KEYCHRON Q1 - THE Best Entry Into the Custom Mechanical Keyboard Hobby - Major Flex on the GMMK PRO

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  • #Keybored Welcome to Keybored! KEYCHRON Q1 - THE Best Entry Into the Custom Mechanical Keyboard Hobby - Major Flex on the GMMK PRO
    Ever since Keychron released their K2 wireless mechanical keyboard, I was using one at the office to minimize the clutter. Then I liked the board so much that I bought a K6 for my laptop setup as well. When Keychron announced that they will be launching the Q1 to compete directly against the GMMK Pro, I was genuinely excited, and reached out to Keychron for a review sample... and they sent me one!
    Is the Q1 the answer to the short comings of the GMMK Pro? Let's find out!
    I also created a Discord Server so check it out!
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    Chapters
    Start - 0:00
    Intro - 0:20
    Typing Test Final Form - What is the Q1 Capable of? - 1:00
    Will it Flex? - 1:57
    Detailed Look - 2:11
    What's in the Box? - 4:09
    Coiled Aviator Cable - 4:32
    RGB Galore - 5:11
    Tear Down and Review - 5:35
    Typing Test - Stock Ping - 7:43
    Source of Ping - 8:39
    Accessories - 9:20
    Typing Test - Tuned Q1 - 10:42
    Final Thoughts - 11:35
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    Keychron Phantom Switch
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    Keychron PBT Dye-Sub Keycaps
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    Blue Samurai Keycaps by DROP
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    KBDFANS - Various Keyboard Parts and Accessories
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Komentáře • 587

  • @zhieson
    @zhieson Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for your review. I was stoked to see that you were one of the few early reviews. Your keyboard reviews/mods are the best out there.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +2

      :) Thank you zhieson! Glad it was helpful and I appreciate the support!

  • @anthonynguyen4735
    @anthonynguyen4735 Před 2 lety +5

    So happy you got a review unit. Looking forward to the mod tutorial!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +2

      :) Yup! It's a combination of things to achieve it, but I feel it's well worth it! It retains all the flex and drastically improves the sound!

  • @Slumpgodcasper
    @Slumpgodcasper Před 2 lety +15

    Thank you. This gives me a lot more hope for my modding experience. All I’ve been seeing is hate towards this board lately. I honestly see it as a really fun board to play around with and it seems like it has potential to be a good board.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      It definitely has the potential to be a good board. As it stands with all these mods, it feels and sounds fantastic

  • @charlesadrick8426
    @charlesadrick8426 Před 2 lety +143

    man this board's price is an absolute steal, considering how much you can do to mod it and make it sound a whole lot better than stock.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +43

      It has crazy potential. Frankly, when I first typed on it stock, I was thinking... hmmm. But after a day of trying different things and modding it... I found the perfect balance and now it's one of the best typing and sounding boards I own

    • @TheTheJerio
      @TheTheJerio Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored did you relubed the switchs after receiving it ?

    • @ixa9402
      @ixa9402 Před 2 lety

      @@TheTheJerio are you planning on buying these switches?

    • @sneakybeni
      @sneakybeni Před 2 lety +7

      From what I've seen, Keychron is charging $30 for shipping across North America which makes the Q1 barebones actually cost $180 where as the GMMK pro ships free in the US for comparison. I live in Canada and the authorized seller is offering the barebones Q1 for $220 cad free shipping which translates to about $180 usd. The board is still a great deal but Keychron is a bit shady with their pricing strategies in my opinion

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +3

      @@TheTheJerio yup! The phantom Reds in the ultimate version

  • @matt6225
    @matt6225 Před 2 lety

    that typing test my gawd, it's amazing what your mods have done to it!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) Thank you mutt! It took a bit of work, but I love how it turned out!

  • @silentKeys20
    @silentKeys20 Před 2 lety +16

    Im really glad that you're keeping modding capabilities as an option before giving a conclusion. After all, these keyboards are "custom" and a personal project.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      You are absolutely right! You don't really get into this hobby without considering modding it, so I wanted to show that you shouldn't dismiss this with just the example out of the box!

