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The Keychron Q Pro Series is a lineup of mechanical keyboards. The keyboards in this lineup closely resemble Keychron's related Q Series but with added wireless connectivity. They feature aluminum cases and a gasket-mounted design, making for a softer, slightly springy typing experience. They also have specialized PBT keycaps with a slightly rounded and tapered profile. Also, these keyboards offer high customizability, with hot-swappable PCBs and toolkits for disassembling and replacing components.
We bought and tested the Keychron Q1 Pro, but you can purchase this keyboard in various configurations discussed in this review's Differences Between Variants section.
Our Verdict
Although not explicitly for this use, the Keychron Q Pro Series keyboards are great for gaming. They have remarkable build quality, full RGB backlighting, and outstanding compatibility with all major operating systems. You can buy them with various Keychron K Pro switches, including a Linear Red option and tactile Brown, Banana, or Mint options. These keyboards also have excellent latency for playing just about anything. However, if you're exclusively interested in reaction-based or competitive games, we'd recommend a dedicated gaming option with even lower latency.
- Remarkable build quality.
- RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys.
- Impressive latency performance.
The Keychron Q Pro Series keyboards are good for office use. They're made with high-quality materials and have remarkable build quality. They provide excellent typing quality and feature a gasket-mounted design, meaning typing is more cushioned and springy-feeling than most mechanical keyboards. You can purchase them with various linear or tactile Keychron K Pro switch types. These keyboards are designed to be highly customizable, so you can change the stock switches, stabilizers, keycaps, and more if you'd like. Unfortunately, these keyboards have a tall profile and don't include a wrist rest, so you'll need to angle your wrists fairly steeply to reach all the keys, which can cause discomfort and fatigue when typing for long stretches.
- Remarkable build quality.
- Excellent typing quality; cushioned gasket-mounted design.
- Outstanding hardware customizability.
- High profile design is uncomfortable without a wrist rest.
The Keychron Q Pro Series keyboards are satisfactory for mobile devices and tablets. They have remarkable build quality and connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. They also include a USB-C to USB-C cable, which is relatively rare and allows you to connect to devices with a USB-C port. These keyboards are heavy and have fairly tall profiles, so they aren't very easy to carry.
- Remarkable build quality.
- Outstanding compatibility with mobile devices and tablets.
- Considerably thicker and heavier than most keyboards designed specifically for this use.
The Keychron Q Pro Series keyboards are great for programming. They have outstanding build quality and superb compatibility with all major operating systems, and their gasket-mounted design provides a soft, slightly springy typing quality. The ergonomics are mediocre as they have a tall profile and no included wrist rest, meaning you need to hold your wrists at a fairly steep angle while typing, which can cause discomfort and fatigue.
- Remarkable build quality.
- RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys.
- Outstanding hardware customizability.
- High profile design is uncomfortable without a wrist rest.
- No dedicated macro keys.
The Keychron Q Pro Series keyboards are okay for an entertainment or home theater PC setup. They connect wirelessly via Bluetooth and have full RGB backlighting to help you see the keys in a dark room. These keyboards are heavy compared to dedicated entertainment/HTPC keyboards, making them cumbersome to use on your lap while seated. They also lack a trackpad or other navigation controls, so you'll need to use a mouse to navigate on-screen menus. Also, they lack dedicated media keys. However, these boards do have a rotary knob that controls volume by default.
- RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys.
- Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth.
- Non-dedicated media keys.
The Keychron Q Pro Series keyboards deliver great raw performance with impressive single and multi-key latency, an effective polling rate of 1000Hz, full N-key rollover, and the ability to report multiple simultaneous keystrokes with minimal delay.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 13, 2024: We've added a link to the newly reviewed Keychron Q Max series in theWireless Versatility section of this review.
- Updated Mar 07, 2024: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed [nolink:Keychron V Max] series in theWireless Versatility section of this review.
- Updated Nov 29, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3.1, which adds a new estimated PCB latency test to the Single-Key Latency section and a new Analog test to the Switches section of this review. You can see the full changelog here.
- Updated Oct 10, 2023: We've added details about the Keychron Q8 Pro, Q10 Pro, and Q13 Pro to the Difference Between Variants section of this review.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
Keychron Q Pro Series keyboards come in several different configurations. We purchased and tested the Keychron Q1 Pro in a Fully Assembled Knob configuration with the Carbon Black colorway and Keychron K Pro Brown switches.
You can see details for other models and configurations below. We expect our test results to apply to all configurations in the first table.
| Name | Size | Color | Wireless | Assembly Options | Switch Type | Switch Options | Hot-Swappable | Knob orientation | Dedicated Macro Keys |
| Keychron Q1 Pro | Compact (75%) | Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White | Yes | Fully Assembled Knob, Fully Assembled Knob (Special Edition), Barebones Knob, | Keychron K Pro | Red, Brown, Banana, Mint | Yes | Right | No |
| Keychron Q2 Pro | Compact (65%) | Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White | Yes | Fully Assembled Knob, Barebones Knob | Keychron K Pro | Red, Brown, Banana, Mint | Yes | Right | No |
| Keychron Q4 Pro | Compact (60%) | Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White | Yes | Fully Assembled, Barebones, Barfebones (ISO) | Keychron K Pro | Red, Brown, Banana | Yes | N/A | No |
| Keychron Q5 Pro | Compact (96%) | Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White | Yes | Fully Assembled Knob, Barebones Knob, Barebones Knob (ISO) | Keychron K Pro | Red, Brown, Banana | Yes | Right | Three |
| Keychron Q6 Pro | Full-Size (100%) | Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White | Yes | Fully Assembled Knob, Barebones Knob, Barebones Knob (ISO) | Keychron K Pro | Red, Brown, Banana | Yes | Middle Right | Four |
Additional Variants
We've cataloged additional variants separately in the table below. Keychron includes these keyboards in the Q Pro Series, but they have more fundamental differences compared to the rest of the models in this lineup. The keyboards below have Alice or Special Edition layouts, which means they have entirely different case designs that differ significantly from the unit we bought and tested. While we expect most of our tests will remain broadly applicable, these additional elements may produce differences in build and typing quality.
