{"id":549324,"date":"2023-02-07T17:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T14:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/compact-comfortable-and-wireless-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2023-02-07T17:00:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T14:00:50","slug":"compact-comfortable-and-wireless-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-comfortable-and-wireless-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Compact, Comfortable, and Wireless \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2906193e3c7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-comfortable-and-wireless-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CCompact_Comfortable_and_Wireless_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Compact, Comfortable, and Wireless \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-comfortable-and-wireless-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-comfortable-and-wireless-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-comfortable-and-wireless-review-geek\/#Design_and_Form_Factor_Save_That_Desk_Space\" >Design and Form Factor: Save That Desk Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-comfortable-and-wireless-review-geek\/#Typing_Feel_Silky_Smooth_and_Satisfying\" >Typing Feel: Silky Smooth and Satisfying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-comfortable-and-wireless-review-geek\/#Customization_Software_VIA_Is_Open-Source_But_Im_Open_to_Change\" >Customization Software: VIA Is Open-Source, But I\u2019m Open to Change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-comfortable-and-wireless-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_the_Keychron_Q1_Pro_Keyboard\" >Should You Buy the Keychron Q1 Pro Keyboard?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-comfortable-and-wireless-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/compact-comfortable-and-wireless-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CCompact_Comfortable_and_Wireless_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Compact, Comfortable, and Wireless \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>7\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\" data-nosnippet=\"\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong><br \/><small class=\"price_starting_at\">Starting At<\/small> $179<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-143660\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/c8488a59.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Keychron Q1 Pro keyboard on desk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you get a Keychron board, you know you\u2019re getting quality. Pre-lubed keyswitches, a sturdy aluminum chassis, wireless or wired connectivity, and unrivaled customization make <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keychron.com\/products\/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard?variant=40378290339929\">Keychron\u2019s Q1 Pro<\/a> a mechanical keyboard you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n<p>This is the first <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/748634\/what-is-bluetooth\/\">Bluetooth<\/a> Keychron board I\u2019ve tested, and I must say I love how clean a wireless mouse and keyboard make your desktop look. There are a few things I could do without when it comes to the Q1 Pro, like deck flex I haven\u2019t experienced with other Keychron boards, but I would still consider it a daily-driver-worthy keyboard.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wireless or wired connection<\/li>\n<li>Multipoint Bluetooth<\/li>\n<li>Volume knob<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy chassis<\/li>\n<li>Smooth, elegant typing feel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant deck flex<\/li>\n<li>No height adjustment feet<\/li>\n<li>Finicky customization software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">Review Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_and_Form_Factor_Save_That_Desk_Space\"><\/span>Design and Form Factor: Save That Desk Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-143647\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1680a522.png\" alt=\"Keychron Q1 Pro dissected with individual parts labeled\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Keychron<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> 12.9 x 5.7 x 1.89in (327.5 x 145 x 48.1mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight: <\/strong>3.82lbs (1.74kg)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of keys:<\/strong> 81 (75%)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layout:<\/strong> ANSI or ISO<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> Wired (6ft\/1.8m cable), Bluetooth 5.1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frame material:<\/strong> Aluminum<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery Capacity:<\/strong> 4,000mAh (up to 90 hours with backlight on, 300 hours with backlight off)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging port:<\/strong> USB-C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re familiar with Keychron keyboards, you know the design you can expect. Visually, the Q1 Pro is almost identical to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/117481\/keychron-q3-qmk-mechanical-keyboard-review\/\">Q3 QMK and Q5 QMK I\u2019ve reviewed previously. However, there are a few key differences.<\/p>\n<p>First, the Q1 Pro is a 75% board; this means you\u2019re missing roughly a quarter of the keys from a full keyboard. Most noticeably, the numpad is absent from the right-hand side. If you see a lot of data entry in your day-to-day, that may be enough to turn you off of this board then and there. You may want to check out a 96% layout, like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keychron.com\/products\/keychron-k4-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboard\">K4 Pro<\/a>, instead.