  • @embreys
    @embreys Před 2 lety +25

    I've moved on from the "entry level" customs, but still enjoy watching the review vids. Out of the many reviews I've watched, yours is definitely the best!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) thank you Julie! I appreciate it! So you graduated to the higher ends :)

    • @CosmicApe
      @CosmicApe Před 2 lety

      What did you move to? I had a GMMK Pro but sold it, wondering if I should stick in this entry range or go up a bracket, but no idea where to look for 75% boards (that are actually in stock to buy).

    • @embreys
      @embreys Před 2 lety

      @@CosmicApe I've got a few group buys I'm waiting on: Tomo, Vega & Day Off 60. Mid-entry custom that are in stock to buy, that's going to be a lot harder.The Bubble 75 might be a good option if you're willing to wait for a group buy.

    • @CosmicApe
      @CosmicApe Před 2 lety

      @@embreys That's the hard thing. If you want anything "good" you have to wait on GB which take a while. Almost nothing is in stock ever. I mean, it makes sense since it's all custom made and small batches, but I still wish there was more available to choose from.

  • @Maitreya3001
    @Maitreya3001 Před 2 lety

    Man I'm hyped. Thank you for the video. Your videos are super high quality & on point. Looking forward to the modding video.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support!

  • @mechendev6319
    @mechendev6319 Před 2 lety

    Really glad you got your hands on one. Extremely good video. Looking forward to the modding guide.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) Thank you so much! Will have that out soon!

  • @Archurus
    @Archurus Před 2 lety

    5th Q1 review I've seen in this hour! Great video!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      Thank you Zenden! Hope it was helpful!

  • @yeahthatadobe
    @yeahthatadobe Před 2 lety +2

    intro got me lmao. great review, will definitely buy one myself!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha, I'm glad you noticed! I wonder how many people will :)

  • @GCFS25
    @GCFS25 Před 2 lety +38

    I NEED that modding video, amazing work man!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +23

      :) It'll be coming soon! I'll try to time it right before people start taking delivery

    • @GCFS25
      @GCFS25 Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored great! Thank so much, just got my pre-order done!

    • @btgrant
      @btgrant Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored Looking forward to it! Thanks for the great review!

    • @SridharKatakam
      @SridharKatakam Před 2 lety

      Does it need soldering?

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      @@SridharKatakam nope! It's hot swap :)

  • @TakEflaG
    @TakEflaG Před rokem +1

    That intro was so good I had to subscribe 😆

  • @Dave-H
    @Dave-H Před 2 lety

    Loved the into, but that sound test, like popcorn....love it

  • @elgeneee
    @elgeneee Před 2 lety

    Best review by far!!!! Thumbs up 👍🏼

  • @wongzhengshen8
    @wongzhengshen8 Před 2 lety +23

    WTF this sounds so good! i was bummed out when i saw the stock sound test but seeing this gives me high hopes!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +11

      Yup same! I was like uuuuhhhh... after trying it the first time. Then after a day of modding... found the perfect balance and now it's wow

    • @xertval
      @xertval Před 2 lety +2

      @@Keybored would you recommend this as a first custom keyboard or no?

    • @thesheepman0525
      @thesheepman0525 Před 2 lety

      @@xertval yes

  • @hugeta3769
    @hugeta3769 Před 2 lety

    Love your reviews. Subscribed since the GMMK Pro mod video.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      :) Thank you bahuy ta! I really appreciate the support!

  • @sicknoto
    @sicknoto Před 2 lety

    really looking forward to modded video! i’m seeing a lot of complaints about the pinging but the sound you have in this video is very close to what i’m wanting. cant wait!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      It took a bit of work, but you can achieve a perfect balance between the flexible bounce and sound! I'll have the modding video out soon!

  • @elpoderosopablo
    @elpoderosopablo Před 2 lety +5

    Quite excited for this. Imagining it with Gat black v2s and durock stabs

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +5

      Hey, you guessed some of the mods for the "Ultimate" version!

