The Keychron V1 Bargain

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The Keychron V1 might be the best 75% keyboard that can be customized right now. The Keychron V1 price is incredible and availability isn't bad at all. This is a keyboard you absolutely need to know about for gaming, typing and more.
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0:00 - A $84 75% Mechanical Keyboard!?
0:53 - Size & Weight
1:32 - Understanding the V1 Price
1:59 - Unboxing the V1
2:09 - Design & BUILD Quality
3:39 - The V1 Keycaps
4:36 - Keyboard QMK and VIA Support
4:57 - More Accessories
5:22 - RGB Lighting
5:51 - Sponsor Spot
6:23 - Switches Explained
7:52 - ASMR Goodness
9:06 - The Problem & Final Thoughts
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@BassFury13 Жыл бұрын

Finally you cover up the rabbit hole of "Custom mecanical keyboard" This Keychron V1 made a huge move on this hobby, one of budget kings at the moment

@W1th3rrose Жыл бұрын

I got a v1 barebones version and got 2 sets of switches. The first one was the akko cream blue tactiles, and the second one (the one I use now) are the akko snow blue greys. I got some matcha green keycaps off of amazon and it sounds really nice. If anyone is just starting out with the hobby, I would recommend a kit like this. Overall, without the lubing equipment, it cost me about 140-150. its a really good deal.

@hernandrew Жыл бұрын

Great review! Personally, I've been loving my Keychron Q3 (force break mod & Boba U4T switches) and I must agree the OSA doubleshot keycaps are really nice.

@electronics-girl Жыл бұрын

Those keycaps look amazing! I will definitely think about getting one of these if I ever switch back to using a desktop instead of a laptop as my daily driver. Great review!

@jurriaandejongh8677 Жыл бұрын

That looks dashing! Nice review E, very smooth and pro.

@superpandabacon Жыл бұрын

Ah, a keyboard video! I've been looking into getting the K4 96% myself (to complement my RK100 I use for work) Please have a video on how to lube switches. Your cinematography and voice over will make learning it really easy. I'm slowly delving into modding my keyboards and already ordered a lube kit. I think this mechanical keyboard hobby's gonna be more satisfying than just gaming.

@NickBaysingar Жыл бұрын

After building a Q5 for my buddy and handling a few of their other kits, I gotta say that Keychron is a solid option for anyone who wants to dip their toes in to the custom keyboard hobby. They have pretty competitive pricing in my opinion and their boards are rock solid. Hell, their stabilizers even sound great out of the box which is a huge plus for beginners since crappy stabilizers will break an entire build and beginners aren't gonna know how to tune and lube stabilizers. I remember testing the stabilizers on my buddy's Q5 while I was building it and just being like "Huh...these sound almost perfect already."

@michaelcarganilla2276 Жыл бұрын

Great review! This is the first video I watched on this channel and halfway through watching, I hit the subscribe button! Cheers!

@MrDespisedIcon Жыл бұрын

Would love for you to test the Q1 V2 some time down the line, it's made huge improvements over the original release Q1.

@IntoTheLabyrinth Жыл бұрын

Great video for a person like me who is starting to learn the ropes in custom mechanical keyboards. I highly appreciate the simple and direct explanation, not like other keyboard geeks who are so expert they sound snobby, if that makes sense.

@BrianJones-wk8cx Жыл бұрын

Keychron is such a great way in to the mechanical keyboard world. Still loving my wired C1 for productivity. While not as feature rich as the V1, it’s been amazing re-introduction to the mechanical keyboard world (I also own an IBM Model M from an old PS/2 machine decades old now).

@innovativeadvertising6463 11 ай бұрын

Hey, I'm glad you're loving Keychron keyboards! If you're looking to optimize your desktop setup, I highly recommend the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule. It's a versatile and powerful tool for maintaining a spotless environment, and its vacuuming and blowing capabilities make it perfect for cleaning your desk and keyboard. Check it out, it's definitely worth considering!

@ems6165 Жыл бұрын

Great review. I have the k6 and k4 which are great, but I've been wanting that QMK/via software option. I am planning to buy the V2 65% when it comes out later this month.

