Expert Reviews95
The reviewer calls it their favourite keyboard ever, with slick typing and a tank-like build.
Keychron Q1 HE
5 expert reviews#3 of 10 keyboards
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recommend
recommend
Best for typing feel
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Keychron Q1 HE, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: build quality. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by Expert Reviews, WIRED, Tom's Guide and 2 more
The catch: It is expensive, with proprietary switches and limited switch choices.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 80 to 95All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Keychron Q1 HE?
WIRED90
An excellent, robust Hall effect keyboard with great typing feel and deep software customisation.
Tom's Guide90
An excellent keyboard for both gaming and typing, and the most customisable Hall effect board the reviewer has tried.
Tom's Hardware80
A solid wireless magnetic-switch board with reliable connectivity and good build.
Trusted Reviews80
A powerful wireless keyboard with great build, rapid trigger and easy web software.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Build quality4 of 5
What critics dislike most
Software and app2 of 5
Price2 of 5
Alternatives
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Common questions
Is the Keychron Q1 HE worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. It is expensive, with proprietary switches and limited switch choices.
Do critics agree about the Keychron Q1 HE?
Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (Tom's Hardware) to 95 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 15 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Keychron Q1 HE?
Software and app (2 of 5 reviews), Price (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Keychron Q1 HE?
The Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.