    • @devotedtospeed
      @devotedtospeed Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored CANT WAIT

  • @fredbaer6729
    @fredbaer6729 Před 2 lety

    Thanks! Ordered mine!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      Congrats! I'll have the mod video out soon and you can achieve similar results!

  • @Johan-ev2gu
    @Johan-ev2gu Před 2 lety +3

    The future of custom keyboards looks bright, people say entry keebs are getting more expensive, but as more competition appears the prices will go down and down↘️, and the keebs will get better and better↗️
    Love your channel dude💙

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Ley! I feel like the features on entry price points are overlapping with premium. So the prices go up in certain segments, but way down in others, and at the end of the day, it's good for everyone :)

    • @Johan-ev2gu
      @Johan-ev2gu Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored yeah, that's very true. I hope to get my first custom some time in the future, hopefully then we'll have tons of amazing options to choose just like this one👀

  • @JohanVI6
    @JohanVI6 Před 2 lety

    can't wait for the mod tutorial! loving the content as always

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Will have it out soon! It's the perfect balance I feel... It retained all the flex and got rid of the hollowness and ping

    • @MadXSVI
      @MadXSVI Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored looking forward to it so that I can do the same when I order a Q1

  • @takoyakeys
    @takoyakeys Před 2 lety +1

    Lmfaooo that intro, perfect lighting man!
    Edit: great review as always man! This keyboard sounds REALLY good, I was shocked when I heard the type test!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      :) Thanks for dropping by takoyakeys! Honestly, when I first took it out of the box, I was a bit put off by the sound... it was not that great. Took a saturday to do it, but I think I got it dialed to that balance between bounce and sound! Glad you liked the intro! I filmed that at 1 AM... I'm sure my neighbors think I'm a crazy person

    • @takoyakeys
      @takoyakeys Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored Hahaha you are crazy! But in an awesome way. Great job on tuning everything, end result was sooo nice.

  • @zenzin9504
    @zenzin9504 Před 2 lety

    damn that final form tho, you just make me want the q1, nice job man .

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) it took me a whole day to figure out the best combo... tried like 4 different foams, tapes, all sorts of stuff and landed on that

    • @zenzin9504
      @zenzin9504 Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored hey can i ask a question i was wondering could it work, 5 pin switches on half plate hot swap on the q1, does it possible

  • @karlisgertmanis
    @karlisgertmanis Před 2 lety

    that space bar sound. great stuff!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much! The space bar is filled with butyl :)

  • @OoO-jb2uc
    @OoO-jb2uc Před 2 lety +3

    This guy just makes every single keyboard sound amazing compared to every other people

  • @air4703
    @air4703 Před 2 lety +1

    Cant wait to get mine!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      :) You won't be disappointed!

  •  Před 2 lety

    I can't wait for the modding video. Getting close to needing a new keyboard and this one has checked all my boxes so far. 100% modding it though.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      :) It needs 100% modding to get it perfect, but it's nothing crazy like sawing a plate lol

  • @JonahFried.
    @JonahFried. Před 2 lety +1

    On the later version of the q1 it comes with two layers of foam in the case, I recommend taking out the thinner of the two which is adhered to the case and tape modding the pcb. Although I haven't tried it yet, I could also imagine the PE foam mod being a nice addition. That being said it might cut down on some of the springiness since it would increase the size of the pcb+plate assembly.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) Yeah the production version came with 2 layers of foam I heard!

  • @rohdelman
    @rohdelman Před 2 lety

    This looks good but honestly the way you made it sound with mods is what made me buy the keyboard. Keychron should sponsor you haha. Very excited for your mod video :)

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) Thank you so much! I'll have the mod video out soon!

  • @Crazygamer-sq1zt
    @Crazygamer-sq1zt Před 2 lety

    Keyboreds intros are always the best

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) Thank you so much for the support! It was so awkward filming it at 1AM on my driveway lol

  • @leeshenn8075
    @leeshenn8075 Před 2 lety +3

    wow, this guy really can make any keyboard sound good

  • @noahbreuer5095
    @noahbreuer5095 Před 2 lety

    The 'final form' put me over the edge to actually buying it. Very interested what you did to get that amazing sound profile!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Yup! I'll put out a video right before people take delivery! Took me a whole day of tinkering to get it the right balance!

