Q1 HE Wireless Custom Magnetic Keyboard, QMK Launcher

As a software developer, I spend most of my day typing, so I’m probably more picky about keyboards than the average person. After using the Keychron Q1 HE for a few weeks, I can honestly say it’s one of the best keyboards I’ve owned. The build quality stands out immediately. The aluminum case feels incredibly solid, and there’s zero flex. Typing on it feels smooth and consistent, whether I’m writing code, responding to messages, or working through long debugging sessions. I was initially curious about the Hall Effect switches because of all the hype around adjustable actuation and rapid trigger features. While those are great for gaming, what I appreciated most was being able to fine-tune the keyboard to match my typing style. It actually made the experience feel more natural and comfortable during long workdays. The wireless connection has been reliable, battery life has been good so far, and switching between my work laptop and personal machine is effortless. The sound is also excellent—quiet enough for meetings but satisfying enough that typing feels enjoyable. It’s not a cheap keyboard, but after trying several mechanical keyboards over the years, this is one of the few purchases that genuinely felt worth the money. If you spend hours every day in front of a computer, you’ll probably appreciate the difference.

After about a week of daily use, the Keychron Q1 HE has completely transformed my typing experience. Every keystroke feels deliberate and precise—the keys have a soft-touch surface that’s comfortable for extended use, and the action is crisp without being too loud. Compared to my entry-level Keychron C2 (Keychron Brown switches), this board is noticeably quieter and smoother, while still delivering satisfying feedback. The build quality is outstanding. The aluminum frame gives the keyboard a solid, premium feel, and there’s zero flex even with heavier typing. It’s a sturdy desk companion that feels like it’s built to last a lifetime. Being a hall-effect switch keyboard, the Q1 HE lets you adjust actuation points per key—something I haven’t fully explored yet since I’m not a serious gamer, but it’s a very cool feature for those who want ultra-responsive input - as low as 0.1mm! One of my favorite features is the ease of configuration. Through the Keychron launcher web-app, you can remap keys and tweak settings without downloading any bloated software. And for those who want full control, the keyboard supports flashing custom firmware. Pros: • Excellent typing feel: soft-touch keys with crisp, quiet actuation • Hall Effect switches allow adjustable actuation points • Sturdy, premium aluminum frame • Seamless switching between up to 3 Bluetooth devices • Easy customization via web app—no software install needed! • Option to flash custom firmware for advanced users • Hot-swappable switches for easy modding • Customizable, south-facing RGB gives a nice subtle glow Cons: • On the heavier side—less portable than plastic keyboards • Premium price point (but justified by build and features) • Advanced features like adjustable actuation may be underutilized by casual users • Can only set individual RGB colors with custom QMK firmware Overall, the Q1 HE delivers a polished, functional, and enjoyable typing experience with the flexibility and durability to match. It’s an excellent upgrade for anyone looking to invest in a high-quality mechanical keyboard that will last a lifetime and feels as good as it performs.

I don't even know how to start this review. Well, I have to admit that I was not sure about getting this keyboard. I have been using a Ducky One 60% layout to play FPS games, however, I wanted to have a keyboard that would allow me to control the volume and also that has arrow keys, a keyboard that I can use for gaming and productivity. Since I have heard a lot about Wooting keyboards, I wanted to try a keyboard with a hall effect switch. I The Keychron Q1 HE is everything I was looking for, the build quality is superb, and the keycaps are one of the best I have ever used. The feeling of the keyboard for typing and gaming is super quiet and I don't have to worry about waking my wife while gaming. This is a heavy keyboard in a very good way, the hall effect switches are super nice, and the web software is super intuitive and easy to use. There is almost nothing to complain about. The only few things are that this keyboard does not have adjustable feet, so you are stuck with the default position, however, is not bad at all. Another thing is that when I set the actuation point of the S key to less than 0.5 the key will somehow stuck, this was very frustrating while I was gaming. I did not have any problem with the other keys that I set to 0.2 actuation point they worked just fine my only problem was with that specific key, I don't know if this is a defective key or if that was a software-related problem. I was able to work around this issue by setting the S key to the 1.0 actuation point. Overall, I am super pleased with this keyboard, I will continue buying more keyboards from this brand they are top-of-the-line products. I will recommend this product to anyone who wants a keyboard in a small form factor for gaming, media, and typing.

As someone who works in an office at a computer for 8-12 hours a day having a nice keyboard is something I really appreciate and this is definitely a very nice keyboard. Everyone loves the sound these switches making and you can definitely feel how durable this thing is. However while being very durable it is definitely very heavy as well with the metal base. Super comfy to use and I love the button layout on this so not having the numpad and just having the essential other keys to make it more compact was perfect for me. I can't speak to the battery life on it due to the fact I just keep it plugged in unfortunately. Due note this is very heavy to travel with. Little heavier then my 17" gaming laptop. To me as someone who spends a lot of time on a computer and enjoys hearing switches it's definitely worth it. If you don't enjoy hearing switches definitely not something for you. PROS Durable Comfortable Smaller Nice Sounding Switches CONS Heavy Switches are kind of loud but not necessarily unpleasant

The Keychron Q1 HE is a solid, high-quality keyboard. The magnetic switches offer a smooth and responsive typing experience, and the customization options are a nice bonus. It has a hefty, premium feel on the desk and performs well for both work and gaming. A bit pricey, but overall it delivers on what it promises and is definitely the best keyboard I have owned to date by a large margin.

