Keychron UPGRADED The Keychron Q1 

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Started this entire keyboard drug we with my K6, while i already graduated from prebuilts I'm still very happy with how Keychron is progressing and giving more options for people new to the hobby

Remember when keyboard elitists hated on Keycron, and now they have morphed into a great company, good prices for those that are not into going crazy with the customization

Those keycaps are awesome and I love how Keychron calls back to the old school caps from the murky days of computing.

With regards to "I don't know why I would want Bluetooth" (12:58) - I frequently switch between my work computer and my gaming computer, both of which are tucked away making swapping cables quite cumbersome. Having both a wireless keyboard and mouse connected to both PCs with Bluetooth and just pressing a button on each to switch between them makes everything so much easier. It also makes my desk setup exceptionally clean with no cables. I also have the option to connect the keyboard to the gaming PC with a cable to eliminate the 90 Hz polling rate and still have the Bluetooth functionality for my work PC.

Of the switches you demoed: NK Creams sounded absolutely superior to all the other options.

The Keychron K8 Pro has bluetooth, so that is wireless, although I have to admit I would have gone for the Q1 if the pro version had been available, a volume knob is a nice idea, and the 75% looks neater than a TKL

Keychron are really changing the game imo. They've made a lot of simple adjustments to their Q series boards that makes the sound out the box really really good. A bit of modding and you can easily have a budget board that sounds like a premium option.

I have a q1 and a q6. The q1 has no issues on any of my computers using VIA. However the q6 will not work with VIA on three of my computers. Keychron told me that when the q6 is officially VIA supported then it should work with via without any issues. I was going to keep it a secret, the zoom 65 has wireless capabilities, and there's going to be a version two coming out on the 26th of this month.

I like my Keychron K8. I got it with all the options including RGB, aluminum frame, blue tooth, hot swap, Gateron blues 😁, JIS printed caps and the old school enter button. It feels very custom. Makes me wanna mod my C2 I use for work.

Here’s my use case for Bluetooth on a non-portable keyboard: I usually have a work laptop and a personal phone/tablet. Bluetooth makes it easy to switch between them. If I’m hopping on and off VPNs they might not even think they’re on the same network or the company might have locked down so I can’t connect the devices to each other. So this is a huge feature for me. I’m a little sad I already spent my remote office stipend on the Jris 65 (also a customizable wireless, but yet to ship), but that company just laid me off so I guess it’s good I didn’t wait. 😅

I got the K2 Pro myself. I wanted a 75%/TKL layout because I use Function keys alot, but never use my num pad. After a while I realized between my audio interface, and my dac for my headphones I already have plenty of volume nobs. I really like the compact layout of the K2 alot since I have less surface area around the keys to dust off. I plan on upgrading it over time.

The Q1 is nice, but the V1 is better. The Q series is thick and heavy and cold and relatively steep, while the V series is lighter, thinner, flatter, and doesn't feel cold to the touch. It's also nice that V costs half as much. Regardless, I hope Keychron will figure out how to do dongle wireless on QMK boards soon, because it's a lot more convenient than bluetooth. (with a dongle, reconnecting is faster and doesn't require any host-side handshaking)

Polarity Works' BT60, BT65 & BT75 are fantasic. Although they are using ZMK rather than the VIA (which is surely much better). But their Bluetooth LE connection and supporting ISO layout are just amazing

I got introduced to this "hobby" at work. Now I have a Keychron for home use and a NuPhy for office use. Expensive hobbies :D Thank you for the review, very informative.

I have been watching a lot of your videos recently, and I have actually learned lot's of tips from your channel!

This keyboard is really tempting me to needlessly upgrade my current wireless 75% keyboard just for the build quality and VIA/GMK compatibility... But not having a 2.4GHz connectivity option is really giving me pause for some reason. I don't do very much gaming with mouse and keyboard, but I've always preferred using a dongle over fiddling with Bluetooth even aside from input lag concerns. It sure is a nice board regardless, though!

Wireless Custom Keyboards 1. All QK boards (qk65 r2, qk60, qk75) 2. Zoom TKL and zoom 65 R2 3. Jris65 . I own three of them with wireless PCB. I am sure there are a lot more out there.

I just got my first keychron keyboard yesterday. It's a Q1 version 2 with the K Pro Bannana . There's no wireless option in that version, but I'm glad mine came with an adapter. Loving the keyboard so far.