  • @Dark._
    @Dark._ Před 2 lety

    So many great options!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      I know! Now the choices are too vast!

  • @Vosian
    @Vosian Před 2 lety

    LOL that intro, I love it Scott

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) glad you noticed it! I was wondering how many people would recognize where it came from haha

  • @docholliday6296
    @docholliday6296 Před 2 lety

    Love your samurai blues. I found the reds on Amazon. They are so nice on the fingers!

  • @missyoupacks7916
    @missyoupacks7916 Před 2 lety

    I heard some ratteling noise from the spacebar and the backspace but its barely noticable, amazing build! Making me buying this keyboard for my first custom keeb (I did modded a couble of keyboards before)

  • @tornado0925
    @tornado0925 Před 2 lety +1

    I really like how sharp that case looks

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      It's really a good looking design, and I love the small angular details of the side of the case towards the back :)

  • @brystrasser
    @brystrasser Před 2 lety

    I need that Final Form Q1 tutorial EXPEDITIOUSLY, can't wait to pick this one up

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Will have it out in the coming weeks! The nice thing is that the sound improved drastically and kept allll of the flex :)

  • @Fr0stbite1801
    @Fr0stbite1801 Před 2 lety

    I've been learning about custom keyboards these past couple of days since it's something that I've been wanting to get into for a while and I think I just found my entry point to the hobby.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      This will be the perfect entry point into the hobby! You'll get mid-high level keyboard performance out of it actually

    • @Fr0stbite1801
      @Fr0stbite1801 Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored Just gotta learn to mod it and I'll be set. I hope I can get one by the holidays.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      @@Fr0stbite1801 I'll have the mod video out soon!

  • @BerserkeR_031
    @BerserkeR_031 Před 2 lety

    Sounds just like when I pull a couple of skillets out of the kitchen cabinets 👍

  • @julienmyst6590
    @julienmyst6590 Před 2 lety

    Damn okay! Best soundtest I've heard so far (the rest were hollow and kind of garbage sounding) thanks for restoring hope!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) Putting it up front and center, I was hoping to provide some encouragement that there is potential!

  • @Sizzler1174
    @Sizzler1174 Před 2 lety

    Nice price point and I appreciate the flex in the Q1.

  • @viince718
    @viince718 Před 2 lety

    This is the best video about the Q1

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      Thank you Vince! I appreciate the support!

  • @romo9592
    @romo9592 Před 2 lety +1

    So I didn't think that the GMMK Pro was going to get a competitor this early. In fact, the Q1 is very game changing. The first consumer market keyboard that actually has flex with those thick gaskets, stabilizers made by a respected brand, VIA and QMK out of the box. This thing is also much cheaper than the GMMK Pro with keycaps and decent switches. Glorious really needs to step up their game. It was very smart of Keychron to partner with Gateron to make this board.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      I fully agree! This thing out of the box was so-so... but after the mods, it's punches way way above it's weight and has mid-high level typing characteristics! This makes me excited for their Q2 65% also!

  • @vali69
    @vali69 Před 2 lety +4

    Hurray to keychrone for pushing the boundary of custom keyboards into the realm of affordable. We really need this, more and more competition which will lead to better and cheaper boards. I can't wait to see what I can buy one/one a half years from now when my gmk set that I bought a few weeks ago arrives.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha, ahh good old GMK. The fun of ordering something, completely forgetting about it then one day, BAM... something came and I don't know what.

    • @Lishtenbird
      @Lishtenbird Před rokem +1

      A year later, there are ten boards in the Q series, and a whole V series with plastic tray-mounted variants at half the price.
      And there are also Akko and Feker, even with gasket options at close to V series prices.

    • @vali69
      @vali69 Před rokem

      @@Lishtenbird yeeessss, I've seen so many new cheap gasket mounted boards. It's incredible. I'm still undecided on what keyboard to get for that gmk set that's still like half a year away, but man I can't wait.

