Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard (US ANSI Keyboard)

SKU: V1-A2
€84,00

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Switches


The fully assembled version includes:
  • ABS plastic housing
  • The keyboard PCB, screw-in stabs, and the steel plate
  • Double-shot OSA PBT keycaps (including Mac & Windows keycaps)
  • Keychron K Pro switches

The barebone version does not include the keycaps and switches.
No discount codes can be used for V1.

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Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Keychron V1

The V1 is a fully customizable mechanical keyboard ready for any situation. It’s a great option to introduce you to the custom keyboard world. With its compact 75% layout, QMK/VIA support, acoustic silicone pad, and double-shot PBT keycaps, the V1 is designed for ultra typing comfort and boost productivity.

Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Frosted Black Version (Translucent)

Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Carbon Black Version (Non-transparent)

Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Customize Your V1

Choose the keycaps, switches and more accessories for your V1

All-Around Customizable Keyboard

To build a fully customizable keyboard, we designed every component to be easily assembled so you can customize and adjust any or every parts the way you want.

Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Programmable Knob

Designed to enhance your creative workflow, its premium rotary encoder allows you to customize your favorite keys and macros on the knob through the VIA software with ease.

Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard

You can easily customize the V1's knob to your desired key or macro commands like zooming in/out, adjusting screen brightness, brush size, volume, selecting video clips or photos, or backlight hue.

Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard

An Epic Core Inside The Keyboard

A brand new powerful ultra-low-power Arm structure MCU armed with 128K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is up to 1000 Hz out of the box, which makes latency non-existent for the competitive game.

OSA Profile Double-shot PBT Keycaps

For the new double-shot PBT keycaps, we built a new profile. It has a similar height to the OEM profile and has an SA-like shape. We named it the OSA (OEM spherical angled) keycap. The PBT keycaps will provide excellent oil resistance, enhance the type feel, and prevent the legends from fading out.

OSA Profile Double-shot PBT Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard Keycap
Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Switch layouts between macOS & Windows

Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the Keychron V1 comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard, one for each system.

Program V1 with QMK & VIA

With full QMK and VIA support, you can easily program and remap each key on the keyboard. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, even the knob, and more. 

Program V1 with QMK & VIA

Get the V1 keymap working on VIA

To get started, please follow the steps: Download the appropriate kemap JSON file below, open VIA, turn on "Show Design tab" on "Settings" tab, drag the JSON file into the “Design” tab on VIA to get the V1 keymap working on VIA.

 Since the VIA code for the V1 is still awaiting approval from Github, it is not yet automatically recognized, so you will need to manually download and import the V1 keymap.

Note: Only the right JSON file can be input, please find the right version keymap JSON file which matches your keyboard to download.

V1 Knob Version Keymap JSON Files

Hot-swappable.

The hot-swappable sockets are mounted on the PCB, so you can install or change the switches without soldering. The PCB supports both 3 pin and 5 pin MX mechanical switches.

South-facing RGB LED Lights.

The south-facing RGB LED is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle with the premium non-shine-through PBT keycaps installed. The south-facing RGB is also free from interference when the users install OEM or Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on the keyboard.

Barebone ANSI Layout Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Pre-lubed Keychron K Pro Switch

By optimizing the switch mold, the K Pro switch wobbles less than a standard mechanical switch and feels smoother on each hit. Plus, the factory pre-lubed process on all the K Pro switches (exclude the clicky ones), no doubt this will ensure the best smoothness at your fingertips when typing.

Gateron G Pro Switch Features
All New Screw-In PCB Stabilizers

All New Screw-In PCB Stabilizers

The screw-in design increases stability and makes it easier for changes and upgrades. Precise craftsmanship makes the stabilizers more stable and less shaky. The big keys’ (space bar, shift, enter, delete) typing experience is now more stable and smooth. The Keychron V1 also supports third-party stabilizers, including Cherry or Durock.

Looking for ISO Layout?

The V1 ISO collection comes with fully assembled keyboards with 🇬🇧UK, 🇩🇪German, 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪Nordic, 🇨🇭Swiss, 🇫🇷French, and 🇪🇸 Spanish layout.

Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard ISO Layout

Typing Sound Test

Keychron V1 Review From Hardware Canucks

Keychron V1 Review From Squashy Boy

What's in the box?

Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron V1 Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Specs

Width148.7 mm
Length328.5 mm
Front Height17.9 mm  (without keycaps)
Back Height25.8 mm (without keycaps)
Feet Height2.4 mm
Angle3.5° / 8.5° / 11°
Weight970 g ± 10g (Fully assembled weight)
Body MaterialSolid ABS Plastic
PlateSteel
Polling Rate1000Hz
Mount StyleTray Mount Design
Keycaps (Fully Assembled Version)Double-shot PBT keycaps, not shine-through, OSA Profile (OEM height, SA shape)
SwitchesKeychron K Pro (Fully assembled version)
BacklightSouth-facing RGB LED
Switch SupportHot-swappable (5 pin & 3 pin)
StabsScrew-in PCB stabs
ConnectivityType-C cable
CableType-C cable + Type-A to Type-C adapter
MCUUltra-low-power Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32L432 (128KB Flash)
Operating Environment-10℃ to 50℃
Keychron V1 User Guide

Learn more about the Keychron V1 such as the V1 shortcuts, assembling the V1, factory reset, and more in the FAQ section.

Customer Reviews

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P.P.
Great value

Delivery was quick and I love the keyboard. I previously had 2 mechanical keyboards that were around half the price of this one. Just blows them out of the water stock. Great value on sale and I recommend it highly if you are looking to get into this hobby as a beginner, like myself.

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Alen Z.
Surprisingly good for the price

Got the keyboard few days ago, I am surprised for how good it is for the price. Don't even need to mod anything, stabs are pretty good, no metal sound/resonance, brown switches are pretty good, highly recommend!

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D.L.
Perfect

I've been digging deep into the custom keyboards' world before buying me one, and then I decided to buy this keyboard. It's absolutely perfect for whoever wants to start with custom keyboards because it feels so good and it's FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE. The switches are hot-swappable but you can choose from 3 different types (I picked the browns, 10/10 would choose them again, supercreamy) , the default keycaps are good quality and pretty decent color and it's compatible with QMK and VIA softwares to re-map the keybinds (which is something very important and you should look for it in every keyboard). The RGB is nice, you can choose from a lot of color schemes and select the LED's brightness. They also give you a kit with the keyboard, very useful and the USB-C cable seems pretty durable, they give you also an USB-A to type C adapter if you don't have any USB-C port on your PC. Also, the shipping has been way too fast considering it was shipped from China (I'm in Italy).
The only flaw is the lack of a wireless option, but for this price you can close an eye for it.
Very satisfied, 100% would rebuy it again and again.

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S.C.
Love it

I love this keyboard because it's very beginner friendly for those who are starting with custom keyboards, or just aren't interested in deconstructing or building their own. I got brown switches and they are very creamy, I love the way they sound and everyone comments on them. The design is also very attractive. I've been using it for almost half a year now and I'm very satisfied with it. I just wish it also had a wireless option too, but hey, you get what you get for the budget

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Anonymous
Very good keyboard for begginers

Very nice keyboard. I won't regret buying it. Only think I would say to buyers watch out for switches, I've got mine with red ones and it's not my type because it has no click when pressed and that is pretty bad for typing. I will recommend this size, it is small enough for every set-up but still has everything you need like easy to use F tabs that are good when doing something for school or research and when gaming to easier press alt+f4.