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What are the connectivity options for the Keychron Q1?
Is the Keychron Q1 compatible with both macOS and Windows?
Does the Keychron Q1 support hot-swappable switches?
Hello, I bought a new Keychron Q1 Pro today from a local shop around my place and loved it immediately. I watched a lot of YouTube videos that mentioned the pinging sound these boards has. When I started using it I didn't notice that much of a ping. So I opened it and it seems like there's already some tape installed (force break mod); I'm not 100% sure if this should be here brand new.
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Lastly I noticed the knob's slot at the back of the PCB seems messed up. (Photo here)
I'm still new in the world of mechanical keyboards so I'm not sure if I was given a repacked/used unit. Kindly advise if I should ask for a replacement. Thanks in advance champs! Cheers! 🍻
TL;DR: Best keyboard I've ever owned!
I've been using my new Keychron Q1 HE for a few days and love just about everything it has to offer. Build quality is outstanding. You could use this heavy keyboard as a bludgeoning weapon if you run out of ammo during the zombie apocalypse.
Adding 2.4GHz wireless was long overdue and works so much better than Bluetooth. I use the keyboard wired to my PC and via 2.4GHz to my M3 Air. I'm now fully hooked on magnetic switches. The customization options are pretty cool. Typing on my other mechanical keyboards just feels wrong now.
I'm going to get a different set of keycaps. A minor annoyance is not being able to tell if CAPS LOCK is active since you can't see any lighting change through the caps. There's no height adjustment so I got a pair of little flip up risers ($7 Amazon) to raise the keyboard to a more comfortable typing position.
I prefer a lighter touch, so bought a set of Gateron Dawn magnetic switches along with the keyboard. These hot-swappable switches can be difficult to remove. I tried several tools, but nothing worked. I didn't want to use too much force and risk damaging my keyboard, so checked a few YT videos. I found a solution by using a watch band removal tool, I was able to pry up the switches with ease.
I'm super pleased with this Q1 HE. At $220, it ain't cheap, but I think it's well worth the price. I couldn't add pics to this post, so here's a link to them: Q1 HE pics