Keychron
V1
- 75% with knob
- Hot-swappable
- QMK/VIA
Price when we saw it
$69.99$94.99seen at Keychron on 16 Aug 2026
This was a sale price when recorded. Check the current price and selected variant before ordering.
No retailer rating is included in this comparison.
What we can tell you
A 75% board with a knob, hot-swap sockets and PBT keycaps, aimed at people who want to tinker without assembling a keyboard from parts. Four switch options are offered at checkout, and because the sockets are hot-swap, that choice is not permanent, which is the main argument for the board. The case is ABS plastic rather than aluminium, and that is where the saving against the metal-cased models sits.
What the specifications favour
- Hot-swap sockets with four switch options published
- PBT keycaps and QMK/VIA firmware rather than vendor software
- A rotary knob and a compact layout that keeps the function row
What to check before you buy
- ABS plastic case rather than the aluminium used elsewhere in the line
- Wired only
- The recorded price was promotional against a higher list figure
Published specifications
The table shows the specifications recorded in this comparison. “Not recorded” means a value is missing here, not that the product lacks the feature or that the manufacturer has never published it.
| Layout, as the vendor names it | 75% compact |
|---|---|
| Keys | Not recorded |
| Switch technology | Mechanical |
| Switch options offered | Keychron K Pro Red, Keychron K Pro Blue, Keychron K Pro Brown, Keychron K Pro Banana |
| Hot-swappable switches | Yes |
| Number pad | No |
| Connections | Wired |
| Battery | Not recorded |
| Battery life, as quoted | Not recorded |
| Backlight | RGB |
| Keycap material | PBT |
| Case material | ABS plastic |
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz |
| Remapping software | QMK/VIA |
| Wrist rest included | Not recorded |
| Spill resistance claimedA vendor claim, not a rating we verified. | Not recorded |
Which setup filters match this product?
Use these categories to narrow your options in the setup builder. Check the specifications for the full list of supported features.
- Switch type
- Mechanical
- Size
- TKL / 75%
- Connection
- Wired
What this page is based on
We have not tested this product. This page summarizes published specifications and retailer information; the sources and price dates are shown below. A missing value means it is not recorded in this comparison.
Sources (1)
- Keychron: Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard (Manufacturer, read 16 Aug 2026)Cited for: the model name, the price, the size, how it connects, the switch type, the specifications
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