn good

Perfect in every way except for a slight pinging noise when typing. Can be fixed by adding extra foam or tape on the PCB underside.

C
Curtis
Great Keyboard

Beautifully heavy keyboard that stays put while typing. The keys feel great though a tad loud and mine are the brown. I guess this sort of level of audible feedback while typing is in demand. A bit excessive for me though.

J
James Jackson
Keychron Q1 Mint Green

This keyboard is the best thing I've ever typed on. Granted I haven't explored many keyboards over this price point but compared to pretty much all "gaming" branded keyboards I've owned this trumps them no questions asked. I was glad to see the back case was filled with thick foam compared to YouTube reviews (probably updated version) and even a daughter board for the USB-C port (again not seen in YouTube reviews). I replaced the foam in the back with a piece of kilmat car sound dampening foam, and covered the back of the PCB with masking tape. These mods only took half an hour or so but the difference is incredible! Feels creamy to type on and the sound has that distinctive 'thock' everyone aims for. I think one improvement would be to offer a pre-built ISO version as I have to adapt to an ANSI layout (not a big deal but would be nice to use UK layout). Overall a quality keyboard that feels so solid and weighty you could knock someone out with it; the typing experience is a dream and the colour of this mint green one looks incredible adding a little bit of 'pop' to my desk.

Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Keychron Q1

A fully customizable 75% layout mechanical keyboard packed with all premium features and unlimited possibilities.

Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard

The Keychron Q1 is an all-metal keyboard that allows customizable capabilities for every key switch, keycap, stabilizer, personal badge, and even the plate. It’s designed to fully personalize your experience and offer a more comfortable typing experience.

Customize Your Q1

Choose the keycaps, switches and more accessories for your Q1

The sculpting of a piece of art.

This keyboard is not just a tool, but a piece of art on your desk. The Q1 is created with a 6063 aluminum CNC machined body, polished, anodized and sandblasted finish, and twenty-four manufacturing processes.

Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard

You can assemble every part. 

To build a fully customizable keyboard, we designed every component to be able to assemble easily. Therefore, you can customize and adjust each component as you wish.

Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Switch layouts between
macOS & Windows.

Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, Keychron Q1 comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You will be able to save two different layouts in the keyboard, one for each system. 

Gasket-mounted design makes typing more flexible.

The gasket design provides the board with a nice, flexible typing feel and a satisfying typing sound. The Q1’s maximum flex is up to 2.5mm, which makes the board one of the most flexible out there. 

Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Program Q1 with
QMK & VIA.

With full QMK and VIA support, you can program and remap each key on the keyboard with ease. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, and more. 

Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard QMK VIA

VIA is a keyboard keymap programming software. Using VIA, you can define every key and even write MACROS for the key combinations you want on your Q1. VIA supports macOS, Windows & Linux. 

Hot-swappable.

The hot-swappable sockets are mounted on the PCB, so you can install or change the switches without soldering. The PCB supports both 3 pin and 5 pin MX mechanical switches.

South-facing RGB LED Lights.

The south-facing RGB is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle with the premium non-shine-through PBT keycaps installed. The south-facing RGB is also free from interference when the user installs OEM or Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on their keyboard.

Note: Some customers have reported some compatibility issues with MT3 and XDA profile keycaps on their Q1. A possible solution suggested by our customers is to slightly adjust the plate around. 

Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Gateron Phantom switches.

Keychron teamed up with Gateron to create the exclusive Phantom switches. They deliver near-perfect consistency and smoothness with each keypress. Phantom switches are pre-lubed from the factory, offer less wobbliness, while increasing the switch's stability.

Note: The phantom switches have phantom light effects that allow the RGB backlight to have the switches' own case color. The red will make the backlights have more of a red lava fire effect, the blue will allow the backlights to have a more of a mysterious blizzard-like effect , and the brown will make the backlights have a light coffee color effect.

Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard Gateron Phantom Switches
Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard Gateron Phantom Switches
Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard stabilizers

All new Gateron screw-in PCB stablizers.

The screw-in design increases stability and makes it easy for changes and upgrades. More precise craftsmanship makes the silver-plated stabilizers more stable and less wobbly. The big keys’ (space bar, shift, enter, delete) typing experience is more stable and smooth. 

Keychron Q1 also support third-party stabilizers including Cherry or Durock.

Cable management is easy with the premium coiled aviator cable.

Whether your computer's interface is on the left, right, or front of the desk, the premium coiled aviator cable can be laid out in any manner.  We have also designed the coiled aviator cables in different colors to match the different color cases.

Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard Coiled Cable
Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Typing sound test with aluminum plate.

The deep review from Dave 2D

Note:  Dave's review units are the pre-production version, the retail version will come with an extra foam case, so the retail versions will have a total of two cases  foam installed inside the keyboard.

What's in the box?

Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard Fully Assembled Version
Keychron Q1 75% Custom Mechanical Keyboard Barebone Version

Unboxing the fully assembled version.

Specs

Width145 mm
Length327.5 mm
Front Height21.6 mm  (without keycaps)
Back Height34.8 mm (without keycaps)
Feet Height2.4 mm
Angle5.2°
Weight1600 g ± 10g (the fully assembled weight)
Body MaterialFull CNC machined aluminum
PlateAluminum
Polling Rate1000Hz
KeycapsDouble-shot ABS keycaps, not shine-through (fully assembled version)
SwitchesGateron G Phantom (fully assembled version)
BacklightSouth-facing RGB LED
Switch SupportHot-swappable (5 pin & 3 pin)
StabsGateron screw-in PCB stabs
ConnectivityType-C cable
CablePremium coiled aviator Type-C cable
+ Type-A to Type-C adapter
Keychron Q1 User Guide

Learn more about the Keychron Q1 such as the Q1 shortcuts, assembling the Q1, factory reset, and more in the FAQ section.

Customer Reviews

Based on 14 reviews
71%
(10)
29%
(4)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
S
Spencer Short
Quality Control

Box looks like it was shot and abused and the contents showed some wear and damage.
Also I was given a rusty Allen key?

R
Roger Giralt Ferrandez

Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard

B
Ben W
Pretty damn good

Perfect in every way except for a slight pinging noise when typing. Can be fixed by adding extra foam or tape on the PCB underside.

C
Curtis
Great Keyboard

Beautifully heavy keyboard that stays put while typing. The keys feel great though a tad loud and mine are the brown. I guess this sort of level of audible feedback while typing is in demand. A bit excessive for me though.

J
James Jackson
Keychron Q1 Mint Green

This keyboard is the best thing I've ever typed on. Granted I haven't explored many keyboards over this price point but compared to pretty much all "gaming" branded keyboards I've owned this trumps them no questions asked. I was glad to see the back case was filled with thick foam compared to YouTube reviews (probably updated version) and even a daughter board for the USB-C port (again not seen in YouTube reviews). I replaced the foam in the back with a piece of kilmat car sound dampening foam, and covered the back of the PCB with masking tape. These mods only took half an hour or so but the difference is incredible! Feels creamy to type on and the sound has that distinctive 'thock' everyone aims for. I think one improvement would be to offer a pre-built ISO version as I have to adapt to an ANSI layout (not a big deal but would be nice to use UK layout). Overall a quality keyboard that feels so solid and weighty you could knock someone out with it; the typing experience is a dream and the colour of this mint green one looks incredible adding a little bit of 'pop' to my desk.