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Keychron V1 75% Wired Mechanical Keyboard, QMK/VIA Programmable, Hot-swappable K Pro Brown Switches, Compatible with Mac Windows Linux - Carbon Black

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  • 81 Keys Mechanical Keyboard: The V1 is a fully customizable mechanical keyboard ready for any situation. It’s a great option to introduce you to the custom keyboard world while every component can be easily assembled. With its compact 75% layout, acoustic silicone pad, the V1 is designed for ultra typing comfort and boost productivity.
  • Fully Customizable From the Inside Out: To build a fully customizable keyboard, we designed every component easily assembled, including keycaps, switches, gasket, plate, and case foam if you want. With QMK and VIA support, you can easily program and remap each key on the keyboard. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, and more.
  • Hot-swappable Support: With the mechanical tactile brown switch provides unrivaled tactile responsiveness with up to 50 million keystroke lifespan. You can also hot-swap the V1 with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering required. The PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizer for “big keys” such as space bar, shift, enter, and delete are designed for less wobbliness and smooth performance.
  • Compatible with both macOS & Windows Systems: Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the Keychron V1 comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard.
  • Double-shot PBT Keycaps & South-facing Backlight: The V1 comes with our unique OSA profile and double-shot PBT keycaps that aim to provide a more comfortable and subtle fingertip feel with excellent oil resistance for long-term use. The south-facing RGB is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle and free from interference when the user installs Cherry- profile alternative keycaps on the V1.

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Keychron V1 QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Knob Version

The Keychron V1 is a fully customizable mechanical keyboard with QMK/VIA support. Anyone can intuitively master any keyboard keys or macro commands (incl. the knob) through the VIA software. The V1 is designed to be able to assemble easily, so you can customize the hardware and software with endless possibilities.

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Hot-swappable

The Keychron K Pro mechanical switches come with an optimized mold with more precise positioning, and less wobbliness will certainly improve your fingertip feel. The Keychron switch is durable enough with unrivaled tactile responsiveness on the tactile brown switch and up to 50 million keystroke lifespan.

The hot-swappable sockets supports both 3 pin and 5 pin MX mechanical switches (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.), so you can customize your favorite switches without soldering.

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Program Each Key and Macro with QMK/VIA

Simply connect the V1 to your device with a cable, import the V1 keymap JSON file into the VIA software, drag and drop your favorite keys or macro commands to remap any key you want on macOS, Windows, or Linux operating systems, e.g.: create a macro command of a screenshot on macOS. Check our user guide or user manual for more instructions.

A brand new ultra-low-power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 MCU which is powerful, and armed with 128K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers.

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All New Screw-In PCB Stabilizers

The screw-in design increases stability and makes it easier for changes and upgrades. Precise craftsmanship makes the stabilizers more stable and less wobbly. The big keys’ typing experience is now more stable and smooth. The Keychron V1 also supports third-party stabilizers including Cherry or Durock.

Wired Connectivity

A reliable USB Type-C wired connection with 1000 Hz polling rate and NKRO make sure you won't miss a beat no matter cranking out emails or code.

Note: Please avoid connecting the V1 with a laptop through a hub to ensure enough power supply. For the same reason, please turn off the keyboard backlight if the V1 is connecting with a tablet.

Double-shot PBT Keycaps & South-facing RGB

The V1 comes with our unique OSA profile (OEM profile with spherical-angle) and double-shot PBT keycaps that aim to provide a more comfortable and subtle fingertip feel with excellent oil resistance for long-term use.

The south-facing RGB is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle and free from interference when the user installs Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on the V1.

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All-Around Customizable Keyboard

We designed every component to be easily assembled, including keycaps, switches, gasket, plate, knob and case foam if you want.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimension 12.93 x 5.85 in (328.5 mm x 148.7 mm)
Weight 970 g ± 10 g (2.14 lb ± 0.02 lb)
Angle 3.5° / 7.08° / 9.52°
Body Material Solid ABS Plastic
Plate Material Steel
Polling Rate 1000 Hz
MCU Ultra-low-Power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 (128KB Flash)
Keycaps Double-shot PBT Keycaps, OSA Profile (OEM Height, SA Shape)
Switches Keychron K Pro Mechanical Brown
Hot-Swappable Yes, compatible with most of the 3pin and 5pin MX switches such as Cherry, Kailh, Panda, Gateron, etc.
Backlight South-facing RGB LED
Stabilizers Screw-in PCB Stabs
Mount Style Tray Mount Design
Connectivity Type-C Wired
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Customer Ratings
For gaming
4.5
4.7
4.3
4.7
4.7
Ergonomic
4.5
5.0
4.0
5.0
Quality of material
5.0
4.7
4.8
Brightness
4.1
4.8
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Keychron Direct
Keychron 2020
Keychron Direct
Keychron 2020
Keychron Direct
Keychron 2020
connectivity tech
USB-C
Bluetooth
USB-C
wired
number of keys
81
81
82
81
87
87
compatible devices
Laptop, Mac, PC
Computers or devices with a USB port and Mac or Windows operating system
Laptop, Tablet, PC, Smartphone
Laptop, Mac, PC
Mac, Windows
keyboard description
Gaming
Mechanical, Programmable, Customizable, Backlit
Office, Home
75% Layout Custom Mechanical Keyboard (QMK/VIA, Wired)
Gaming
Mechanical
operating system
Linux,Mac,Windows
Windows, Linux, Mac OS
Linux
Windows, Linux, Mac OS
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Customers like the ease of modification and sound quality of the keyboard. They say it's easy to make custom modifications and the sound quality is amazing. They appreciate the smooth, great switches and the build quality of this well made keyboard. Customers also appreciate the quality and value of the product.

