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CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS vs Keychron Q1 HE
Product A: CORSAIR
101 of 164 known
Change CORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS
Product B: Keychron
105 of 164 known
Change Keychron Q1 HE
68 of 156 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 36 known for one only
- 48 the same
- 40 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 131 keyboards.
- Longest battery life (claimed)A: 266hB: 100hCORSAIR is 166 h higher.
- Battery life, lighting offA: 266hB: 100hCORSAIR is 166 h higher.
- Rated keystrokesA: 70millionB: 150millionKeychron is 80 million higher.
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
Keyboard weight
A918g
B1,735g
All 164 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Sold as
Layout
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Form factor
Layout standard
Regional layouts
Keys in regional layout
Key legends for
Numpad
Function row
Dedicated arrow keys
Navigation keys
Key stagger
Bottom row
Not available
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Low profile
Switches
19 of 25 differ
Switch sensing technology
Switch feel
Switch maker
Switch models
Switch stem
Actuation force
Not available
Bottom-out force
Not available
Tactile bump force
Not available
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Actuation point
Not available
Total travel
Not available
Rated keystrokes
Factory-lubed switches
Adjustable actuation
Not available
Actuation range
Not available
Actuation step
Not available
Per-key actuation
Not available
Rapid trigger
Not available
Minimum rapid trigger movement
Not available
Multi-action keys
Not available
Hot-swap sockets
Compatible switches
CHERRY MX RGB and compatible 3-pin or 5-pin mechanical switches6Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/corsair-k65-plus-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026
Stabilizers
Factory-lubed stabilizers
Not available
Not available
Keycaps
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Keycap material
Legend method
Keycap profile
Keycap thickness
Not available
Not available
Shine-through legends
Performance
4 of 11 differ
Polling rate per connection
ACORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) | Receiver or adapter |
|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 1,000 | Not available |
| 2.4 GHz | 1,000 | Included USB wireless receiver |
Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840006665571_f_0Read 23 October 2026p3 USB report rate up to 1000 Hz. Wireless rate separately supported by RTINGS public summary.8Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/corsair/k65-plus-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public Raw Performance summary states 1000 Hz using wired or 2.4 GHz wireless. All detailed numerical measurement results require membership and are omitted.
BKeychron Q1 HE
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) | Receiver or adapter |
|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 1,000 | Not available |
| 2.4 GHz | 1,000 | Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver |
| Bluetooth | 90 | Not available |
Max polling rate
1,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
1,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
1,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
Not available
90Hz
Scan rate
Not available
Not available
Input latency (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Key rollover per connection
ACORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS
| Rollover |
|---|
| NKRO |
BKeychron Q1 HE
| Connection | Rollover |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | NKRO |
| 2.4 GHz | NKRO |
| Bluetooth | NKRO |
Anti-ghosting
Not available
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available
Not available
Measured
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Latency per connection (measured)
Not available
Not available
Total travel (measured)
Not available
Operating force (measured)
Not available
Typing noise (measured)
Not available
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Battery life (measured)
Not available
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Weight (measured)
Not available
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Connectivity
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Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91d401l-na/k65-plus-wireless-75-percent-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-91d401l-naRead 23 October 2026
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
Wireless technology
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth device slots
Devices it can switch between
Not available
Not available
Device switching
Receiver connector
Receiver storage in keyboard
Not available
Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
Not available
Wireless range
Not available
Detachable cable
Port on keyboard
Cable plug
Cable
Not available
Not available
Cable length
USB passthrough
Not available
Works with
Windows, macOS, iPadOS4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k65-plus-wirelessRead 23 October 20269Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/is-the-k65-plus-compatible-with-mac-pcs-and-ipadsRead 23 October 2026Explicit original K65 PLUS WIRELESS guide supports iPadOS. It describes original combined Mac/Windows legends and supplied Type-C to Type-A cable, not only later Apple editions. Bluetooth works with iPadOS. iCUE is unavailable over Bluetooth.
Battery
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Battery type
Number of batteries
Not available
Not available
Battery capacity
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed)
ACORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS
| Connection | Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | Off | 266 |
BKeychron Q1 HE
| Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Off | 100 |
Longest battery life (claimed)
266h
100h
Battery life, lighting off
266h
100h
Battery life, lighting on
Not available
Not available
Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Charging port
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge
Not available
Not available
Use while charging
Solar charging
Not available
Not available
Battery indicator
Build
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Case material
Plate material
Not available
Mount style
Flex cuts in PCB
Not available
Not available
Sound dampening
Typing angles
Not available
Spill resistant
Not available
Not available
IP rating
Not available
Not available
Lighting
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Backlight
LED position
Lighting zones
Not available
Not available
Brightness levels
Not available
Not available
Side or underglow lighting
Not available
Not available
Lighting sensors
Not available
Not available
Controls
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Media keys
Separate media buttons
Volume control
Knobs
Programmable knob
Not available
Knob press
Separate macro keys
Built-in screen
Touchpad
Fingerprint reader
Not available
OS mode switch
Windows key lock
Not available
Software
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Software
Software runs on
Open firmware
Not available
Onboard memory
Not available
Macros
Macros stored onboard
Not available
Not available
Key remapping
Layers
Not available
User firmware updates
Ergonomics
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Wrist rest
Wrist rest material
Not available
Not available
Tenting
Not available
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Tenting angles
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width320Depth136Height35mm(12.6 × 5.4 × 1.4 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840006665571_f_0Read 23 October 2026p3 320 L x136 W x35 H mm mapped to width/depth/height. Feet condition not stated.
Width327.5Depth145mm(12.9 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: width 145 mm, length 327.5 mm. Stored as width 327.5 and depth 145. The maker heights (front 22.6 mm, back 35.8 mm) are given without keycaps and are left out.
Dimensions with wrist rest
Not available
Not available
Keyboard weight
Weight including wrist rest
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Box dimensions
Width336.5Height44Depth185mm(13.2 × 1.7 × 7.3 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840006665571_f_0Read 23 October 2026p4 retail package. Four-unit master carton excluded.
Not available
Box weight
1,224g(2.7 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840006665571_f_0Read 23 October 2026
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Certifications
None of 2 known
Platform certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
75% Wireless Portable Mechanical Keyboard, USB wireless receiver, USB charging / data cable, Warranty card, 2-in-1 Key Switch/Keycap puller2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-91d401l-na/k65-plus-wireless-75-percent-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-91d401l-naRead 23 October 2026
Fully assembled keyboard with aluminum case, PCB, aluminum plate, sound absorbing foam, latex bottom pad, bottom case acoustic foam and bottom case PET film, 14 gaskets (10 installed, 4 spare), 4 sets of stabilizers, PBT double-shot keycaps (Mac and Windows), Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, Type-C to Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Extension adapter for receiver, Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Fully Assembled Version page.
Cables included
ACORSAIR K65 PLUS WIRELESS
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable | 1 |
BKeychron Q1 HE
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Type-C to Type-C cable | 1 |
Spare switches
Not available
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840006665571_f_03Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840006665571_f_0Read 23 October 2026Corsair-authored French product reference sheet. Technical specifications p3 and retail package table p4. Embargo is 20 February 2024. Public retailer mirror.
Manual
www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k65-plus-wireless4Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k65-plus-wirelessRead 23 October 2026
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026English pages of the 44-page multilingual PDF. The PDF is scanned images, so values were read from the page images.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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