Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard (US ANSI Layout) - Version 2
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard (US ANSI Layout) - Version 2 - Fully Assembled Knob / Shell White / Gateron G Pro Red is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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- The keyboard PCB, the case, and the steel plate.
- Keycaps (included Mac & Windows keycaps).
- Gateron switches.
The Barebone version does not include the keycaps and switches.
Buy the Q1 UK ISO layout version
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard (US ANSI Layout) - Versi...
Gateron Phantom Yellow & Silver Switch version uses the double-shot ABS keycaps and aluminum plate.
Keychron Q1
A fully customizable 75% layout mechanical keyboard featured QMK / VIA support; designed with all the premium features with unlimited possibilities.
The Q1 is a revolutionary all-metal keyboard with customizable capabilities for every switch, keycap, stabilizer, knob, and even the plate. It’s designed for a personalized experience and premium typing comfort.
Customize Your Q1Choose 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.
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.
PS: Changing the knob with a badge or key requires an additional PCB (sold separately).
Double-Gasket Design
Double Gasket Design is an industry innovative structure. In addition to the gaskets on the plates, we added silicone pads between the top and bottom cases. It significantly reduces the resonance between the metals, which in return, reduces the noise of the impacted metals. This Double-Gasket Structure allows the keyboard to maintain the flexibility of the gasket structure and make the overall typing sound better.
An Epic Core Inside The Keyboard
A powerful ultra-low-power ARM architecture MCU equipped with 128K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz right out of the box, which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games. *The special edition (Orange Yellow and Champagne Gold version) is equipped with MCU ATMEGA32U4.
Please note that the knob color may be slightly different with the case (the blue and grey only) as these parts are manufactured separately.
Programmable Knob
Designed to enhance your creative workflow, the premium rotary encoder allows you to customize your favorite keys and macros through the innovative VIA software with ease.
You can easily customize the knob to your desired key or macro commands like zooming in/out, adjusting screen brightness, brush size, opacity, volume, selecting video clips or photos, or backlight hue.
Switch layouts between
macOS & Windows.
Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining the compatibility for Windows devices, the Q1 is one of the only few in the market that comes with a Mac multimedia key layout for Mac enthusiasts. With VIA, you can configure your keymap for both Mac and Windows devices.
OSA Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps
For the new double-shot PBT keycaps, we built a new profile. It has a similar height to that of the OEM profile and has a SA-like shape. We named it the OSA (OEM spherical angled) keycap. The PBT keycaps will provide excellent oil resistance, enhance the type feel, and prevent the legends from fading out.
Program with QMK & Launcher.
The open-source QMK firmware means endless possibilities for key remapping, macros, shortcuts, and more. Now you can easily customize each key with the Keychron Launcher web app.
Click here to use Keychron Launcher* Please use the latest version of Chrome / Opera / Edge browser to open the Launcher and connect the keyboard to your device via wired mode.
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 Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on their keyboard.
Note: The Q1 V2's top case has sharper corners to make it much more compatible with third-party keycaps, such as MT3, SA, XDA, etc.
Pre-lubed Gateron G Pro Switch
Every detail counts when it comes to a premium typing experience. An optimized mold with more precise positioning and less wobbliness will certainly improve your fingertip feel. Pair that together with our revamped stabilizers and factory pre-lubed Gateron G Pro switches, a smooth travel experience is guaranteed.
Note: The Phantom switches have phantom light effects that allows the RGB backlight to have the switches' own case color.
We have the Q1 purple mounted with Keychron K Pro banana switches, offering a slightly different tactile typing feel to G Pro browns for your choice.
All New Screw-In PCB Stabilizers
The screw-in design increases stability and makes it easier for changes and upgrades. Precise craftsmanship makes the stabilizers more stable and less wobbly. The big keys’ (space bar, shift, enter, delete) typing experience is now more stable and smooth. The Keychron Q1 V2 also supports third-party stabilizers including Cherry or Durock.
Looking for ISO Layout?
The Q1 ISO collection comes with fully assembled keyboards with 🇬🇧UK, 🇩🇪German, 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪Nordic, 🇨🇭Swiss, 🇫🇷French, and 🇪🇸 Spanish layout, and the “Barebone ISO" option is suitable for all ISO countries (e.g.: 🇮🇹Italy, 🇵🇹Portuguese, 🇭🇺Hungary, etc.) to build their keyboard with keycaps in their preferred languages and switches.
What's in the box?
Specs
| Width | 145 mm |
|---|---|
| Length | 327.5 mm |
| Front Height | 22.6 mm (without keycaps) |
| Back Height | 35.8 mm (without keycaps) |
| Feet Height | 2.4 mm |
| Angle | 5.2° |
| Weight | 1825g ± 10g (Fully assembled weight) |
| Body Material | Full CNC machined aluminum |
| Plate | Steel |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
| Keycaps | Double-shot keycaps, not shine-through (Fully Assembled version) |
|---|---|
| MCU | Ultra-low-power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 (128KB Flash) *The special edition (Orange Yellow, Champagne Gold, Red, and Purple version) is equipped with MCU ATMEGA32U4. |
| Backlight | South-facing RGB LED |
| Switch | Gateron G Pro (Fully Assembled version) |
| Hot-swappable Support | Compatible with most of the 3 pin & 5 pin MX style mechanical switches such as Gateron, Cherry MX and Kailh, etc. |
| Connectivity | Type-C cable |
| Cable | Type-C cable + Type-A to Type-C adapter |
| Stabilizer | Screw-in PCB stabilizer |
Learn more about the Keychron Q1 such as the Q1 shortcuts, assembling the Q1, factory reset, and more in the FAQ section.
Customer Reviews
I am a sucker for input devices, this is the best keyboard I've ever owned. I look forward to getting into modding and customizing these puppies.
Overall, I'm really happy with the keyboard. It feels very solidly built. My only disappointment is with the USB-C port which feels very weak.
Very nice keeb.
My first full aluminum keeb.
Great to work on and mod.
I swapped out the stabs as the space bar was pretty bent so that had to go in the bin... Was planning to swap them anyway to Durock v2 stabs with Holle mod/stab pads on the PCB.
The tape mod is great on this PCB gave the board a nice pop sound.
Via works amazingly here.
I did a video on the build if you would like to see the parts/sound of the board to get a rough understanding of the sound.
Video - https://youtu.be/M8Txq-yvbVw
Again, absolutely banging key-b.
Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard (US ANSI Layout) - Version 2