Keychron K1 Pro QMK/VIA Programmable Keyboard for Windows and Mac

Why the K1 Pro?

Flat and mechanical

The Keychron K1 Pro is a mechanical low-profile keyboard, meaning it is a flat model with mechanical keys. These keys last longer compared to scissor or membrane keys. Additionally, a mechanical keyboard is easy to clean and the switches are simple to replace (with the Hot Swappable version), allowing you to customise your keyboard to your liking. The K1 Pro is equipped with Gateron Low profile MX 2.0 switches.

External features

The K1 Pro has an 80% layout (87 keys), meaning the numeric keypad on the right side is absent. This makes the K1 Pro a compact keyboard, allowing for ergonomically sound use. You can keep your computer mouse close to you, preventing shoulder complaints. As an upgrade to the Keychron K1, the K1 Pro is equipped with PBT double shot keycaps. These are, unlike ABS keycaps, wear-resistant and do not leave fingerprints. Extra keycaps are included, allowing you to use the keyboard with macOS, Windows, and Linux.

The keyboard features RGB lighting with small LEDs. These lights give your keyboard cool lighting effects, making its use just a bit more enjoyable. This is often an added value, especially for gamers among us. The K1 Pro comes with 22 different RGB backlight patterns. Finally, there are foldable feet on the underside of the keyboard, allowing you to use the K1 Pro at 3 different angles.

What makes the K1 Pro so good?

The keyboard can be used both wirelessly and wired. Charging is easy with the included USB-A to USB-C cable. The polling rate for wired use is 1000Hz, meaning this keyboard is very suitable for gaming. Wirelessly, this polling rate is 90Hz.

You can use the K1 Pro wirelessly via a Bluetooth 5.1 connection. This allows you to connect to 3 devices simultaneously, for example, your PC, laptop, and tablet (handy for students and hybrid workers!). Switching between these devices is easy with a single press of a button.

Programmable using QMK/VIA software

The Keychron K1 Pro is one of the first low-profile keyboards that can be programmed using QMK/VIA software. With this software, you can assign any function you want to each key, such as combination keys and macros. By compressing several actions into a single button press, you will be able to work faster. In the blog written by Keychron, you can read all about this software. You can download the software here, approximately halfway down the page.

What’s new?

The K1 Pro is essentially an improved version of the Keychron K1 keyboard. For example, it is now possible to set macros and assign any function you want to the keys. The battery lasts longer, but this does result in a slightly heavier weight for the K1 Pro. As mentioned earlier, the keycaps have also been improved. However, these are no longer shine-through.

Below is a summary of all the differences:

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Matching wrist rest

To relieve your wrists when using the keyboard, you can use a wrist rest. This allows you to rest your hands comfortably, preventing discomfort. The wrist rest is made of walnut wood and is naturally brown in colour. You can add it to your shopping cart along with the K1 Pro at the top right of this page.

Easy to carry

The K1 Pro is compact and nice and flat, making it ideal for carrying. To prevent it from getting dirty or keycaps falling off, it's smart to transport it protected. You can easily do this with the travel pouch. You can also easily add this to your shopping cart, at the top right of this page.

Pros and cons

•  Fully programmable keys
•  Mechanical switches
•  Can be used wired and wirelessly
•  Can be used with 3 devices simultaneously
•  No numeric keypad

Brief specifications

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Product features

•  Suitable for Windows, macOS and Linux
•  Programmable keys using QMK/VIA software
•  80% layout
•  Low profile design
•  Hot Swappable
•  Extra keycaps for Windows and macOS
•  Updated double shot PBT keycaps
•  With Gateron Low Profile MX switches
•  RGB backlight
•  Can be used wired and wirelessly
•  USB-C connection
•  Can connect to 3 devices simultaneously
•  Bluetooth 5.1
•  1000Hz polling rate
•  Quick switching between PC, laptop and tablet
•  Flat design
•  3 adjustable heights

Replacing switches

Battery life with wireless Bluetooth use

What's in the box?

• 1 x K1 Pro keyboard
• 1 x USB-A to USB-C Cable
• 1 x Switch puller
• 1 x Keycap puller
• 1 x Manual

Frequently asked questions