  • @kiachiaki
    @kiachiaki Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the review! You are the first review I watched, because I felt like you will be honest and straightforward. And you definitely are! I am personally waiting for Q2, the 65% form factor, but this definitely helps. I was wondering - how did you feel about the typing angle? I kind of assumed that they might have a kickstand because all the other boards they tend to have it. 5 degrees just looked a bit flat.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much kiachiaki! I really appreciate it! The 5 degree typing angle actually doesn't bother me at all :) I have been using this with the writ rest, and overall has been such a comfortable typing experience for me, with a nice and gentle typing feel, great sound and a great layout making it nice :)

    • @kiachiaki
      @kiachiaki Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored thank you for your insight. I also use wrist rest too because I type few hours a day so your comment is helpful. I think with that flex, it might be a gentle keyboard to my (slammed) fingers.

  • @bokbokeh
    @bokbokeh Před 2 lety

    Damn your shots are BEAUUUUtiful

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much Kent! I really appreciate it!

  • @kayashkel3862
    @kayashkel3862 Před 2 lety

    Sounds dope!

  • @TechTweek
    @TechTweek Před 2 lety

    Love your content ❤

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much TechTweek! I appreciate you stopping by!

  • @kittykittygumdrops
    @kittykittygumdrops Před rokem

    Thank you for the great video! Have you tried the Q1 v2? Any thoughts?

  • @Hebrewhammer305
    @Hebrewhammer305 Před 2 lety

    Your channel is incredible! Why did it take so long to get recommended???

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :( youtube doesn't like my channel name. But it's too late now to change haha

  • @trailfork7815
    @trailfork7815 Před 2 lety

    im fairly new to the custom keyboard scene and only so far have aa cheap keyboard that I lubed, everyday im getting more convinced that this is the board that will get me down the custom keyboard rabbit hole

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) Just get ready to mod it a bit, and it becomes amazing

  • @painpeko8805
    @painpeko8805 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey there, great video! I'm a complete newbie when it comes to keebs and looking into the Q1 as my first after watching the GMMK Pro situation unfold.
    I really liked how you showed the paper-thin case dampening foam on the lower case and did the finger flick to show off how pingy it is.
    But this got me thinking... have you ever tried using a moongel damper pad to mod a keyboard?
    A moongel is typically used in live drum setups to absorb excess resonance and deaden certain sounds.
    I got the idea to perhaps use it here because I've actually put a moongel on a cymbal before and it worked pretty well to control the drummer's overaggression.
    It's very cheap (

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Ooooh... I never tried moongel before! Now I will have to try! It seems super interesting and might have some applications in the future. Thanks for letting me know!

    • @painpeko8805
      @painpeko8805 Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored Haha I'll definitely keep an eye out on your channel for any mods involving a moongel! Really interested in how it'd turn out.

  • @dlink9663
    @dlink9663 Před 2 lety

    I think I'm gonna get this for work, even though I just ordered a Thera75 last week.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      It's a very comfortable keyboard to type on for an extended time!

  • @heresy0615
    @heresy0615 Před 2 lety

    honestly.. i dont know this hobby exist before watching this video
    looks fun..
    might get this keyboard later

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) It's an interesting hobby for sure! check it out!

  • @thawzie
    @thawzie Před 2 lety +1

    south facing leds, screw in stabs. i cant wait for more mass production quality boards like this!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      And the typing experience is actually very nice!

  • @chocolatepinkspider
    @chocolatepinkspider Před 2 lety

    that intro was alright alright alright

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      :) alright alright alright

  • @technologikl
    @technologikl Před 2 lety

    Going to order a barebones kit once I see your mod video to see if it's within my realm of tinkering as I'm new to the hobby.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh it's a bunch of stuff, but definitely a level 1 that anyone can do :) I just had to try so many combinations to achieve that perfect balance... Get rid of ping and hollowness, improve sound yet keep all of the flex

  • @joe_ferreira
    @joe_ferreira Před 2 lety

    The feature that attracted me to purchase MANY Keychron products over the last few years has been the Bluetooth support. I have many QMK keyboards and was hoping they would release a Bluetooth QMK keyboard. This blows the Drop keyboards away. Here's to hoping they will add Bluetooth support to a future keyboard. A RF dongle would be cool also.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      This right here! The main reason why I bought all those Keychrons also! The wireless!

