Keychron โQ1 HE 8K: A Premium, Customizable Gaming Keyboard
The Keychron Q1 HE 8K delivers a premium unboxing experience, continuing a trend โseen โขin other Keychron โkeyboards. Beyond theโ keyboard itself, the inclusion of extra macOS keycaps, disassembly โขtools, and a selectionโ of gaskets, screws, and feet encourages users to personalize theirโ setup.
Build quality is a strong point. the aluminum caseโ boasts a consistent, flawless finish,โค freeโ of blemishes. โคDuring testing,a minor issue was noted: some of the ultra-fast magnetic Lime switches exhibited slight looseness within their sockets. While none dislodged, โthe play was perceptibleโ duringโ switch removal for audio testing.
The keyboard utilizes keychron’s standard white-on-black double-shot PBT keycaps, presented in the OSA profile. โคDespite being marketedโค as “OEM Spherical Angle,” the keycaps feature a cylindrical, rather than spherical, top. Though, they provide a โcomfortable typing experience comparable to those found on theโ Keychron K4 HE.
A redesigned adjustable knobโ adds a touch โof style โขwith a small purple aluminumโข plate. The color scheme seamlessly integrates with the keyboard case, though theโฃ purple accent is a shade darker than the โขcorresponding accent keys. While โฃvisually appealing, โขthe texture on the knob’s โside presents aโค slightly reduced grip compared to the knurled designs of previous โKeychronโฃ models. โคDespiteโ this, the knobโข remains a useful feature, offering programmable macro functionality beyond โคtheโ default volume control.
theโฃ Keychron Q1 HE 8Kโฃ presents a well-built andโฃ highly โcustomizable keyboard suitable โfor gamingโ and general use, โfunctioning reliably inโ both wired and wireless configurations.