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you forgot keyboards came with numpads in the first place because you\u2019ve been using the top row for who knows how long, the Q1 Pro\u2019s compact form factor can save you desk space (a godsend if you\u2019re starved for mousepad real estate).<\/p>\n<p>Instead, looking at the right side of the board, you\u2019ll see a few navigation keys like Pg Up and Home below a (programmable) volume control knob. This satisfying addition gets rid of the need for yet another keyboard shortcut or an annoying Alt+Tab just to mess with the volume mixer. I find one spin of the knob typically raises or lowers the volume by 30% (on Windows).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat if I\u2019m a Mac user?\u201d There\u2019s a switch on the back of the Q1 Pro with your name on it. Toggle it to the left, and your Q1 Pro\u2019s Alt and Windows keys become Command and Option keys to navigate your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le computer. Keychron also includes both keycap sets (Windows and Mac) in the box so you can swap them out as needed.<\/p>\n<p>To the left of the Windows\/Mac toggle is another switch that controls whether the keyboard is connected via Bluetooth, Cable (wired), or Off. The Q1 Pro is fully usable as a wired keyboard\u2014just plug the USB-C cable in if you run out of battery in the middle of your document or <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to sturdiness and stability, few do it like Keychron. A CNC-milled aluminum case, double-gasket design, screw-in stabilizers over plate-mounted\u2026the list of premium components and craftsmanship goes on.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> What changed between the Q1 and Q1 Pro? Check out our review of the Keychron Q1 for more info.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>However, there is one compromise with the Q1 Pro over other Keychron boards I\u2019ve reviewed in the past. Whereas the Q3 and Q5 QMK are equipped with steel top plates to keep everything locked in tight, the Q1 Pro\u2019s plate is made of polycarbonate. This comes with a somewhat unsightly side effect: deck flex.<\/p>\n<p>You can pound away at one of Keychron\u2019s boards with a steel plate all day long and see absolutely no movement between the top plate and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/310370\/all-those-confusing-mechanical-keyboard-terms-explained\/\">PCB<\/a> underneath it. The Q1 Pro, on the other hand, jumps up and down with each keystroke like a two-time pogo stick world champ.<\/p>\n<p>How much does this affect the typing experience? Not a whole lot\u2014actually, it may even be beneficial in your eyes if you enjoy a springy typing experience (and the way the flex changes the sound and feel of each key). But the physical stress of a bending board and repeated bottoming-out of the keys may dig into the durability down the line.<\/p>\n<p>The underside of the Q1 Pro is much less exciting, featuring no height adjustment options, logos, or much of anything else. There are four small rubber feet in each corner to keep the board from sliding around as you type, and that\u2019s about it.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the Q1 Pro is a compact but chunky board that I would use all day long on a desktop, but never dream of carrying around with me if I didn\u2019t have to, thanks to its nearly 4lb weight.<\/p>\n<p>Looks and durability are great and all, but how does it feel to type on the Q1 Pro?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typing_Feel_Silky_Smooth_and_Satisfying\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Typing Feel: Silky Smooth and Satisfying<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-144044\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7a5b5e93-1.jpg\" alt=\"Left side of the Keychron Q1 Pro's keycaps\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is the most important aspect of a keyboard to me. If the keys are as crunchy as eggshells or as flimsy as a Twizzler, I\u2019m not interested. Thankfully, the Q1 Pro is silky smooth with a little tactile bump as you bottom out each key, the way all mechanical keyboards would be if I had a say in it.<\/p>\n<p>This model came installed with pre-lubed Keychron K Pro Red switches, but you can also choose K Pro Brown or K Pro Banana (along with any of the switches on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keychron.com\/products\/keychron-k-pro-switch\">Keychron\u2019s accessories page<\/a>). If you get tired of Red switches one day, just swap them out for Banana the next; you don\u2019t even have to turn off the keyboard. This is because the Q1 Pro,\u00a0kicking the soldering iron to the side in the name of ease and efficiency, is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/352276\/what-are-hot-swappable-devices\/\">hot-swappable<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-144045\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/23ea8ccb.jpg\" alt=\"Pre-lubed Keychron K Pro Red switches with the keycaps removed\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Q1 Pro\u2019s efficiency doesn\u2019t stop there, though. What if you have more than one device to type on, like a MacBook and a Windows PC? That\u2019s where <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/820840\/what-is-multipoint-bluetooth\/\">multipoint Bluetooth<\/a> comes in. With multipoint tech, you can link the board with up to three devices at a time, swapping through them at a moment\u2019s notice using the Fn + 1, 2, or 3 keys.<\/p>\n<p>And when you\u2019re all ready to type, your fingers will naturally find the divots in Keychron\u2019s KSA double-shot PBT keycaps. I like how each individual key hugs your finger, unlike a chiclet board which is all too easy to smash two or three keys at once as a result of their flat form factor.