The Keychron Q1 keyboard is the first custom keyboard model of Keychron, which will be released next month and is of interest to many keyboard players. This is also the first keyboard of Keychron to support QMK firmware so that players can customize everything on the keyboard in the best way according to their personal preferences. So what is outstanding about the keyboard? Let's find out through the short Q&A below!
Q: When is the Keychron Q1 expected release date?
A: Keychron is expected to launch Q1 around late July or early August on Keychron's official website and start shipping around September.
(For the official Vietnam schedule, it will be about 1 month later, but the price will be better for the price you order and ship to Vietnam)
Q: Will Keychron Q1 be available for Pre Order or commercial sale?
A: Customers can pre-order Q1 Pre Order first and after stock is available it will be sold commercially
Q: What options does Q1 have?
A: Keychron offers two versions of the Keychron Q1: barebone and basic kit. The basic kit comes with Gateron G Pro series switches and your choice of Doubleshot ABS keycaps while the barebone kit comes with everything except the switches and keycaps.
Q: How much does the Keychron Q1 cost?
A: The Keychron Q1 will have an extremely competitive price, starting from the initial price of $139 for the barebone and $169 for the basic set. (This is the international price, the price in Vietnam will be a bit higher)
Q: What specific accessories will be available for customers to purchase separately?
A: Accessories including a badge, PBT keycaps, switches, custom cables and some other accessories will be sold as additional accessories on the Keychron website.
Q: Since the badge is an accessory, what happens if I buy the accessory set without the badge? And how will the Knob be sold?
A: There will be a switch on that slot. Customers can pull the switch out and install the badge. The Knob will be sold with a different PCB because it is not removable and will be released later.
Q: Is the Q1 compatible with Durock stabilizers?
A: Keychron has done extensive testing on the Keychron Q1 and it is compatible with Durock V2 and Cherry stabilizers.
Q: What material is Keychron Q1 made of?
A: The body of the Keychron Q1 is CNC-machined 6063 aluminum with an anodized matte finish. So the Q1 promises to deliver a premium experience when used.
Q: Does Keychron Q1 have Bluetooth?
A: No, there is no Bluetooth keyboard compatible with QMK on the market yet. But Keychron is working on it now but it will take more time to design and develop.
Q: Will Keychron develop more versions of QMK?
A: Keyhron will soon release more versions of the Q series with 65% layout or Q3 and Q4 with other layouts