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18 customers mention15 positive3 negative

Customers like the quality of the keyboard. They mention it's a great keyboard for typing, with a good layout. Some say the build process is annoying and the sound is lacking. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and value of the product.

"...: the packaging, the palpable quality, and most of all by the smooth, crisp, quiet and effortless typing experience...." Read more

"Very nice keyboard, good value for money, I bought the Q1 v2 a while ago, and this basically looks and feels the same except for the aluminum vs..." Read more

"...Even the shape of the keys is great and I love how my fingers feel on them. The sound of the keys other than the space bar is also top notch...." Read more

"...It’s my perfect idea of a starter pc. Good stuff and upgradable. If I had tweak one thing I wish there was more options to keycaps of the start!" Read more

18 customers mention14 positive4 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the keyboard. They say the keys come pre-lubed, and they sound amazing. They also say the feel and sound is just perfect, and it's not too noisy.

"...packaging, the palpable quality, and most of all by the smooth, crisp, quiet and effortless typing experience...." Read more

"...little bit of tactile feedback, but the switches are smooth, the board sounds good and very pleased with this purchase...." Read more

"This keyboard is super sturdy, sounds incredible (aside from a bit of a loud space bar, but is fixed with some lube)...." Read more

"...The overall feel is fantastic and the sound of the other keys is great, but the issues below are still a bit disappointing...." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the keyboard. They mention that it is well made, solid, and dependable. Some appreciate the dependable keys, lights, cable, and switches. Overall, most describe it as a very premium keyboard at a budget price.

"...and was BLOWN AWAY--by everything: the packaging, the palpable quality, and most of all by the smooth, crisp, quiet and effortless typing..." Read more

"...It is a very premium keyboard at a budget price...." Read more

"This keyboard is super sturdy, sounds incredible (aside from a bit of a loud space bar, but is fixed with some lube)...." Read more

"...The volume/mute knob is another nice touch that feels very solid/well made and gives the keyboard a little old-fashioned analog flair...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers find the keyboard well worth the price, and mention it's amazing out of the box. They also say the brown switches are the best investment.

"...It is a very premium keyboard at a budget price...." Read more

"Very nice keyboard, good value for money, I bought the Q1 v2 a while ago, and this basically looks and feels the same except for the aluminum vs..." Read more

"The price was unbelievable good. It’s my perfect idea of a starter pc. Good stuff and upgradable...." Read more

"...worth the money :)" Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They say the keys on the v1 feel great, silky smooth, and solid. Some love the weight and the feel of the product.

"...: the packaging, the palpable quality, and most of all by the smooth, crisp, quiet and effortless typing experience...." Read more

"...The keyboard seems very solidly built and I absolutely love the feeling of the keys and the key presses...." Read more

"...I like how the V-series has no bezel. They're very comfortable. As mentioned, I also ended up buying a V5 for work...." Read more

"...The keys on the v1 feel great. There are many mods and features that people talk about like gasket mounting...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the switches of the keyboard. They mention that the switches are great, smooth, and immaculate.

"...switches since I like a little bit of tactile feedback, but the switches are smooth, the board sounds good and very pleased with this purchase...." Read more

"...The quality of the keycaps, lights, cable, and switches is immaculate...." Read more

"I like the size. Switches are smooth. Quick Response when Pressed...." Read more

"The keyboard is really good, the switches are great, haven't had any issues. This is the GMMK pro for 5x cheaper...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the keyboard easy to customize and modify. They appreciate the options for customizing and mods and say there's little to no setup required.

"My favorite keyboard in my collection, it works well and easy to make custom modifications to." Read more

"...Sure enough they are awesome. Super smooth. Love the options for customizing and mods I can do to this board. Everything stock on it is nice!..." Read more

"...Little to no set up required - I did change the RGB settings right away...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the keyboard. They mention that it works well, has a solid build, and has no issues. The keys type well and the knob works great. Overall, customers say it's a great product and one of the best budget mechanical keyboards.

