Keychron · Updated July 2026
Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard: price, specs & release date
Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: keychron.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
- Best for Solid, durable build and brilliant construction; Stellar typing experience and sound.
- Skip if Wired-only, no wireless connectivity (V1 Max variant is wireless) is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$59.99Is the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard a good buy?
At $60, the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard is the cheapest of the 18 mechanical keyboards we track, where the median is $145. On the spec sheet, its key count of 84 is at the median of the 16, and its release year of 2022 is at the median of the 13.
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One independent lab measured this product across 2 physical metrics — speed and dimensional accuracy. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
One whitelisted hands-on review survived verification: Tom's Guide (base wired Keychron V1, May 2024). The reviewer tested the board directly and calls the sub-$100, hot-swappable 75% keyboard effectively faultless, praising its solid build, stellar typing feel and sound, and the easy VIA web app. The only real drawback is that it is wired-only, though the reviewer notes the pricier V1 Max variant adds wireless.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-05-22
Tested by Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- Solid, durable build and brilliant construction
- Stellar typing experience and sound
- Hot-swappable with strong customization for sub-$100
- Easy-to-use VIA web app for remapping and RGB
Commonly flagged
- Wired-only, no wireless connectivity (V1 Max variant is wireless)
Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted source reviewed this exact model, so no cross-source agreement or disagreement can be assessed.
The sources (1)
Typing test speed (10fastfingers): 81 WPM · Typing test accuracy (10fastfingers): 92.06%
The Keychron V1 offers a stellar typing experience.
The Keychron V1 is brilliantly constructed.
The Keychron V1 doesn't support wireless connections and is wired-only
Specifications
| Price (US) | $59.99 — current on record (was $44.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Keychron |
| Released | 2022 |
| Layout | 75% |
| Key count | 84 |
| Switch type | Keychron K Pro (MX-compatible) |
| Hot swappable | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB-C wired only |
| Backlight | RGB |
| Knob | Yes |
| Build material | ABS polycarbonate (double gasket mount) |
| Wireless | No |
Source: keychron.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by keychron.com. Keychron product JSON API — variant titles confirm 75% layout, wired-only connectivity, hot-swap, ABS housing, knob variant (Fully Assembled Knob / Barebone Knob). K Pro switches included in fully assembled versions. Price range $44.99-$69.99 directly from variant pricing.
Is the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard worth it vs cheaper mechanical keyboards?
Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard against its closest cheaper and pricier mechanical keyboards on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Layout | Key count | Switch type | Hot swappable | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard this | $59.99 | 75% | 84 | Keychron K Pro (MX-compatible) | Yes | USB-C wired only |
| Keychron K8 Pro QMK/VIA Wireless Mechanical Keyboard | $74.99 | 80% TKL | 87 | Gateron G Pro or Keychron K Pro (MX-compatible, 3-5 pin) | Yes | Bluetooth 5.1 / USB-C wired |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard?
One whitelisted hands-on review survived verification: Tom's Guide (base wired Keychron V1, May 2024). The reviewer tested the board directly and calls the sub-$100, hot-swappable 75% keyboard effectively faultless, praising its solid build, stellar typing feel and sound, and the easy VIA web app. The only real drawback is that it is wired-only, though the reviewer notes the pricier V1 Max variant adds wireless. Praised: Solid, durable build and brilliant construction; Stellar typing experience and sound; Hot-swappable with strong customization for sub-$100; Easy-to-use VIA web app for remapping and RGB. Flagged: Wired-only, no wireless connectivity (V1 Max variant is wireless). (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard cost?
The Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard has a US price of $59.99, as of 2026-07-26.
How does the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard compare on price?
At $60, the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard is the cheapest of the 18 mechanical keyboards we track, where the median is $145.
Has the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard's price dropped?
No — since 2026-06-27 the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard has risen 33.3%, from $44.99 to $59.99; the lowest we have recorded is $44.99 (2026-06-27).
What is the lowest price the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard is $44.99 on 2026-06-27.
Is now a good time to buy the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard?
The Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard is currently $59.99; the lowest we have recorded is $44.99 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
When was the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard released?
The Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard was released 2022.
What are the Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard's key specs?
Keychron V1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard (Keychron): layout 75%, key count 84, switch type Keychron K Pro (MX-compatible), hot swappable Yes, connectivity USB-C wired only. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $59.99 at keychron.com, 2026-07-26. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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