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Only Gateron double-rail magnetic switches fit.","hot_swap_compatibility":"Specs: compatible with Gateron double-rail magnetic switch only. Gateron Magnetic Jade and KS-20 are not supported.","keycap_profile":"Maker names the profile OSA. Tom's Guide spec table also says OSA, but its text calls the keycaps KSA.","keycap_shine_through":"Specs: OSA double-shot keycaps, not shine-through.","polling_rate_modes":"Specs: 1000 Hz wired and 2.4 GHz, 90 Hz Bluetooth. The 2.4 GHz receiver is in the box.","key_rollover":"Specs: N-key rollover, yes for both wireless and wired modes. Wireless covers 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth.","bluetooth_version":"Specs: Bluetooth version 5.2. Retailer and Japanese pages from the launch period say 5.1.","bluetooth_devices":"Connect with up to 3 devices through Bluetooth.","cable_length_m":"Specs: Type-C cable 1.8 m plus a Type-A to Type-C adapter.","battery_life_claimed":"Specs: wireless working time with the backlight off, up to 100 hours. 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The time is approximate.","use_while_charging":"Charging page: the keyboard can be charged in 2.4 GHz, cable and Bluetooth mode. In wired mode the keyboard works while the cable charges it.","battery_indicator":"LED status table: power indicator is static red while charging and static green when fully charged. A Batt key is on the Fn layer, its display method is not described.","media_keys":"Layer 3 (Windows Fn) and layer 0 (Mac) put play, previous, next, mute and volume on the F row. Shared keys, not separate buttons.","dedicated_media_key_count":"Layout diagrams show F row media functions and a knob. No separate media buttons. The knob press is excluded.","dedicated_macro_keys":"The layout diagrams show no separate macro keys.","os_mode_switch":"Side toggle for Win/Android or Mac/iOS.","layers":"Four layers: layer 0 and 1 for Mac, layer 2 and 3 for Windows.","firmware_updatable":"Factory reset page describes flashing firmware with QMK Toolbox.","in_the_box":"Fully Assembled Version page.","display_type":"The overview and layout diagrams show no built-in screen.","touchpad":"The overview diagram shows no touchpad.","fingerprint_reader":"The overview diagram shows no fingerprint reader.","knob_pressable":"Backlight settings: Fn + knob (press) turns the backlight on or off."}},{"url":"https://www.keychron.com/products/gateron-double-rail-magnetic-switch","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-11","fields":["switch_feel","bottom_out_force_g","switch_rated_keystrokes_million","switches_factory_lubed"],"notes":{"switch_feel":"Maker switch table: Nebula behavior is linear.","bottom_out_force_g":"Maker switch table lists Nebula start force 40 gf and end force 60 gf. Stored end force as bottom-out force. The 40 gf start force is not actuation force, which is adjustable.","switch_rated_keystrokes_million":"Maker switch diagram: 150 million clicks lifespan.","switches_factory_lubed":"Maker switch table: pre-lubed yes."}},{"url":"https://www.keychron.com/pages/warranty","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-11","fields":["warranty_years"],"notes":{"warranty_years":"The warranty period is twelve months. The Q HE series is in the covered series list. Global page, the market is not named."}},{"url":"https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/keychron-q1-he-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-11","fields":["socd_cleaning","analog_input","volume_control"],"notes":{"socd_cleaning":"Reviewer describes Last Key Prioritization in Keychron Launcher. The feature name is Last Key Priority, with Snap Click in the maker help. Whether it is on by default is not stated.","analog_input":"Reviewer set up designated keys to mimic a thumbstick on a separate layer and played an arcade racer with it. The maker manual also mentions a game controller mode in Launcher.","volume_control":"Reviewer describes the volume knob in the top right with a click when pressed."}},{"url":"https://www.imore.com/mac/keychron-q1-he-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-11","fields":["launch_price_usd","release_date"],"notes":{"launch_price_usd":"Review dated 2 May 2024: the Fully Assembled Knob version costs $219 and the Barebone Knob version $199. US dollars from the maker store, tax not included.","release_date":"Same 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. 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