The bluetooth is useful for me for working from home. It lets me switch to my mac for work with the keyboard and back to my PC on wired when I'm done. 90 hz polling is plenty for the web browsing and typing I do for work. I got a K2 Pro just a couple weeks ago and I like the form factor more than the Q1. Function keys were non-negotiable for me.

I’ve got the Q3 and I really love it. As soon as the Q3 Pro happens I’ll order one in a heartbeat, can’t stand cables on my desk.

Backed this and plan to use it at my Standing Desk. Having no wires allows for a much cleaner setup for a height changing setup!

After watching a lot of your videos while I was trying to decide on my first custom board, I just want to say you do a great job! Subbed!!

Q1 pro's features are great for the practicality. QMK/Via software compatibile meaning you can easily reprogram your keys to whatever you would like (both wired and bluetooth!!). There is macos compatibility too which is extremely rare in the mechanical keyboard settings for some odd reason. Then lastly, there is bluetooth 5.1!!! These three features are super big in a practical standpoint. The only think I should be concerned is the pricing. Honestly an aluminum board isn't needed because its more targeted to the luxury part of the hobby. So if keychron releases a V1 pro, thats where the ideal practical board would be. Then for those who are in the mechanical keyboard hobby, I think if keychron target's their case ping problem and offer different plate composition. Then the board would definitley compete against all of the luxurious $400 to $800 boards that you would see deep in the hobby.

Thank you for comparing the keycaps with MT3. MT3 keycaps will run $100, and the KSA keycaps with the Q1 Pro are spec'd at 1.6mm so one of the thickest out there. I already have a GMMK Pro, but I wanna get the Q1 Pro :-) haha.

I dont own a computer at the moment and the iPad Pro is my go to so this is serious contender for me when it comes to my next mechanical keyboard. It’s so hard to find a wireless option that isn’t made of all plastic! Not everyone whose into mechanical keyboards owns a computer 🤷‍♀️

The keyboard looks gorgeous with black one you picked being the most attractive color scheme. I like having a bluetooth option as cable management can be a mess sometimes. I want to find out if the height is any bigger than non-bluetooth keyboards before taking the plunge.

Wireless is nice but I don't care much for bluetooth. I have it with my Logitech MX Keys. But when I turn on my laptop and start typing, the first few keystrokes won't be registered. It's only after a few seconds that they will. Secondly, using BT means I have to choose which laptop to connect to from the keyboard. I'd rather have it connected to a USB hub (built in to a monitor for example) so that simply plugging in any laptop to that monitor will make the keyboard work for that laptop (think work/private laptops). Honestly, the Logitech dongle is pretty good. It's an RF dongle that plugs into a USB port, and the keyboard connects to that dongle. So you get wireless without the drawbacks. But to each their own I guess. As for this keyboard, I wanted to see one thing improved over the Q1: 4 buttons along the right side, AND the knob. Then at least you have both Home/End and PgUp/PgDn. But it's still the same 3 buttons. A missed opportunity AFAIC.

Keychron's shipping is the only thing stopping me from buying their stuff .. I cannot get pass the checkout looking at that shipping charges LOL

The creme is my favorite for sure, that sounded the best. Still waiting for your keyboard store btw.... you do a great job and know a lot. Love your videos and information

Hmm, shouldn't they have outgrown the Kickstarter model by now?

My big problem with the Q1 V2 (non pro) was that my space bar had hideous rattle out of the box - it had either no lube on it or extremely little. The other stabilized keys were also pretty poor with audible rattle and when I took the board apart I found some weren’t even screwed in all the way. For a board at this price point that is very disappointing and really shouldn’t happen imo. In the end I ended up doing total disassembly, cleaning, the relubing the stabs with Kyrtox G2050 + doing the force break mod + adding in the sticky foam strips that go onto the metal plate under the space bar (as by default they don’t put all of these in for … some reason). It helped, but I’m still not really happy with all the stabilized keys. I even attempted the Holee mod but had a very tough time getting the cloth bandaid strips to adhere to the stems even after washing and scrubbing off the lube so I gave up on that. Good keyboard overall, but they seriously need to make sure they correctly lube the stabs and fully screw in the stabilizers to the board. My unit was so bad on those fronts that I genuinely wonder if they have been sending reviewers specially inspected units or something. I see no reason they couldn’t do these basic things in house (e.g. force break mod + adding in the foam sticky strips to the plate under the space bar + using a high quality lubricant in enough volume on the stabs, etc). Side note I also wish they would’ve rounded off the space bars harsh/sharp raised edge and my thumb sits on it all the time. I ended up flipping it but it’s not really a perfect solution imo.

