Keychron K1 V4 wireless keyboard review - low profile awesome!
60This is a review of the Keychron K1 V4 wireless. A mechanical keyboard that's pitched as wireless (via Bluetooth 5.1) and has a number of highlights that includes a low profile design, high-quality look and feel and some nice features too. It's not without its problems though, as I'll show you.
I bought this keyboard as an alternative to my favourite keyboard - the Logitech G915 TKL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqgZCZCZZHk
Hear just the keyboard sounds here - https://youtu.be/oAsjvEIurf0
The Keychron K1 is remarkably cheap by comparison.
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The official site - https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k1-wireless-mechanical-keyboard
The Keychron K1 is available in a few different setups. For example, you'll see it here in the TKL (Tenkeyless) format, but you can also get it in full 104 key layout. It also comes with either white backlighting (as here) or RGB (more expensive). And a choice of switch options - Gateron low profile red, Gateron low profile blue and Gateron low profile brown.
These low profile switches are designed to be comfortable and easy on the fingers. Ultra-slim with low-profile Gateron red, blue or brown switches, it was 48% slimmer than conventional switches with an ultra-thin body of 18mm for a great feeling.
Type: Gateron Low Profile Mechanical Switch
Colour: Red
Number of Switches: 12
Actuation Force: 50±15gf
Pre-travel: 1.5 ±0.5mm
Travel Distance: 2.75 ±0.25mm
Behaviour: Linear
Sound Level: Quiet
Highlights are:
Comfortable typing experience
Easy on the eye design
Premium quality for a reasonable price
Excellent and interesting lighting settigns
Mulitple hardware level controls
Works with PC, Mac and Android
Lowlights:
Bluetooth didn't work for me
No low-latency 2.4Ghz wireless :(
Specifications of the Keychron K1:
Color: Black
Number of Keys: 87 and 104 keys
Switches: Low profile switches
Number of Multimedia Keys: 12
Main Body Material: Aircraft-grade aluminum
Keycap Material: ABS
Layout: ANSI
Backlit Types: 18
Backlit: Adjustable 4-level RGB backlit
System: Windows/Android/Mac/iOS
Battery: 2000mAh Rechargeable li-polymer battery
BT Working Time (Backlit off on 87-key White Backlight version): Up to 190 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
BT Working Time (Backlit off on 87-key RGB Backlight version): Up to 110 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
BT Working Time (White backlit): Up to 36 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
BT Working Time(RGB): Up to 38 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
Connection: Bluetooth and Type-C cable
Bluetooth version: 5.1
Bluetooth Device Name: Keychron K1
Dimension (87-Key): 355 x 120mm
Weight: About 650g / 1.43 lbs
Dimension (104-Key) : 435 x 120mm
Height incl. keycap (front): 22mm
Height incl. keycap (rear): 26mm
Weight: About 805g / 1.77 lbs
Operating Environment: -10 to 50℃
1 x Keyboard
1 x USB-A to USB Type-C Cable
1 x Keycap Puller
1 x User Manual
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