@abyshines Жыл бұрын

Absolutely well put together video, You are as good as Damitri. Kudos to HC.

@13thzephyr Жыл бұрын

I'm still using a K8, this V1 75% looks like my next upgrade but not anytime soon. My K8 is still solid for the work and the games that I play.

@Jezee213 Жыл бұрын

The Q8 just dropped, its an ortho but it looks super cool.

@CheeseManFuu Жыл бұрын

@@Jezee213 Q8 is alice (elitsts will say "arisu" but at this point who cares), not ortho. As much as I'm not a fan of ortho, Keychron is overdue to make an ortho. Ortho(linear) is everything aligned in a grid, a perfect rectangle, no staggering whatsoever.

@Jezee213 Жыл бұрын

@@CheeseManFuu ya like a plank ortholinear

@sazlefraz Жыл бұрын

@@Jezee213 if they make a q8 with the translucent case I'm buying it in ahearbeat lol

@Jezee213 Жыл бұрын

@@sazlefraz Ahh I know right! translucent kb cases are so awesome!

@aspectedits01 Жыл бұрын

Really good review! - I sure will recommend you guys to my friends

@pamdemonia Жыл бұрын

Those keycaps are really nice looking. They remind me of the keys on the old IBM Selectric II typewriter, which is a good thing. Plus double-shot!

@Deathsead747 Жыл бұрын

I low-key preferred the V1's sound profile more than the surprisingly pingy Q1.

@Futurisu Жыл бұрын

Same!

@SickThought Жыл бұрын

yeah, aluminum might look nice and it's good to know that your keyboard would make an adequate makeshift mace in case of a zombie apocalypse, but for sound plastic is honestly just straight up superior.

@IQDESTRUCTOR Жыл бұрын

the q series for all their dampening are horrifically pingy unless you get *really* quiet switches installed and kick out the default stabs. you can flick the q1 anywhere with your fingernail and it sounds like a high-pitched gong

@placeholder3863 Жыл бұрын

yeah you need mods for the q1 forcebreak and polyfill is a must

@AlexanderDiviFilius Жыл бұрын

Plastic keyboards tend to sound “better,” provided the plastic is a decent quality. This is why a lot of old 80s and 90s keyboards sound so good, especially with buckling spring or alps SKCM switches in them.

@DrivenKeys Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent review. Keychron has really stepped up their game, this is an amazing price for what you get. I'll probably buy their new OSA keycaps for my K2 Hotswap. Now I wish I had waited for the V1, instead of my GMMK Pro, because the heavy aluminum chassis is expensive and just plain ridiculous. I'd also liike to point out that using the led's for subtle backlighting with solid caps is an excellent aesthetic choice. It's not just for see-through. In fact, most see through caps are terrible, and most enthusiasts use the lighting with solid caps, they just need high contrast for darker rooms.

@DunkSouth 5 ай бұрын

Very informative, thanks!

@milenko8bradanov Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reviews !!! I bought a Keychron V1, and as a mechanical keyboard newbie, I am enjoying every bit of it ! It is much better than my former Ducky One 2 TKL, and the typing sound is very satisfying.

@calypsoraz4318 Жыл бұрын

I just got a Keychron Q3 a little over a week ago and I absolutely love this thing. I was previously on an original Corsair K70 and was considering their TKL K70. What a waste that would've been considering this keyboard is the same price and sounds a hundred times better.

@IronCan88 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I hope in the future, you can try doing the sound test while the keyboard is on a desk mat. Just so I can be sure whether the sound is from the keyboard or from the table top. Thank you. Very nice clear video and explanation by the way.

@little_forest Жыл бұрын

Seems to be a very nice option. And this new switches might be better than the old Gateron that Keychron was shipping with in the past. However, as of right now, it is not available in an ISO layout, so for us in europe the Q1 is still the only similar option. And to be fair, with the most simple mods you can think of, you easily get lost of the metallic ping on the Q1. I simply did the tape mod and put little duck tape stripes between upper and lower parts of the housing, and the ping is basically gone.

