Keychron K1 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Version 5) (US ANSI Keyboard)
Keychron K1 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (Version 5) (US ANSI Keyboard) - White Backlight Aluminum Body / Low Profile Gateron Mechanical / Red is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Keychron K1 Wireless mechanical keyboard has included keycaps for both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Keychron K1
Version 6
The K1 Version 6 is a low-profile wireless mechanical keyboard with an 80% (TKL) layout, now upgraded with QMK firmware and enhanced acoustic foams. It supports both Bluetooth 5.2 and wired connections. With the Launcher web app, it offers limitless customization and boosts productivity for your work!
Enhanced Acoustic Foam
Elevate your typing experience with the K1 Version 6, featuring IXPE and latex acoustic foam for quieter keystrokes and enhanced comfort. Paired with EPDM foam for superior support and durability, it redefines quiet, comfortable, and responsive typing.
Program with QMK & Launcher.
The open-source QMK firmware means endless possibilities for key remapping, macros, shortcuts, and more. Now you can easily customize each key with the Keychron Launcher web app.
* Please use the latest version of Chrome / Opera / Edge browser to open the Launcher and connect the keyboard to your device via wired mode.
No Need to Install
Open the web page to use without downloads. And nothing runs in your background, you won't have to worry about company restrictions on software installation on your work computer.
Cross Platformed
With Launcher, you'll enjoy unprecedented flexibility. As a web-based platform, it supports multiple systems. You can personalize your keyboard on macOS, Windows, Linux or other operating systems.
Safety Codes
When inputting your personal information via the keyboard, you undoubtedly wish to safeguard your privacy. The open-source community checks the codes to ensure their safety and there is no hidden code. Your security is in your control.
Always Updated
You can easily access the latest software and update the firmware directly from the launcher, eliminating the hassle of searching for updates and ensuring your system is always up to date.
Ultra-Slim
The innovative low-profile switch is 33% slimmer than conventional normal profile switches makes the K1 Version 6 one of the thinnest wireless mechanical keyboards in the world. While still delivering a distinguished tactile response.
Wireless Connection
Equipped with Bluetooth 5.2, the K1 Version 6 allows seamless multitasking across your computer, phone, and tablet. Effortlessly connect to up to three devices and switch between them with ease.
Suitable For All Devices
Offers a Mac layout while remaining compatible with Windows. It stands out in the market by providing the same multimedia and function key functions as Apple keyboards for Mac users, but with enhanced tactile feedback.
Additionally, you can configure different keymaps for both Mac and Windows devices. The Keychron Launcher web app is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux. The keyboard includes keycaps for both macOS and Windows, along with additional esc and enter keys, facilitating seamless switching between operating systems.
An Epic Core Inside
A powerful ARM architecture MCU equipped with 256KB Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz on 2.4GHz and wired modes right out of the box, which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.
LSA Shine-through keycaps
To further leverage your typing experience, the K1 version 6 comes with our unique LSA profile (Low profile with spherical angle) keycaps and ABS keycaps that aim to provide a more comfortable fingertip feel and a fantastic backlight shine-through effect..
Hot-Swappable (Optional)
We also provide a hot-swappable version for your choice, which means you can customize your typing experience without soldering, pop them in and it's done.
We all have our unique typing preferences, that’s why we are offering hot-swappable option on the K1 Version 6, so you can easily hot-swap every low-profile Gateron mechanical switch in a few seconds to customize the typing experience without soldering.
*The K1 Version 6 is currently compatible with Gateron/Keychron low-profile mechanical switches only, as QMK does NOT support low-profile optical switches.
The Barebone version (without switch and keycap) is also available at your choice.
Keychron Low-Profile 2.0 Switch
The Keychron Low-Profile MX 2.0 Mechanical Switch is engineered for enhanced reliability and performance. Pre-lubed for a precise and smooth feel, they offer a dependable fingertip experience, whether you prefer the linear (red) or tactile (brown) switch options.
Redesigned Stabilizers
We’ve redesigned the stabilizers to make it stay on the level the same way as the switch while making sure it still delivers reliability and less wobble on the big keys like the space bar, left Shift, backspace, and Enter key.
RGB Backlights
Shine-through keycaps create a brilliant backlight effect, available in both RGB and white backlight versions. The RGB version offers 22+ dynamic backlight settings, while the white backlight version features 14 unique modes. You can easily fine-tune the RGB hue, saturation, brightness, and effect speed for full customization.
Ergonomic Support
Three levels of adjustable typing angle (3.37°, 4.2° and 6.7°) aim to provide long-lasting ergonomic wrist support.
What's in the box?
SPECIFICATION
Number of Keys: 87 (80%)
Switches: Keychron low-profile mechanical
Switch Face: North-facing
Number of Multimedia Keys: 12
Frame Material: ABS+Aluminum frame
Keycap: Shine-through ABS
Layout: ANSI
Polling Rate (Wired Mode): 1000Hz
Polling Rate (BT Mode): 90Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO): Yes for both wireless and wired modes
*The K1 Version 6 is currently compatible with Gateron/Keychron low-profile mechanical switches only, as QMK does NOT support low-profile optical switches.
CONNECTIVITY AND POWER
Backlit: 22 types of RGB backlight options plus endless possibilities
Battery: 2000 mAh rechargeable li-polymer battery
Wireless Working Time (Backlit off): Up to 160 hours (Lab test result may vary by actual use)
Wireless Working Time (RGB): Up to 105 hours (Lowest brightness)
Connection: Bluetooth / Type-C wired
Bluetooth version: 5.2
Bluetooth Device Name: Keychron K1 Version 6
Compatible System: macOS / Windows / Linux
PHYSICAL UNIT
Dimension: 346 x 119 mm (13.62 x 4.69")
Weight: 596 g / 1.31 lbs
Height without keycap (front): 9.57 mm (0.38")
Height without keycap (rear): 16.46 mm (0.65")
Height incl. keycap (front): 19.77 mm (0.78")
Height incl. keycap (rear): 25.16 mm (0.99")
Typing Angle: 3.37º, 4.2º and 6.7º
MCU: ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash)
Operating Environment: -10 to 50℃
Learn more about the Keychron K1 Version 6 such as the shortcuts, Launcher web app tutorial, factory reset, and more in the FAQ section.