    • @ceementality
      @ceementality Před 2 lety

      They can’t make a wireless qmk

  • @joshtomato
    @joshtomato Před 2 lety

    omfg the intro is exactly why i use a keychron

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      Haha... because I like it!

  • @shakir4969
    @shakir4969 Před 2 lety

    This is the coolest uncle in the whole of youtube

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Hahaha, I will take that as a complement? I am an uncle so it's all good

  • @algamoot6443
    @algamoot6443 Před 2 lety

    THAT INTRO LOLOLOL... now I want to go drive a Lincoln

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      Hahaha, I'm glad at least a handful of us get it! Sometimes you have to go backwards to go forward!

  • @harakim4709
    @harakim4709 Před 2 lety

    Haha here for the intros! 😂

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) Glad you like the intro!

  • @abrahamli7789
    @abrahamli7789 Před rokem

    Where can I buy the Q1 with the white key caps that you had? Or do I need to buy keycaps separately?

  • @si-isan
    @si-isan Před 2 lety

    Satisfying typing ASMR

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much! I think this thing delivers great typing sounds after the mods :) So clean

  • @leem0401
    @leem0401 Před 2 lety +1

    I was building keyboards... Before they paid me to build one... I just like it. Sometimes you gotta go back... to actually move forward

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      Haha, go way back and you'll be the most forwardest

  • @Carbonsteel
    @Carbonsteel Před 2 lety +1

    Great review. What was that clear thick foam you used to demonstrate the case sound?

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Jeremy! It was the Zip-n-fit foam that I use for a lot of my builds!

  • @BSEUNHIR
    @BSEUNHIR Před 2 lety

    Grabbed one of these to build a keeb for a friend. Barebones plus nicer keycaps seems like a build that could last a lifetime, basically.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      Yup! I'm sure your friend will be happy!

  • @mochmaster45
    @mochmaster45 Před 2 lety +2

    Thinking of getting this board. I know that the modding video is coming out in the next few weeks. That being said, did you get any custom parts like PC plate, or is it safe to buy stock and mod later?

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      I would say that the stock aluminum plate is actually pretty good! I am planning to try out the FR4 plate in the future tho

  • @mahzapex
    @mahzapex Před 2 lety

    something I don't have to spend too much money on. I spent over 300$ for customizing GMMK. Already bought today and will be using for my work keyboard with minimal mods and acoustics I am hyped to get these on hands. Also that the extra money will be spent on getting the cool goodies like the wrist wrest. Though the shipping cost me 30$ so the total keyboard cost me 199$

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      I hope the gmmk pro is completely transformed! Yeah but this one Def improves exponentially with the mods

  • @yayamaisara
    @yayamaisara Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Scott! Just wanted to say that you and and Alexotos usually have the best sounding modded keyboard for my personal preference. So I'm always looking forward to your videos. I'm kinda interested in the Q1 despite not being a massive fan of 75%. At this point, we know that it has a much better gasket implementation than the gmmk pro. But was wondering typing feel wise, how does it compare to other higher end keyboards. Is it one of the flexiest and softest you've felt or do they feel much better than this? I'm not sure if I should get this or just save up for boards with better typing feel.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +2

      I would say straight feel and sound, the Q1 can be up there with even the "high end." But I think where the high end starts to pull ahead is they're much better out of the box, and overall, the construction, the heft and finishing is top notch. I think as the hobby moves forward, the basic performance will start to get better and better, and the finish and the more detailed bits will be what separates the top and mid and low

  • @twofu967
    @twofu967 Před 2 lety

    i love the intro lmao

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) Glad another person got the intro!

