We love customization, and we love Keychron.
So, the new Keychron Q1 HE is right up our alley.
It features Hall Effect Gateron 2.0 switches for customizable per-key actuation and analog-styled key functionality.
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Pre-orders for the Keychron Q1 HE start at $194 and begin shipping in early 2024.
Hall effect magnetic switches do not have a fixed actuation point.
Instead, they measure how far you press down each key.
This behavior opens the door to a ton of customization.
And if you’re really savvy, you could program multiple functions for individual keys.
If you’ve ever used a gamepad with analog shoulder buttons, this idea should be familiar to you.
These features are primarily geared toward gamers.
But the hall effect switches can also improve the workflow of writers, designers, and digital artists.
Visually speaking, the Keychron Q1 HE looks very similar to theKeychron Q1 Pro.
Both keyboards use a 75% layout and are housed in a machined aluminum chassis.
But the new Keychron Q1 HE adds 2.4 GHz connectivity for a wireless 1000 Hz polling rate.
Pre-orders for the Keychron Q1 HE are available in limited supplyon Kickstarter.
The barebones model is $194, while a fully-assembled kit is $214.