@LETSROCKTA Жыл бұрын

It is now I just bought one for me and another one for my son. We both love them:)

@innovativeadvertising6463 11 ай бұрын

Hey there, I noticed your comment {{3}}. I understand your concern with the metallic ping issue on the Q1. If you're looking for a solution, have you considered trying the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's a versatile cleaning tool that could help you keep your keyboard and other areas dust-free. Plus, it offers multiple accessories and efficient storage. Let me know if you want more details!

@waffle911 Жыл бұрын

K4 v2 user here. 96% / "1800" layout is ideal for me, and K4 was the only sub-$100 option that had what I was looking for. Now I couldn't live with any other layout!

@kod-s Жыл бұрын

I decided to buy my first mechanical keyboard. Your review was very helpful! Thank you! I went with V6. I REALLY need numpad for work (try typing dimensions for 8 hours on the top row) and it makes me angry how hard it is to find 100% mechanical keyboard. Keychron is a godsend.

@austin6876 Жыл бұрын

great review!

@kaosoft Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Ask them to send you the Q8. For some reason the Brown on that one sound better and even more silent than the Red ones.

@lss_setr 2 ай бұрын

bro! The image quality of yours videos is AMAZING

@BrilliantBenGaming Жыл бұрын

$84 competes directly with the new Corsair tkl 60% and has the arrow keys - this thing is an instant buy for me

@ErikS- Жыл бұрын

I got blue switches on my V-series. I really need this click, since I am so accustomed to it from having it decades (from my IBM keyboard and later cherry keyboard) And I agree... Shipping cost are over-the-top. I paid 17 euro, which is insane for standard shipping.

@88Opportunist Жыл бұрын

This looks like a fantastic gateway drug into the world of customs. And honestly to me, a guy who isn't into customs, much more appealing than most that I watch videos about even if the sound profile isn't quite as premium perhaps. Well done Keychron.

@MrSoulnether Жыл бұрын

once you start with keebs, its hard to turn back haha. Its a rabbit hole

@innovativeadvertising6463 11 ай бұрын

Hey {{3}}, I totally agree with you! The Keychron V1 sounds like a great entry point into the world of custom keyboards. If you're interested in optimizing your setup, have you considered the HOTO Compressed Air Capsule? It's a compact device with powerful vacuuming and blowing capabilities, perfect for keeping your desk and computer clean. You might find it useful!

@gamingmore3597 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great option. Wonder when Keychron will release it in India... 🤔

@dogod1237 6 ай бұрын

I love this board! I just recently purchased the barebones variant and put some Gateron milky brown switches on it, with a haimu pastel sky switch on the space bar, and some replica GMMK keycaps. It has a nice clean sound, much better than the clickiness you get from the K-Pro switches in my opinion, however I did spend 30$ more than the fully built option.

@s1mply_1diot 6 ай бұрын

Nice job! I thinking of doing something similar, but with the Keychron Q1 since that costs $17.00 CAD nowadays

@thedeegee1601 Жыл бұрын

I wanted to get the Q6 but i think i'm going to wait for the V6, the Q series with aluminium housing seem to be more pingy, plastic housing doesn't really suffer from that.

@jsuwangsa Жыл бұрын

Would be pretty cool if it keep the gasket mount. The Q1 can sound much better if you would do the mods that many others has done the video, and people been saying Q1 V2 version is so much better than the V1 so there's that. Each has their own targer market I guess.

@sorenjunkers3834 10 ай бұрын

Q Sounds bad

@rubyredphoto Жыл бұрын

ooh I love a good keyboard video haha I finally managed to build one on KBD fans which cost me £400 and it's the best purchase I've ever made

@BritishEggz Жыл бұрын

For anyone thinking of buying this I recommend getting the prebuilt even if your gonna use diff keycaps and switches If your getting into the hobby those extra switches and will come in useful and the keycaps too Plus 10-15 bucks extra for those extras Is a steal compared to trying to buy those items desperately

@Ciz4Crummy Жыл бұрын

I hope you plan on reviewing the Keychron Q8 alice layout keyboard.

@lykimsour3343 4 ай бұрын

this is a nice review. May I know if we can charge this with our laptop charger ?

@buildyourcomputer Жыл бұрын

That's pretty cool that a mechanical keyboard has a wheel. Can you program what the wheel does?

@javier_i Жыл бұрын

Waiting for your review of the new wooting keyboard!