"My favorite keyboard in my collection, it works well and easy to make custom modifications to." Read more

"My kids love these keyboards for gaming. Feels like a solid build. No issues." Read more

"The keys type well and knob works great. It's a fantastic entry into the customizable mechanical keyboard world. Well worth the price!" Read more

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First off, let me say that I am a novelist, which means that I do a LOT of typing. Currently I'm working on an epic novel that is over 1.5 million words long. I mention this because my review of the Keychron V1 is based on its feel and functionality for TYPING, not gaming.Recently I found myself getting bored with typing on the keyboard I was using (a Qwerkywriter typewriter-style keyboard), so I started shopping around for a different one. Over the course of a month, I bought a dozen keyboards and ended up returning eight of them. Of the ones I kept (a Durgod Taurus 320 TKL with blue switches, a Royal Kludge limited edition with yellow switches, and a Steelseries membrane style keyboard), they were all terrific, but each had a tiny problem. Like "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," one keyboard was too hard, another too soft, etc. But then I got the Keychron V1 (with red switches) and was BLOWN AWAY--by everything: the packaging, the palpable quality, and most of all by the smooth, crisp, quiet and effortless typing experience. The Keychron V1 is just right, or GOLDILOCKS as I put it.Every day, I write for 8 to 12 hours, producing between 2,000 and 5,000 words a day (the equivalent of 8 and 20 typed pages), which translates to a LOT of typing, so I need a keyboard that is going to be a joy to type on (and won't tire out my fingers). The Keychron V1 is that keyboard. I'll definitely keep and use (from time to time) the other keyboards I mentioned--we all need some variety--but in the V1 I see a true workhorse. From the moment I pulled it out of the packaging and experienced its heft, its gravitas, I knew it was going to be my go-to keyboard, and the one that will carry me through to the finish line on my epic novel.The keyboard has a couple features that I won't have any use for (e.g., the RGB backlighting), so I won't speak to those. I have no idea how this will perform for gaming, but I CAN attest to its perfection as a typing keyboard. If you are someone who does a lot of TYPING (a writer or a coder), do yourself a favor and GET THIS KEYBOARD. At about $100 it's a bargain.
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First off, let me say that I am a novelist, which means that I do a LOT of typing. Currently I'm working on an epic novel that is over 1.5 million words long. I mention this because my review of the Keychron V1 is based on its feel and functionality for TYPING, not gaming.

Recently I found myself getting bored with typing on the keyboard I was using (a Qwerkywriter typewriter-style keyboard), so I started shopping around for a different one. Over the course of a month, I bought a dozen keyboards and ended up returning eight of them. Of the ones I kept (a Durgod Taurus 320 TKL with blue switches, a Royal Kludge limited edition with yellow switches, and a Steelseries membrane style keyboard), they were all terrific, but each had a tiny problem. Like "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," one keyboard was too hard, another too soft, etc. But then I got the Keychron V1 (with red switches) and was BLOWN AWAY--by everything: the packaging, the palpable quality, and most of all by the smooth, crisp, quiet and effortless typing experience. The Keychron V1 is just right, or GOLDILOCKS as I put it.

Every day, I write for 8 to 12 hours, producing between 2,000 and 5,000 words a day (the equivalent of 8 and 20 typed pages), which translates to a LOT of typing, so I need a keyboard that is going to be a joy to type on (and won't tire out my fingers). The Keychron V1 is that keyboard. I'll definitely keep and use (from time to time) the other keyboards I mentioned--we all need some variety--but in the V1 I see a true workhorse. From the moment I pulled it out of the packaging and experienced its heft, its gravitas, I knew it was going to be my go-to keyboard, and the one that will carry me through to the finish line on my epic novel.

The keyboard has a couple features that I won't have any use for (e.g., the RGB backlighting), so I won't speak to those. I have no idea how this will perform for gaming, but I CAN attest to its perfection as a typing keyboard. If you are someone who does a lot of TYPING (a writer or a coder), do yourself a favor and GET THIS KEYBOARD. At about $100 it's a bargain.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sigue funcionando perfecto por mas de 1 año
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome value for money
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Francisco Moreira Cordero
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy satisfecho con la relación calidad precio.
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Francisco Moreira Cordero
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy satisfecho con la relación calidad precio.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 26, 2023
Elegí este kit para iniciarme en este mundo de los teclados custom.
Honestamente, tenía expectativas más bajas, creo que la relación calidad-precio del producto es maravillosa. No puedo esperar a que llegue todo lo demás que pedí para empezar a "meterle mano".
Muy satisfecho con la compra, lo recomiendo ampliamente.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto... si hubiera durado
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