It uses bluetooth because of multiple devices quick swap support, it is kind of useful from a productivity stand point. Sometimes I run multiple devices like my laptop and PC at the same time at work and at home, windows and linux. I use the Logictech MX mouse for the same reason.

A 100% sized one would be good. Some of us do like our numpads. Though Keychron does have a numpad as well (Q0?). DO wish they'd put at least a capslock light on their Q-series boards.

I still take my Q3 in my backpack... But I only go to the office twice a week. Nice to see you Betty! See you in the next one

that usb cable should have come with an adapter like all the other Q series boards. I think that may have been excluded in error or you may have missed it in the unboxing

Really interested in the Q series, kinda wanna see what happens with the Q5 pro. I really hope the space bar doesnt sound like typing on a lump of coal in that one though :D

Thank you! I now have one on the way! It got here today and did come with the USB C to A adapter :) And those keycaps are definitely tall compared to the standard cherry profile. Switch wise I got the banana ones and I like them quite a bit.

I must say, i'm shocked that you still dont use the gateron switch and key pullers, they are the absolute best.premium boss level.

adorable attempt at the fun editing!

I was hyped that they might've lowered the front height but it's still 22.6mm. 20's the highest I can go without wrist pain after long periods of typing/gaming but YMMV. The V1 has a super low front and flat angle that's really good for gaming, but doesn't sound as good.

Seems like a great keyboard, but wished it had a 2.4 Ghz mode next to Bluetooth.

Keychron kpro brown are my favorite tactile switch. They are like mx brown, but smoother and with a little pop at the end. And they are cheap!

Seriously, I am from India, and I really want this keyboard at any cost, I have no idea if they gonna ship it to India after the release also, but definitely love this, recently I made my hands on Keychron K2 Pro, but this one feels lot better than K2 pro.

Cidoo V65 ... Alu, gasket mount, knob, VIA/QMK, wireless ... fully built 160 Eur

The Bluetooth is so useful!

I already was planning to buy a q1 but when I saw this I was like I needed this in my life

The creamy switch sounds soooo nice! It really does give me a creamy feeling, it feels good

i really like this type of videos relaxing just chatting with us love u pls keep uploading

After several months of watching random keyboard videos, I have gathered the conclusion that there is a inversely proportional relationship between one's interest in keyboard sound and keyboard feel.

Dam bro, ur voice combined with your epic keyboards is a perfect combo my guy. I’d buy a keyboard but I’m either too late to the party or too poor heh

you know its gonna be a good day when Betty post a new video! :)

I'm excited to throw in some roselios with this preorder! Might be my new dream keyboard I really like Keychron as a company.

تسلم ايدك اختى محتواك حلو وجميل يسلم عمرك وحياتك يارب العالمين أهلاً بكم أصدقائي اشكركم

Backed this the other day. Can’t wait.

Can you UPGRADE Razer ornata v2

I am getting this one myself. White barebone with some Gazzew Boba LT switches and some nice off-white and blue keycaps set ♥

"Silent is silent. eww." 😆 same. haha!

Really missed these videos. Nice one 👌🏼👌🏼

Switch and Click is so awesome that me and my dad mod keyboards keep up the awesome work🎉

Great, just when I finished my $360 Q1 build last month! I love my keyboard but want a wireless version of it.

The Epomaker Cidoo V65 is bluetooth and AMAZING. A good competitor I would think.

FINALLY. Wireless! Now just give us back our numlock/caps lock/scroll lock indicators!!! And we’re back to where we came from!

Thank you for the review. 🙂

Got mine yesterday and I love it 🙂

Damn I wish they made more ISO *WHITE* keyboards, looks so good

The Epomaker TH80 Pro has bluetooth and it's $100 fully assembled (and you can get ISO fully assembled)

I'll be sticking with the V1, haha- great video as always!

if you could manage to make another video just on sound test on this q1 pro that would be win win situation and would be of real help. Those of us who have been with keychron q1 since the beginning or with their aluminum frame line up know the pinging problem requires a lot of modification.

In terms of wireless custom Keyboards, I know QK has been doing Bluetooth in their last few models and the quality is significantly better than Keychron if a bit more expensive

Metal wireless custom keyboard? Zoom 65 EE v2, right? Better construction, more options, same price, similar ship time.

The Pro versions are very attractive but I wish Keychron would start incorporating 2.4 GHz dongle with the wireless editions for gamers. I am seeing more and better wireless options out there.