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the sound-absorbing foam packed inside, you can still hear a pinging sound emanating from certain keys as they bottom out (like Backspace in particular), and, while this may bother some, it\u2019s nothing compared to the sticking keys and terrible tactile feel you\u2019ll find on so many of the keyboards pumped out today. And, thanks to the handy <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/789557\/what-is-n-key-rollover-nkro\/\">NKRO<\/a>, I didn\u2019t notice any ghosting or double inputs.<\/p>\n<p>I could type on Keychron keyboards all day long, and in fact, I do. Nearly every review I write up (aside from other keyboards) is a result of hours on a Keyhcron keyboard. There are few things I would change, but if you notice something here and there you want to customize, Keychron won\u2019t stand in your way\u2026unless you\u2019re talking software.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customization_Software_VIA_Is_Open-Source_But_Im_Open_to_Change\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Customization Software: VIA Is Open-Source, But I\u2019m Open to Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-144060\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/986870fa.png\" alt=\"VIA customization software, Design tab\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Keychron consistently knocks it out of the park with almost every aspect, except one: software.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re used to plug-and-play applications like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.razer.com%2Fsynapse-3&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Razer Synapse<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.logitechg.com%2Fen-us%2Finnovation%2Fg-hub.html&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Logitech G HUB<\/a>, you\u2019re in for double or triple the steps to get to the Keychron customization station.<\/p>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to download the customization app <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keychron.com\/products\/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard?variant=40378290339929#:~:text=VIA%20for%20Linux-,Get%20the%20Q1%20Pro%20keymap%20working%20on%20VIA,-Since%20the%20VIA\">VIA<\/a> (available for Mac, Windows, and Linux). Then, download the keymap, which comes in the form of a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/devops\/what-is-json-and-how-do-you-use-it\/\">JSON file<\/a>. Start VIA, head to the Settings tab, and enable the Show Design tab. Now, swap over to the Design tab and import the JSON keymap (you may need to extract the zip file first).<\/p>\n<p>Now, you can finally customize macros and lighting, test your keys, and update the board\u2019s firmware. Every time you open VIA, you\u2019ll have to reimport the JSON file before continuing. It\u2019s a bit of a headache, but once you\u2019re familiar with the process, it\u2019s not too difficult.<\/p>\n<p>I would appreciate one or two more layers of polish here, though. It just isn\u2019t as user-friendly as I want it to be\u2014software from big names in the game is the one thing I yearn for when it comes to Keychron\u2019s products.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_Keychron_Q1_Pro_Keyboard\"><\/span>Should You Buy the Keychron Q1 Pro Keyboard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-144066\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2f189cb1.jpg\" alt=\"Side view of Keychron Q1 Pro keyboard on a desk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While I think Keychron\u2019s Q1 Pro is an excellent keyboard that knocks the socks off the majority of other options, I don\u2019t think it\u2019s the best the company offers. If you\u2019re comfortable sacrificing wireless connectivity, I highly recommend one of the boards with a steel top plate like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Keychron-Mechanical-Tenkeyless-Programmable-Hot-swappable\/dp\/B09DRPDXJG?tag=lsmedia-14096-20&amp;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/143453\/keychron-q1-pro-mechanical-keyboard-review\/\">Q3 or Q5 QMK.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a nearly full-sized board, go with something from the K series, like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keychron.com\/products\/keychron-k4-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboard\">K4 Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Q1 Pro does hold its own as a compact, clean keyboard that offers a smooth, satisfying typing experience, and I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll be disappointed with it, but it wouldn\u2019t be my very first pick from Keychron\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keychron.com\/products\/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard?variant=40378290339929\">Keychron Q1 Pro<\/a> is available for pre-order in Carbon Black, Silver Grey, and Shell White with a smattering of available build levels and keyswitch choices. It will be available for purchase in April 2023 with a starting price of $179 for the barebones versions (no keycaps or switches) and $199 fully assembled.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong><br \/>7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong><br \/><small class=\"price_starting_at\">Starting At<\/small> $179<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wireless or wired connection<\/li>\n<li>Multipoint Bluetooth<\/li>\n<li>Volume knob<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy chassis<\/li>\n<li>Smooth, elegant typing feel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant deck flex<\/li>\n<li>No height adjustment feet<\/li>\n<li>Finicky customization software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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