@ToyKeeper Жыл бұрын

Lower price, lower profile, lighter weight, less cold in a lap, and less pingy case material? These are great upgrades! I'm probably going to use one of these on the couch... and Keychron's new Q65 at my desk when I'm working. Just give it some nice switches and caps and firmware, and it's just about perfect.

@tyszq 8 ай бұрын

In my opinion, this is the best Keychron 75%, or even the best 75% on the market in terms of price/quality ratio. Firstly, I don't care about wireless, as keyboard is a device that is always in exact same place - so why would I pay more for a useless functionality? Secondly, the build is just amazing. This is the lowest profile (of non-low profile) custom mechanical keyboard I could find, so it's extremely comfortable to use. I actually find it better than Q1 V2, which is supposed to be the premium version of V1 and is much more expensive.

@enielfblerta428 6 ай бұрын

10000% agreed on the wireless feature! Unless you frequently type while on the go or connect it to your tablet / phone, it makes zero sense to me why you'd pay for that. And also very good info on the height, I was looking for exactly that - a non-low-profile keyboard that's as low as possible. Still not a fan of the angle, I don't know why manufacturers don't just make flat cases with adjustable feet. But anyhow, your comment was my last straw and I just ordered it. It's my first mech!

@selectthedead Жыл бұрын

Keychron is so much more affordable to Logitech

@Fredurick Жыл бұрын

And it sounds and looks better.

@selectthedead Жыл бұрын

@@Fredurick I finally did the foam and tape mod in my k3 and lubed the switches amazing

@Lamnsss Жыл бұрын

And it sounds and looks and feels and preforms and tastes and smells a lot better

@selectthedead Жыл бұрын

@@Lamnsss Yeah, licking the grease from your last burger or the flakes from your chips of you keyboard is real delicious!! 😍

@Aimless1337 Жыл бұрын

And is better

@theUsamatube Жыл бұрын

In Hong Kong the whole line of these keywords are available in stores. I got the Q5, when you see these keyboards in person, you will love it

@rafdes Жыл бұрын

There are some sites that sell Keychron (though not this specific model just yet) such as Divinkey, to avoid the crazy S/H fee. Here in the states at least.

@nickel-5 Жыл бұрын

I use a C1 with gateron browns, and I absolutely love it

@Motorz. Жыл бұрын

I had a C1, it was great, realized the V1 existed and opted for that instead.

@DarkShadowC83 11 ай бұрын

Here in Europe the price goes up a bit, but still looks like a good option. Nice video.

@pectoralismajor1097 Жыл бұрын

Got my hands on 2 of these yesterday during the Black Friday sale. I guess that was my luck quota for this year.

@adhi1150203 Жыл бұрын

If there is a V1 wireless version it would be a dream come true

@nyclurker603 10 ай бұрын

I recently got this board as replacement for my gaming keyboard that broke. And wow this thing blows about 90% of gaming keyboards out of the water for a much cheaper price. Will be modding it eventually.

@IQDESTRUCTOR Жыл бұрын

eyeing this up as a forever home for a set of prevail epsilons, as long as it feels and sounds better than the k2

@MoChuang343 Жыл бұрын

Does Keychron make a low profile TKL? I have the K3 and I’m loving the low profile brown switches but I feel like the layout is a bit cramped for me coming from a full size keyboard.

@Kaido128 Жыл бұрын

still rocking the q1 fully decked out with some mt3 keycaps and some gat black inks and some mods

@VetBodGaming Жыл бұрын

I actually just swapped a few mo0nths ago to the Keychron K1, I don't like wrist rests so I dont like taller keyboards. Only thing I wish I had was a volume knob, everything else is great

@Justdubbb Жыл бұрын

Of course i go to buy one and they are already sold out lol. Nice video tho! Hopefully i can pick one up soon

@H_azzard Жыл бұрын

im still using an origional razer blackwidow chroma, and so I'm due an upgrade soon I feel. I think ill be going with the v2 of this keyboard (the slightly smaller form factor version)

@SirD31V1D Жыл бұрын

I just got the V3 version which is a TKL 80% and I can say, I don't regret it. It worth every penny I spent on it just 24$ to ship from Hong Kong to US.

