Keychron Q1 HE Wireless Magnetic Gaming Keyboard (Carbon Black) – Overview
Switches
Gateron Nebula magnetic
Double-rail magnetic switches, hot-swappable with the same type
Gateron Nebula magnetic
Double-rail magnetic switches, hot-swappable with the same type
Actuation
Adjustable 0.2 to 3.8 mm
Set per key in 0.1 mm steps, with Rapid Trigger
Adjustable 0.2 to 3.8 mm
Set per key in 0.1 mm steps, with Rapid Trigger
Layout
75%, with knob
Compact ANSI layout with a rotary knob for volume or shortcuts
75%, with knob
Compact ANSI layout with a rotary knob for volume or shortcuts
Connectivity
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C
1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired; up to 3 Bluetooth devices
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C
1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired; up to 3 Bluetooth devices
Battery
4000 mAh
Up to about 100 hours with the backlight off
4000 mAh
Up to about 100 hours with the backlight off
Programming
QMK + Keychron Launcher
Remap keys, macros, actuation and Dynamic Keystroke
QMK + Keychron Launcher
Remap keys, macros, actuation and Dynamic Keystroke
Build
CNC aluminium, gasket
6063 aluminium body in Carbon Black, double-gasket mount
CNC aluminium, gasket
6063 aluminium body in Carbon Black, double-gasket mount
Keycaps
Double-shot PBT, OSA
OSA-profile PBT with Mac and Windows keycaps included
Double-shot PBT, OSA
OSA-profile PBT with Mac and Windows keycaps included
Warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
1 Year Carry-In
Keychron manufacturer warranty
Keychron Q1 HE Wireless Magnetic Gaming Keyboard (Carbon Black) Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Keychron |
| Model | Q1 HE QMK Wireless Custom Keyboard |
| Part number | Q1H-M1 |
| EAN | 4895248871286 |
| Colour | Carbon Black |
| Version | Fully assembled with knob, Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula switches |
| Compatibility | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Keys and Switches | |
| Layout | 75%, ANSI, with knob |
| Switches | Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula |
| Actuation point | Adjustable 0.2 to 3.8 mm in 0.1 mm steps |
| Gaming features | Rapid Trigger, Dynamic Keystroke (up to 4 actions per key) |
| Hot-swappable | Yes, Gateron double-rail magnetic switches only (not Magnetic Jade or KS-20) |
| Keycaps | Double-shot PBT, OSA profile |
| Stabilisers | PCB-mounted screw-in |
| Backlight | South-facing RGB |
| Programmable | QMK firmware, Keychron Launcher |
| N-key rollover | Yes, wired and wireless |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless | 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 (up to 3 devices) |
| Wired | USB Type-C |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired, 90 Hz on Bluetooth |
| Power | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh rechargeable Li-polymer |
| Battery life | Up to approx. 100 hours (backlight off) |
| Physical | |
| Body | CNC-machined 6063 aluminium |
| Plate | Aluminium |
| Mount | Double-gasket design, removable acoustic pad |
| Dimensions | 327.5 x 145 mm |
| Height without keycaps | 22.6 mm front, 35.8 mm rear |
| Typing angle | 5.2° |
| Weight | Approx. 1735 g |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 50 °C |
| In the Box and Warranty | |
| In the box | Q1 HE keyboard (fully assembled) Mac and Windows keycaps 1.8 m USB-C cable USB-A to USB-C adapter |
| Warranty | 1 Year Keychron Carry-In |
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About the Keychron Q1 HE Wireless Magnetic Gaming Keyboard (Carbon Black)
The Keychron Q1 HE is a 75% wireless keyboard with Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, aimed at gamers who want adjustable actuation and typists who like a heavy aluminium board. Each key’s actuation point can be set from 0.2 to 3.8 mm, with Rapid Trigger and Dynamic Keystroke for fast repeat inputs. It connects over 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2 or USB-C and is configured through QMK and Keychron Launcher. This Q1H-M1 version has a Carbon Black CNC aluminium body with a double-gasket mount, south-facing RGB and OSA double-shot PBT keycaps, and weighs about 1.7 kg.
