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Hi, I'm interested in buying one of the Q series Keychron keyboards. Can you please tell me what are the main differences between the Q1 V1 and V2 models? Also, is it worth paying extra for the V2 version? Additionally, I would like to know if the only difference between the Q1 Pro and the other models is its wireless feature.
Coming from a ducky SF. Was thinking of picking up a keychron Q2 but now not sure if I should go with the Q1 knob version instead. Anyone have any insights between the two? Thank you!
looking to purchase either for the kit of my first ever mechanical keyboard and wondering why the q1 is like twice the price of the v1. does it do anything to warrant the price?
I’ve made my decision on a keychron over a gmmk pro (thank god) but now I’m not sure which keychron I want. Im getting a barebones board of either the q1 v2 or q2. I like the smaller keyboard but I literally have no idea if I would miss the function keys. For anyone who owns either the q1 v2 or q2, any input? Thanks!
I picked up the q1 v2 recently, and I chose it over the q2 because I do use a few of the F keys fairly regularly.
My use case for a smaller (than full size) keyboard was that I wanted to reduce overall length. I was not concerned with the width, so for me the extra width with the F row was no big deal.
The length of the Q1 v2 and Q2 is the same (327.5mm)
If I never used the F row I'd have gone for the Q2 though.
I just got my Q1 and it's amazing compared to the K70 I'm switching from. I like to play games occasionally so having the F keys for quick saving, pulling up the steam browser, saving a gameplay clip, etc is pretty nice. I guess they wouldn't be completely necessary for most games or other applications but I didn't want to lose so much functionality after only using 100% boards.
The updated Q1 should also be just as good as the Q2. I saw a lot of older reviews from when it came out had a lot of complaints but they seem to have fixed pretty much all of that. I got the preassembled one because I wanted a white board to match the keycap set I'm getting. The included caps, prelubed stabilizers and gateron pro reds and are actually pretty nice. Would be completely content if I were to have to keep it in stock form.
I would suggest ordering the wrist rest and alternative plate (it comes with a steel plate by default) if you think you may want either of those at some point. Keychron charges $30 shipping for everything so it's best to order everything in one go.