@robincobbler5873 Жыл бұрын

Hi, what type of palm rest did you get for your V1? If you could send the model and size, that would be very helpful !

@ezralimm Жыл бұрын

Important question: Can macros be uploaded to the keyboard? Say can i bind F12 to output a string of text that I use frequently. ... and connect the keyboard to a work computer (with no software installed) and have the macro work?

@joesmith9377 18 күн бұрын

Would you recommend the tray mounted V1 over a gasket mounted board for someone who wants to type without bottoming out? Cherry brown or clear switches if it matters.

@zacrl1230 Жыл бұрын

It sounds much better than the Q1. But I'll be sticking with my Keychron K8. I've modded the hell out of it and it serves me well.

@Lishtenbird Жыл бұрын

Their Q1 seems to need a force break mod. I believe Q1 v2 has that stock now, as do newer Q models, but more separation can still be added for better effect.

@he1go2lik3it Жыл бұрын

The K1 sounds great! Thank you for the excellent review!

@ilickspam Жыл бұрын

i don't expect an answer but i wonder why the blue switches cant come pre-lubed.

@PaladinOfHope Жыл бұрын

I would love to have a custom keyboard but i want a fullsize mechanical with Swiss ISO layout. Next to impossible to find something like that it seems. Usually because of the keycaps.

@riggedgame1189 Жыл бұрын

I saw some nordic layout keycaps on kbdfans recently. I can't post the link because youtube won't let me but on their website they're labelled as 'Nordic layout pbt keycaps'. Would those be what you're looking for? I can't speak on the quality of the keycaps cuz I haven't used them but kbdfans is a reliable vendor.

@LushUrban89 Жыл бұрын

How long is the cable? I bought the Keychron V3 and it's very similar, but I'm worried that the cable is a bit short

@rowanlovesmusic Жыл бұрын

Being a piano player I love pressing buttons & keys and I've been considering buying the V1 as my first mech keyboard, I just wish they had European layouts for the keycaps...

@770Prodigy 2 ай бұрын

Holy shit I just walked in and grabbed one, was recommended since I wasn't picky. They gave me a gem and I didn't even know it.

@shubhamverma2245 Жыл бұрын

hey Eagerly waiting for your review of Pixel 6a and Nothing Phone 1

@ScuffyCollects 7 ай бұрын

Bought the V1 today not really knowing what it was compared to the other keychron keyboards. Now knowing that its the "budget version" of the q1 series, is that something that would be better for me long term? So far I like this but the price point would not be an issue if I decided to get the q1.

@zip006 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if you could hit the space bar harder if you tried during the typing tests

@GadaruTy Жыл бұрын

I think the keyboard is great but you should really include shipping on the total pricing cuz to be honest that's what makes the keyboard feel expensive for me. Imo unless you need/want the qmk/via support, there's a lot more better keyboards out there for the total price including shipping.

@albertusadityap Жыл бұрын

U need to force break and add sound dampening on that Q1 for sure

@PyroBlock Жыл бұрын

Thats a nice 2nd gen camaro sitting on your desk

@Jezee213 Жыл бұрын

It's funny how much gaming kb's are now! like Razer, Asus, Corsair etc.... they charge so much for what is essentially just a mid mechanical kb with special software or knobs. Rather than pay $250 for a Logitech low profile board, you can order one of these, or an Anne pro or something then take them apart and lube the switches and stabs put some foam in, I even make custom cases out of wood. You get something that is super unique repairable and feels 100X better than what a stock gaming kb could feel!

@advancedmonkey7702 Жыл бұрын

Been using it for a couple of days so far, the build quality is indeed superb, but the silicon pad makes the sounds muffled. my 2 problems with the board first been the VIA setting is abysmal--- you have ONLY 2 layers! I can't even toggle the windows key on and off as many cheap boards can. and it's very hard to find any double-shot shine-through keycaps for the south-facing PCB.

@ilickspam Жыл бұрын

There's really no way to disable the windows key??

@advancedmonkey7702 Жыл бұрын

@@ilickspam No I meant sure you can just disable the windows key in its entirety in the VIA, but you can't toggle it on and off through FN as many other cheap keyboards can.

