Keychron Q1 Barebone Navy Blue Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Eric Schoon (reviewgeek.com)

Keychron Q1 Review: A Bit of Everything, With Room for More

Keychron is well known for its wireless keyboards like the K6 and K2, but the Keychron Q1 is a new class entirely. While it drops wireless support, it offers immense customization options, premium build quality, and a great introduction to custom...

Durable aluminum body ; Hot-swapping supported ; Easy access to plentiful accessories ; Unique layout

Layout software is somewhat disappointing

Apr, 2022

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Expert review by : Wesley Hilliard (appleinsider.com)

Keychron Q1 review: A playground for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts | AppleInsider

The Keychron Q1 is a mechanical keyboard built for the enthusiast who wants to customize everything down to the switches while avoiding the mess of soldering keys.

Hot swappable keys ; Changable key caps ; Integrated volume knob ; Fully programmable ; RGB ligthing well executed

Heavy ; Wired only ; Complicated lighting controls

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : Florence Ion (gizmodo.com)

Keychron's Q1 Is the Perfect Introduction to Mechanical Keyboard Mods

You don't have to build this keyboard yourself, which makes it wonderful for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Layout includes directional keys, kit comes with everything you need, keycaps and switches are swappable

Open source software is limited, no height adjustment available, aluminum build might be too heavy for some

Dec, 2021

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Expert review by : Alex Birch (the-gadgeteer.com)

Keychron Q1 review - A stunning QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - The Gadgeteer

I can't say enough about the build quality of this keyboard, not to mention the performance and the value as a result. As I mentioned at the top of the review, we were already Keychron fans, but the Q1 is on an entirely different level than any of...

Everything! (I know that’s a cop out) ; Heft and aesthetics are awesome ; No Bluetooth, no batteries, instant response and great typing experience ; Worth every penny!

You’ll definitely want a palm rest as it does sit up off the desk a bit

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Myles Goldman (tomshardware.com)

Keychron Q1 Review: Something Different, Something Great

Custom, hot-swappable QMK mechanical keyboard setting a high bar

+ Gasket-mount design ; + Solid build ; + Assembled version has well-lubed mechanical switches ; + Screw-in stabilizers ; + QMK/VIA support

- Top plate scratches easily when swapping switches ; - Louder than expected ; - Heavy

The Keychron Q1 brings premium keyboard enthusiast features, like a gasket-mounted design and open-source software, at an attainable price, setting a high bar.

Aug, 2021

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