If you have any of the variants below and feel there are other differences or issues we should mention in our review, let us know in the discussions.
| Name | Size | Color | Wireless | Assembly Options | Switch Type | Switch Options | Hot-Swappable | Deducated Macro Keys | Knob Orientation | Notes |
| Keychron Q3 Pro (Special Edition) | TKL (80%) |
Carbon Black, Olive Green, Silver Grey |
Yes | Fully Assembled Knob (Special Edition), Barebones Knob (Special Edition) | Keychron K Pro | Red, Brown, Banana, Mint | Yes | Four | Left | Special Edition |
| Keychron Q8 Pro |
Alice Compact (65%) |
Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White | Yes | Fully Assembled Knob, Barebones Knob, Barebones Knob (ISO) | Keychron K Pro | Red, Brown, Banana | Yes | N/A | Right | Alice layout |
| Keychron Q10 Pro | Alice Comapct (75%) | Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White | Yes | Fully Assembled Knob, Barebones Knob, Barebones Knob (ISO) | Keychron K Pro | Red, Brown, Banana | Yes | Five | Left | Alice layout |
| Keychron Q13 Pro | Alice Compact (96%) | Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White | Yes | Fully Assembled Knob, Barebones Knob, Barebones Knob (ISO) | Keychron K Pro | Red, Brown, Banana | Yes | Nine | Left | Alice layout |
| Keychron Q14 Pro | Alice Compact (96%) | Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White | Yes | Fully Assembled Knob, Barebones Knob, Barebones Knob (ISO) | Keychron K Pro | Red, Brown, Banana | Yes | Three | Left | Alice Southpaw layout |
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The Keychron Q Pro Series are a lineup of mechanical gaming keyboards closely related to the premium Keychron Q Series but with added wireless capability. These keyboards are designed with a high degree of hardware customizability in mind. They have hot-swappable PCBs and a toolkit to disassemble and change individual components. As customizable keyboards, they're similar to other keyboards in the GLORIOUS GMMK or Ducky One series. These options are more gaming-focused, but the Q Pro Series offers better compatibility across major operating systems with robust customization software. Unlike those other keyboards, the Q Pro Series are wireless, and they have a gasket-mounted design that provides a softer and slightly springy typing experience.
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The Keychron Q5 Pro and the Keychron Q5 Max are wireless mechanical keyboards with 96% form factors. Each keyboard belongs to a wider lineup of Q Pro and Q Max keyboards, respectively. The standout difference between these two lineups is that the Q Pro connects wirelessly via Bluetooth while the Q Max connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or a 2.4 GHz receiver, providing better wireless performance. The Q Max also has several more layers of acoustic material inside the case, providing a slightly rounder, less pingy sound profile.
The GLORIOUS GMMK PRO and the Keychron Q Pro Series keyboards are customizable mechanical keyboards with hot-swappable PCBs. The GLORIOUS is a wired-only model. On the other hand, the Keychron is a wireless model. The Keychron also has a gasket-mounted design, providing a softer, springier typing experience.
The Keychron Q Pro Series and the Keychron Q Series, which includes the Keychron Q1, are very similar mechanical keyboard lineups. The biggest difference is that the Q Pro Series keyboards have wireless capability, while the standard ones do not. Additionally, the Q Pro Series have a stock polycarbonate plate, while the Q1 and the rest of the Q Series keyboards have a stock steel plate.
The Ducky One 3 and the Keychron Q Pro Series keyboards are customizable mechanical keyboards. The Ducky One 3 is a full-size, wired-only model with a plastic case. The Ducky has lower latency, making it a better option for faster-paced and competitive gaming. On the other hand, the Keychron Q Pro Keyboards are wireless models with an aluminum case. They also have a gasket-mounted design, providing a softer, more cushioned typing feel.
Test Results
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Top Picture Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/dimensions-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Side Picture Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/ergonomics-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Customizability Overview Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/custom-small.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Backlighting Picture Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/backlight-small.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Brightness Max Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/brightness-max-small.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Brightness Min Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/brightness-min-small.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] White Shot Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/whiteshot-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Extra Features Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/features-small.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Bundle Picture Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/in-the-box-small.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Typing Sample Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/typing-sample-small.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Wobble Video Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/wobble-small.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Key Switch Actuation Graph Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/feel-graph-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Single-Key Latency Graph Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/latency-single-graph-small.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Latency Video Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/latency-multi-video-small.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Multi-Key Latency Graph Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/latency-multi-graph-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Multi-Key Raw USB Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/rollover-small.jpg?format=auto)
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Chord Split Graph Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/keyboard-chordsplit-graph-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Software Tour Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/software-tour-small.jpg?format=auto)