@dheerdivecha837 2 ай бұрын

Whats the name of the white PC case in the background

@hyprjay Жыл бұрын

nvr noticed the ping so much from the Q1 till ur comparison. v1 sounds goods tho

@chubz1779 Жыл бұрын

im looking to buy a v1 but the keycaps are setting me back do u have any suggestion of keycaps i could switch the originals out with?

@spikebergmans8039 3 ай бұрын

i just orderd th keychron v5 a week ago looks like it wil be here tomorrow

@applesforakbar Жыл бұрын

What is the palm rest you have at 4:01 it looks a little different than the keychron palm rest in the rest of the video?

@lyle4905 Жыл бұрын

Good info.

@Tome4kkkk 10 ай бұрын

Finally a keyboard I would go for and then... wired :/ So off to search quest again. I'll try find a TKL while I'm at it.

@Thecatsalot1 Жыл бұрын

I got the plastic version for the v1 but I would like the Metal one but you do gt to see the PCB and stuff so it is cooler

@vinzaputra Жыл бұрын

If it comes in white, I'm sold

@kjel_me Жыл бұрын

is it great for an iPad too? i’m looking for a mechanical keyboard for my iPad

@lunar5368 Жыл бұрын

It is a crazy update for me because my keyboard i have right now is not lubbed are blue switches (they are very loud) and the quality is not the best but i paid 30 - 40 euros for it and it is good for 40 euro but i dont like the price for the shipping for the keychron i dont know should i get it ?

@SteveN-zg6ww Жыл бұрын

what type of keaycaps are those? the rounded corners, im looki9ng for some shine throughs for my k4

@OFFLINEMK Жыл бұрын

god dam i didnt know that the q1 pinged that much that sounded like someone was tapping on metal.

@kungfukenny9300 Жыл бұрын

I am on the fence. Eversince I got the Logitech G305 (G304 in Asia) I was convinced all my peripherals will be from Logitech. But then this keychron is recent than the G513(almost 5 years old) and priced better too.

@DreamFC_ Жыл бұрын

Does the Keychron V1 work on iPad?

@princekittipon6510 Жыл бұрын

Can u make a video about your pc at the back ?

@morgan3625 5 ай бұрын

in the US it's an absolute steal but here in the UK it has massive downgrades. PBT keycaps -> ABS, no options stuck with frosted black and knob version, costs even more

@surajhm Жыл бұрын

That metal pinging on q1 ... I guess it needs some modding

@Jezee213 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing, just needs some bending so its level and lube!

@SC2noHope Жыл бұрын

owned Q3 , bought a V1 too , because front height lower and feels better without hand rest

@jmd1743 Жыл бұрын

I wish that there was more love for the silent mechanical switches. Something that you could give to your boss and have the crispness instantly click in his head and make him say "Ah, I understand" the moment he types a few letters, and he would then pull out his credit card and order a bunch for the office. You're seeing that with the rise of dual monitors in the workspace. The "crispness" of key presses is what attracts me to mechanical keyboards, I'm just repulsed by how pretentious the whole mechanical keyboard scene can get such as novelty gel key caps. A manufacture needs to come out with cheap mechanical keyboards that use silent switches to bundle with entry level pre-builts.

@tehMaloWalo Жыл бұрын

just buy a barebones and buy silent switches. silent switches arent that big of a market

@garbagecollector6590 9 ай бұрын

Over a week ago I ordered Keychron K2 which was the cheapest one and seemingly most appropriate for me, but then I watched your K2 review and got so disappointed that decided to order V1 immediately. K2 just arrived and V1 will be few days later. Already knew what I'm going to do with K2 (just sell it locally) but gave it a try anyway. As I expected, not good enough to make me switch from IBM Model M. Hope that V1 will be a different story)

@tyszq 8 ай бұрын

yeah K2 is just outdated in terms of the design

@Jukeboxchigg Жыл бұрын

If they added a Bluetooth connection, it would be perfect for me. Just for convenience to switch to my work laptop

@MrDutch1e Жыл бұрын

Only available with Blue switches right now 👎will definitely be ordering if they get the version with Brown switches in sometime soon. Otherwise I'll go a different route. Hate waiting.