Coming from 2 other Keychron brown and red switch keyboards this was like night and day changing to HE switches. Every input feels instantaneous and if that's not your thing then the software allows you to easily set the engage and disengage distance points of each key to your preference. The heavy metal case actually feels really good and it's nice knowing the weight is keeping the board nice and planted on my desk versus how with a plastic case it would move around a lot easier. Stock acoustics are amazing not loud but such a good sound. RGB is nice lots of effect options in the same software that you adjust key actuation points, can adjust brightness to your liking. Yes it is expensive but this absolutely feels like enough of a game changer to be worth it.

I really wanted to like this keyboard, but I can only give it two stars because my unit arrived with multiple quality control issues right out of the box. The first problem is cosmetic. One of the keycaps has visible ink overspray, and the aluminum case also has a paint blemish. I included photos showing both defects. For a keyboard in this price range, that kind of finish issue is frustrating. I contacted Keychron support about it. They offered to replace the keycap, which is fair, but for the paint defect on the metal frame they offered $5 compensation. For a $200+ keyboard that’s marketed as a flagship product, that response honestly felt ridiculous. The keycap design is also not great in my opinion. This model comes with Keychron’s OSA profile, and after using it for a while I found it uncomfortable. I previously used the KSA keycaps on the Q1 Max, and those felt noticeably better. With OSA I kept making mistypes and accidental presses while typing. Eventually I replaced the stock keycaps with a third-party Cherry profile set, and my typing speed immediately improved. The stock switches also feel heavier than expected. If you’re used to lighter switches like reds, these magnetic switches feel noticeably stiffer. Some users have noted the same thing with Keychron’s HE switches, which can feel progressively heavier during presses. Another big problem for me is the stabilizer tuning. My spacebar stabilizer had wobble and rattle from day one. When I press the left side of the spacebar it sounds solid, but pressing the right side produces a noticeable rattling noise. Unfortunately I hit the spacebar with my right hand while typing, so that noise was constant. I eventually had to disassemble the keyboard myself to improve it. I swapped the spacebar stabilizer with the Delete key stabilizer, and removed the small pad that was installed underneath the stabilizer. That reduced the noise significantly, but this is something I should not have to do on a brand-new keyboard. I also noticed scratchy or slightly metallic noise from some of the switches. After using the keyboard for a while I figured out which switches were causing the issue and moved them to keys around the edges that I rarely use. That made typing much more pleasant, but again it required extra work. The frustrating part is that the keyboard actually has a lot of potential. Battery life and connectivity are actually pretty good. The keyboard can reach around 100 hours of use with RGB turned off, which is decent for magnetic switches keyboard. Switching between my devices is straightforward. The aluminum case is solid. But for something that costs this much and is marketed as a flagship product, the fit, finish, and tuning should be much better out of the box. Right now it feels like something that requires a lot of tinkering just to reach the level I expected from the start.

Beautiful, solid, feels incredible to type on. When it works. I think that generally no one makes as beautiful of a board as Keychron does out of the box but firmware and (possibly) quality control issues in the hardware have given me nothing but headaches. Keys will stop working randomly: sometimes it's cleaning, sometimes it's apparently software (a reset might fix it), other times it's clearly some issue with switch contact to the PCB. I sent a support request in for this issue a year ago--almost to the day--and was ghosted. Now might right-arrow key has stopped working. Support is non-existent and will try to run the clock on your charge back window, the hardware is beautiful, the software sucks. If you decide to pull the trigger, possibly avoid firmware updates--they certainly have not fixed anything.

(Build Quality & Design) 5/5 The keyboard boasts an impressive full-aluminum body, giving it a premium feel that screams durability and sophistication. It’s built like a tank, feels substantial, and has a Double-Gasket Design. (Connectivity & Compatibility) 5/5 One of the standout features is the triple connectivity options, allowing you to use the keyboard wired, via Bluetooth, or with a wireless dongle. Seamlessly switching between Mac and Windows with a dedicated toggle is a game-changer, especially for those working across multiple systems. (Customization & Flexibility) 3/5 While the keyboard is marketed as hot-swappable, it does come with a caveat: you’re limited to switches approved and listed on their website. This restriction might disappoint those who enjoy experimenting with various switches. Additionally, the south-facing switches limit the compatibility with keycap sets and RGB illumination. (Software Experience) 4/5 The weakest link in this otherwise stellar keyboard is the web app. Updating the keyboard is more of a chore than it should be. For a product at this level, I expected a smoother user experience. Hopefully, future updates will address these shortcomings. However, they offer a lot of other features (Dynamic Rapid Trigger, Multiple Actions, One Keystroke, (Conclusion) Overall, I will give it 5/5 because it offers much of what I need, and I like the design. It’s an excellent keyboard with standout hardware and connectivity, but software and customization limitations hold it back from being perfect.

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