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KeychronGaming keyboard
Q1 HE
Released April 2024.7Reviewimore.com/mac/keychron-q1-he-reviewRead 11 October 2026Same review dated 2 May 2024: available for pre-order directly from Keychron and shipping from May 2024. Search coverage also points to a syndicated copy of a maker press release dated 18 April 2024 announcing direct sales after the Kickstarter. That copy could not be opened, so it is not used as a source. The Kickstarter campaign in December 2023 was crowdfunding, not retail. Last checked 15 October 2026.
- Form factor
- 75 %
- Switch sensing technology
- TMR
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
- Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
105 of 164 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- Q1H-M1, Q1H-P12Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard.jsonRead 11 October 2026The two Fully Assembled Knob SKUs, Carbon Black and Shell White. Barebone SKUs are not listed.
- GTIN / EAN
- 4895248871286, 48952488712932Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard.jsonRead 11 October 2026Barcodes of the same two SKUs from the store product data.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Carbon Black, Shell White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
Layout
- Form factor
- 75 %1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Layout standard
- ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Regional layouts
- ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: Layout 75 percent, ANSI, with knob.
- Key legends for
- Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Mac and Windows keycaps are included.
- Function row
- Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026
- Dedicated arrow keys
- Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026
- Key stagger
- Row-staggered3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Layer diagrams show a standard row-staggered layout.
- Bottom row
- Not available
Switches
- Switch feel
- Linear4Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switchRead 11 October 2026Maker switch table: Nebula behavior is linear.
- Switch maker
- Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Switch models
- Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Fully assembled option: Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch.
- Actuation force
- Not available
- Tactile bump force
- Not available
- Actuation point
- Not available
- Total travel
- Not available
- Rated keystrokes
- 150million4Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switchRead 11 October 2026Maker switch diagram: 150 million clicks lifespan.
- Factory-lubed switches
- Yes4Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switchRead 11 October 2026Maker switch table: pre-lubed yes.
- Adjustable actuation
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Actuation range
- Min0.2Max3.8mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Adjustable actuation points 0.2 to 3.8 mm.
- Actuation step
- 0.1mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: Sensitivity 0.1 mm. Tom's Guide describes 0.1 mm increments.
- Rapid trigger
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Minimum rapid trigger movement
- 0.1mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: Sensitivity 0.1 mm. Stored as the finest selectable movement. The press and reset distances are set separately in Keychron Launcher.
- Multi-action keys
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Dynamic Keystrokes, 4-in-1 action keys. Up to four actions by press depth.
- Hot-swap sockets
- Magnetic1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Magnetic sockets. Only Gateron double-rail magnetic switches fit.
- Compatible switches
- Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switches only1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: compatible with Gateron double-rail magnetic switch only. Gateron Magnetic Jade and KS-20 are not supported.
- Stabilizers
- PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Factory-lubed stabilizers
- Not available
Keycaps
- Keycap material
- PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Legend method
- Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Keycap thickness
- Not available
Performance
- Polling rate per connection
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
- Polling rate (wired)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (Bluetooth)
- 90Hz
- Scan rate
- Not available
- Input latency (claimed)
- Not available
- Key rollover per connection
Connection Rollover USB (wired) NKRO 2.4 GHz NKRO Bluetooth NKRO - Anti-ghosting
- Not available
- Adjustable debounce
- Not available
- Minimum debounce
- Not available
Measured
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- Latency per connection (measured)
- Not available
- Actuation point (measured)
- Not available
- Total travel (measured)
- Not available
- Operating force (measured)
- Not available
- Typing noise (measured)
- Not available
- Battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Connectivity
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Wireless technology
- Not available
- Bluetooth device slots
- 31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Connect with up to 3 devices through Bluetooth.
- Devices it can switch between
- Not available
- Device switching
- Keys3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Fn + 1, 2 or 3 pairs or switches between three Bluetooth devices.
- Receiver connector
- USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026In the box: Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, plus an extension adapter for the receiver.
- Receiver storage in keyboard
- Not available
- Receiver shared with other devices
- Not available
- Detachable cable
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Port on keyboard
- USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Overview diagram: Type-C port on the side.
- Cable
- Not available
- USB passthrough
- Not available
- Works with
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Product text: works with macOS, Windows and Linux. The manual OS toggle names Mac/iOS and Windows/Android.
- Consoles
- Not available
Battery
- Battery type
- Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Number of batteries
- Not available
- Battery capacity
- 4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- User-replaceable battery
- Not available
- Battery life per mode (claimed)
Lighting Hours (h) Off 100 - Longest battery life (claimed)
- 100h
- Battery life, lighting off
- 100h
- Battery life, lighting on
- Not available
- Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
- Not available
- Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
- Not available
- Charging port
- USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026
- Quick charge
- Not available
- Solar charging
- Not available
Build
- Case material
- 6063 aluminum1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: the entire metal body is crafted from 6063 aluminum.
- Plate material
- Aluminium1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: Plate material aluminum.
- Flex cuts in PCB
- Not available
- Sound dampening
- Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Maker: silicone pads between the top and bottom case and an acoustic pad on the bottom. The manual list adds sound absorbing foam, a latex bottom pad, bottom case acoustic foam and bottom case PET film. Stored as case foam, foam for the sound absorbing foam of unstated position and other.
- Spill resistant
- Not available
- IP rating
- Not available
Lighting
- LED position
- South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Lighting zones
- Not available
- Brightness levels
- Not available
- Side or underglow lighting
- Not available
- Lighting sensors
- Not available
- Lighting sync
- Not available
Controls
- Volume control
- Knob6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/keychron-q1-he-reviewRead 11 October 2026Reviewer describes the volume knob in the top right with a click when pressed.
- Programmable knob
- Not available
- Separate macro keys
- 03Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026The layout diagrams show no separate macro keys.
- Built-in screen
- None3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026The overview and layout diagrams show no built-in screen.
- Fingerprint reader
- No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026The overview diagram shows no fingerprint reader.
- OS mode switch
- Switch3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Side toggle for Win/Android or Mac/iOS.
- Windows key lock
- Not available
Software
- Software
- Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Onboard profiles
- Not available
- Macros stored onboard
- Not available
Ergonomics
- Wrist rest material
- Not available
- Tenting
- Not available
- Tenting angles
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions
- 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
- Keyboard weight
- 1,735g(3.8 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 20261735 g plus or minus 10 g, Fully Assembled version.
- Weight including wrist rest
- Not available
- Box dimensions
- Not available
- Box weight
- Not available
Certifications
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- Platform certifications
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- 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
Type Count Type-C to Type-C cable 1 - Spare switches
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
- Manual
- 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
- Not available
Warranty
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Colours |
|---|---|---|
| Q1H-M1 | 4895248871286 | Carbon Black |
| Q1H-P1 | 4895248871293 | Shell White |
Sources
We read 8 sources for this keyboard. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard.json
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switch
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warranty
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