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Keychron Q1 Pro

A 75% full-metal wireless custom keyboard with QMK/VIA support.

Brand

Keychron

Reference Price

From $149.99

Reference price; regional pricing and bundles may differ.

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Product type

75% wireless custom mechanical keyboard

Core function

Ready-built enthusiast keyboard with wireless use, hot-swap switches, and programmable keys

Compatibility

macOS, Windows, and Linux support

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.1 and USB-C wired mode

Key Facts

Layout

75%

Body

Full CNC-machined aluminum

Dimensions

327.5 × 145 mm; 22.6 mm front height and 35.8 mm back height without keycaps

Weight

1736 g ± 10 g for the fully assembled version

Firmware

QMK-based key remapping through Keychron Launcher

Switch sockets

Hot-swappable, compatible with 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches

Battery

4000 mAh rechargeable Li-polymer battery

Battery life

Up to 300 hours with backlight off; up to 100 hours with RGB at lowest brightness

Polling rate

1000 Hz wired mode; 90 Hz wireless mode

System support

macOS, Windows, and Linux

Product Overview

The Keychron Q1 Pro is a 75% wireless custom mechanical keyboard with a full CNC-machined aluminum body, QMK-based programmability, hot-swappable MX-style sockets, and macOS, Windows, and Linux compatibility. Official specifications list Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C wired mode, a 4000 mAh rechargeable Li-polymer battery, and 1000 Hz polling in wired mode.

What Stands Out

Open this if you want a finished keyboard that still exposes enthusiast choices. The metal case, gasket structure, keymap firmware, hot-swap sockets, and cross-platform support make the custom-keyboard idea easier to understand and use.

Why It Matters

It turns a niche custom-keyboard build into a complete product object. The value is not only the specification list; it is the combination of physical construction, typing feel, software openness, and cross-platform support in a product a non-builder can still understand and use.

Best For

Mac and Windows users who want a programmable full-metal mechanical keyboard without starting from a barebones kit.

Not For

Not the best fit for lightweight travel, silent offices, number-pad work, 2.4 GHz wireless, or low-latency wireless gaming.

Things to Know

Fully assembled versions include the PCB, case, PC plate, keycaps, and switches; barebone versions do not include keycaps or switches.

Keychron also lists newer Q1 Max and Q1 HE variants, so Q1 Pro should be read as an earlier Q Pro reference point rather than the newest wireless flagship.

Color, switch, and kit options vary by listing; use the official product page to verify the exact configuration and reference price.

Sources

Official product page

keychron.com

Covers

75% layout, QMK/VIA support, 6063 aluminum body, CNC processing, gasket-mounted structure, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C wired mode, 4000 mAh battery, hot-swap sockets, and wired/wireless polling rates.

Official about page

keychron.com

Covers

Describes Keychron's keyboard and mouse design focus, open-source firmware direction, and product portfolio context.

Company identity reference

prnewswire.com

Covers

Identifies Keychron Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. in a public release, useful as a secondary company identity check.