I like the look of their new keycap profile. See what you mean about looking like MT3 though, no bad thing though :) The more SA "family" profiles the better imho

Yay more options to finally drive prices down for keyboards

I don’t know if you can really call USB-C to USB-C cables a downside in 2023… especially when you didn’t list the keyboard not coming with a software disc as a downside Adapters are cheap, and USB-C has been the standard for years now. Sure they could’ve included, but expecting backwards compatibility to that degree seems a bit much. For simplicity’s sake, I agree they should’ve included an adapter though

would love it if they bring it to the 100% too. Would love a full size keyboard that is wireless, with a bit of a th o ck.

Your videos are great! I am probably going to get one of these.

Really hope they make Q3 Pro and then in red 🤞🙏 Instant buy

Have you done a review on the Keychron K3 Pro? I'm a Mac user that hasn't used a mechanical keyboard since Apple stopped shipping them years ago. I"m using the standard Apple chicklet keyboard so I'm thinking a slim keyboard is the way to go. I would like shine through keys also. thx

WOBKEY Rainy75 - It has wireless 2.4Ghz (1000Hz polling) along with QMK/VIA support and I would have gone for it or at least would have considered it, but where I live it comes to over $150, definitely one should go for if at advertised price or on sale. Personally, after comparing it to the Epomaker TH80 Pro v2, I went with Keychron V1 Max with Keychron Cherry PBT Double-Shot Dolch Red keycaps (liked them from Lemokey L1/L3 video reviews), as an upgrade to my trusty and modded Keychron K2 v2 (which sounds and feels awesome after mods).

I will use the gecko silent linear switches with the board. Seems good for the office.

Will you be doing a review on the Q1 HE? Curious how it will stack up against the wooting since its literally tackling all the same features and same switch idea

The magnet65 is fully wireless. at least i think it sounds better. feels better. and overall looks better.

What are your thoughts relative to the QMMK Pro? I"m in the market to buy a new keyboard and I can wait until the new Keychron is released

Hi, can you give me an advice which keyboard to buy? - Hot-Swap - non-optical - volume knob - rgb led in upper part of the switch with some lightning effects customization - German ISO layout Ive already tried the Mountain Everest (bad knob) and NZXT (bad lightning and knob). Thanks!

I have a Keychron K6 with blue switches. I really like how it feels and sounds. They don't offer blues for this Kickstarter, so I'm choosing between brown and banana. Are the browns similar to Cherry MX browns (which I'm kind of meh about)? What are the bananas like? Which is closer to the blues?

Why did you not take it apart and show off the mounting system? Did they tell you not to do that?

if only there were an option with the 2.4GHz Dongle. Oh man, this would be an instant buy.

Like WHY dont they sell the keycaps that blue and gray tones look so sexy :( as far as I understand browsing their website they come only as a part of Q1pro carbon blue keyboard you cant get the keycaps seperatelly and thus I didnt find for 100% sized keyboards either.

You have the best female technology channel on RU-vid.

The Keychron V series boards seem to have the usb adapter. My V5 had it.

Always wondered, how many uses/switches does the mac/win switch is supposed to withstand until it breaks? I use both systems with another Keychron model (S1) and tend to change that switch position often. Is it designed to be frequently used?

please advise. the new keycaps feel better then the old ones when typing ? they look really different and i cant tell if its more pleasurable. also, you think the new optical switches are harder to find for replacement? thanks

hopefully they bring the v2 to all their q series! would love a q5 pro

Great Video! Is the v1 a good beginner board or is the Q1 v2 worth the step up?? Is there a big difference in the sound and feel??

I have been using a /dev/tty mt3 set for years and really like the look and feel. I am debating getting the Keychron Q1 Pro, since I missed the QK75, as my complaints about my Bella seems to be rectified on that board. Do you think I might prefer their KSA profile? I fell in love with MT3 and they don't seem to offer extras for my set anymore. I wanted to keep to the same color scheme but the main potential selling point for me on the KSA set is the extra legends on the F1-12 keys to indicate their additional functions.

Hey I’m looking for a prebuilt gaming keyboard for under $150. The main thing I’m looking for is to have the F keys directly over the number keys (no gap). Wondering if you might have a suggestion / link to one. Thank you

Oh, I do love MT3 keycaps. I'll have to check out KSA

In regards to your last comment, the QK and Zooms would be bluetooth custom boards.

I wonder if they'll ever offer keyboards with Durock T1 / T1 Silent switches (those are my favorite). Would also be cool to have DSA caps as an option, though the KSA caps seem nice too.