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Keychron K1 QMK Wireless Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Layout size:TKLConnection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanical / opticalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Keychron K1 QMK Wireless Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–²Better than 58% of keyboards
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

34%

8.0

Connectivity & Power

28%

4.7

Switches

20%

9.0

Materials

12%

6.9

Features

6%

7.8

Design

â–²Better than 64% of keyboards
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on 154 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 84% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Keychron K1 QMK Wireless

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

34%

8.0

Connectivity & Power

28%

4.7

Switches

20%

9.0

Materials

12%

6.9

Features

6%

7.8

Design

7.1
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on 154 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Popularity:
Keychron K1 QMK Wireless has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than that of 51.3% of products in this category.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.0
Switch type
mechanical / optical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
Keychron Low Profile Mechanical
Actuation force
50 g
Min actuation distance
1.3 mm
Min actuation distance
1.3 mm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.3 mm, which is shorter than 58% of keyboards and equal to 1.5% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
TKL
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
87
N. of keys
87
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 87 keys, which is more than 44.6% of keyboards and equal to 18% of keyboards.
Profile
low-profile
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Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
â–² Better than 57% of models
This keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 57.3% of keyboards and equal to 42.7% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
yes
Multi-device pairing
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This keyboard supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth version
5.2
★ Better than 91% of models
This keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2, which is newer than 90.8% of keyboards and equal to 7.6% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
yes
Mac compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
160 h
Battery life
160 h
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 160 h on a charge, which is shorter than 53.3% of keyboards and equal to 1.2% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
?
RGB zones
87
RGB zones
87
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 87 RGB zones, which is more than 58.4% of keyboards and equal to 11.6% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
Underglow / side lighting
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
aluminum/plastic
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
ABS
Keycap profile
LSA
Legend method
laser-etched
Legend method
laser-etched
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
This keyboard uses laser-etched legends, which are less durable than 86.3% of keyboards and equal to 10.9% of keyboards.
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Keychron K1 QMK Wireless vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 0.9 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.1 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.1 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.1 mm vs 4 mm
  • 2 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    3 h
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <2.5 h – >6 h
    This keyboard charges faster than the average keyboard (3 h vs 5 h). The average keyboard takes 5 h to charge.
    3 h vs 5 h
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 0.3 mm shorter actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    1.7 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a longer maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.7 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    1.7 mm vs 2 mm
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • 39.1% lower weight
    Weight
    596 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (596 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    596 g vs 978 g
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 0.4 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    1.3 mm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.3 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.3 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 36.8% cheaper
    Keychron K1 QMK Wireless is cheaper than the average keyboard (£95 vs £130).
    £95 vs £130
  • 39.1% lower weight
    Weight
    596 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (596 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    596 g vs 978 g
  • 1.6 ° lower typing angle
    Typing angle
    3.4 °
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a lower typing angle than the average keyboard (3.4 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    3.4 ° vs 5 °
  • 13.09 mm lower keyboard height
    Height
    25.16 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is lower than the average keyboard (25.2 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    25.16 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 2 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    3 h
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <2.5 h – >6 h
    This keyboard charges faster than the average keyboard (3 h vs 5 h). The average keyboard takes 5 h to charge.
    3 h vs 5 h
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 0.9 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.1 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.1 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.1 mm vs 4 mm
  • 0.3 mm shorter actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    1.7 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a longer maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.7 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    1.7 mm vs 2 mm
  • 0.4 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    1.3 mm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.3 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.3 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 50% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >5.9k mAh
    This keyboard has a smaller battery than the average keyboard (2000 mAh vs 4000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4000 mAh.
    2,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • Less durable legends
    Legend method
    laser-etched
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This keyboard uses laser-etched legends, while the average keyboard uses double-shot.
    laser-etched vs double-shot
  • 20 h shorter battery life
    Battery life
    160 h
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (160 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    160 h vs 180 h
  • 7% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Keychron K1 QMK Wireless
    the average keyboard
    Keychron K1 QMK Wireless has a lower user score than the average keyboard (7.48 vs 8.000).
    7.48 vs 8
  • 75% lower matrix scan rate
    Matrix scan rate
    1,000 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <1k Hz – >8k Hz
    This keyboard has a lower matrix scan rate than the average keyboard (1000 Hz vs 4000 Hz). The average keyboard has a matrix scan rate of 4000 Hz.
    1,000 Hz vs 4,000 Hz
  • 7% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Keychron K1 QMK Wireless
    the average keyboard
    Keychron K1 QMK Wireless has a lower user score than the average keyboard (7.48 vs 8.000).
    7.48 vs 8
  • 50% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >5.9k mAh
    This keyboard has a smaller battery than the average keyboard (2000 mAh vs 4000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4000 mAh.
    2,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 20 h shorter battery life
    Battery life
    160 h
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (160 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    160 h vs 180 h
  • 75% lower matrix scan rate
    Matrix scan rate
    1,000 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <1k Hz – >8k Hz
    This keyboard has a lower matrix scan rate than the average keyboard (1000 Hz vs 4000 Hz). The average keyboard has a matrix scan rate of 4000 Hz.
    1,000 Hz vs 4,000 Hz
  • Less durable legends
    Legend method
    laser-etched
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This keyboard uses laser-etched legends, while the average keyboard uses double-shot.
    laser-etched vs double-shot

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leveltech.fr
19/05/2025
Summary of the review
Keychron K1 Max review: a sleek and high-performance keyboard
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Third-party reviews

Based on 154 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Keychron K1 QMK Wireless

  • Full QMK/VIA support for extensive key remapping and macro customization
  • Premium build quality with a solid aluminum frame and minimal flex
  • Triple-device Bluetooth pairing allows seamless switching between laptop, phone, and tablet
  • Hot-swappable switches (on specific models) allow for easy customization without soldering
  • Double-shot PBT keycaps are durable and resist oil/grease buildup
  • Ultra-slim, low-profile design provides a more comfortable typing angle for many users

What we don't like about Keychron K1 QMK Wireless

  • Significant latency issues reported over Bluetooth connection, which may impact competitive gaming
  • Earlier models (non-Pro/Max) lack adjustable feet, forcing a flat typing angle
  • Standard ABS keycaps on some variants feel cheap and can be slippery
  • Compact and tight key spacing may lead to an increase in typos for some users
  • Rear-centered USB-C port is less ideal for cable management than a side-mounted option
  • Status indicators (Caps Lock, Battery) can be difficult to see in bright lighting

Verdict

The Keychron K1 QMK Wireless (Version 6) is an ultra-slim, low-profile mechanical keyboard featuring an 80% Tenkeyless (TKL) layout and an aluminum frame for a premium, lightweight build. It offers versatile connectivity via Bluetooth 5.2 for up to three devices or a stable 1000 Hz polling rate in USB-C wired mode, fully supporting macOS, Windows, and Linux with dedicated keycaps. Main characteristics include pre-lubed low-profile MX mechanical switches (red, brown, or banana), 22 RGB backlight effects, and a powerful ARM Cortex-M4 MCU that enables extensive customization via the Keychron Launcher web app and open-source QMK firmware. Key pros are its ergonomic three-level typing angles, hot-swappable switch options for solder-free customization, and long-lasting 2000 mAh battery providing up to 166 hours of use with backlighting off. Notable cons include the 90 Hz polling rate limitation in Bluetooth mode, which may not suit competitive gaming, and the fact that stock ABS shine-through keycaps can develop surface wear or 'shine' over time compared to PBT alternatives.

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