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Keychron Q1 HE

Name: Keychron Q1 HE
Brand: Keychron

Highly rated

Average of 5 professional reviews

5 of 5 recommend it · broad agreement

Where the 5 reviews landedRange 80–95

5060708010087 avg

Exact average 87.0 · all scores printed by the outlets

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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.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100

95
Expert ReviewsThe outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2024
The reviewer calls it their favourite keyboard ever, with slick typing and a tank-like build.
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90
WIREDHands-on review
An excellent, robust Hall effect keyboard with great typing feel and deep software customisation.
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90
Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2024
An excellent keyboard for both gaming and typing, and the most customisable Hall effect board the reviewer has tried.
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80
Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025
A powerful wireless keyboard with great build, rapid trigger and easy web software.
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80
Tom's HardwareHands-on review · 2024
A solid wireless magnetic-switch board with reliable connectivity and good build.
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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, 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

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Top pick, narrowlyKeychron Q1 Max4 reviews · critics agree89

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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 (Trusted Reviews) 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 Keychron Q1 Max (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.