  • @gvnady8380
    @gvnady8380 Před 2 lety

    Looks like Keychron is serious in the custom keeb game, make prebuild great again.
    Also blue samurai is a killer!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      I love how it all turned out! I'll have the Q1 modding video out next week :)

  • @chendusingh
    @chendusingh Před 2 lety

    Hey man, great video! I can't believe how good this sounds! I'm trying to decide between the Bakeneko65 which goes live in a few weeks and the Keybored-modded Q1, what would you recommend? Also do you know whether sorbothane or any other dampening material will work just as well as KilMat? Thanks!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      I don't think you can go wrong with either! Having the Bakeneko 60, I gravitate more towards the Q1 because it's just so much better featured and more versatile. Sound wise, I think both are neck in neck, and also in feel... that is a tough choice! I think at the end of the day, what looks better on your desk?

  • @justanotherpxrson
    @justanotherpxrson Před 2 lety

    this is the best sounding q1 i have heard. if you can get this kind of sound out of it consistently it will do better than the gmmk pro.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      And it flexes like crazy!

  • @tazzmania6292
    @tazzmania6292 Před 2 lety

    refreshing this everyday waiting to see what mods are used.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      haha, I will have it out for you guys in the next few weeks! It was a combination of mods and some weird things I did to take care of some of the challenges with the design. But one thing I can say is that all of the flex was kept, and the sound improved drastically and all the hollow ping went away... so mission accomplished!

  • @yvpetkov
    @yvpetkov Před 2 lety

    Just pulled the trigger on a navy blue one!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Great choice! I think there are some great caps out there that would compliment that well!

  • @falconripper7396
    @falconripper7396 Před 2 lety

    What about gaming? I am looking to a keyboard to work/study and gaming (50 - 50) and I was between the glorius and this (one thing of this that I love it is the version with wireless and easy switch of mac/windows). Any suggestion?

  • @Jeff_Jaguar
    @Jeff_Jaguar Před 2 lety

    I need that modding video NOW king

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      :) I'll have it ready before people take shipment of their Q1s!

  • @MrMangoJuice
    @MrMangoJuice Před 2 lety

    The mods sound amazing! Can’t wait for the next video

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +2

      :) Thanks! I will have it out in time before people start receiving their units!

  • @zokwandamayise1922
    @zokwandamayise1922 Před 2 lety

    Blue Samurai 🥺🥺🥺 it's beautiful

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      I was skeptical about it at first, but when I saw it in person, it's a very nice set!

  • @hingekeebs
    @hingekeebs Před 2 lety

    Hi again! Do you recommend any mics for a sound test? Mine doesn’t like to pick up the switches very much.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      I am currently using the Shure MV7, and has been working out well for me. I also have tried the fifine mic, and that works well to as long as you have a very quiet room!

    • @hingekeebs
      @hingekeebs Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored Thank you! I will try the fifine mic.

  • @RathOX
    @RathOX Před 2 lety +4

    Wonder if you can get a PC plate for it?

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +2

      You sure can! Keychron offers Aluminum, Brass, PC and FR4 plates with this board right now!

    • @RathOX
      @RathOX Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored that just on the order page or on a separate page, was looking it it but i must be blind xD

    • @RathOX
      @RathOX Před 2 lety +1

      Im basically trying to get a gmmk pro but out of stock here for months for may grab this, wanting to go full on meaty thonk rather than a hollow thock sound if you get me. So may put some tangies or boba u4ts in one

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      @@RathOX Right here! It's under the Q1 accessories. www.keychron.com/pages/customize-your-keychron-q1

    • @RathOX
      @RathOX Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored thank you!

  • @vincentzhang2785
    @vincentzhang2785 Před 2 lety

    Keychron, is the best keyboard for macOS, from China!!! Very cool!!!

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      Welcome from China! Thank you for your support!

  • @deenfredrikzen2850
    @deenfredrikzen2850 Před 2 lety

    Polycarbonate plate and some Durock POM would sound great with this kit!

  • @chiuuuuuuuuuu
    @chiuuuuuuuuuu Před 2 lety +1

    Your modded sounds so good. I am guessing tape mod is one of the mod 🤔 looking forward to hear other plate options especially POM and FR4

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      A lot of mods went into it to achieve that balance between bounce, feel and sound!

    • @chiuuuuuuuuuu
      @chiuuuuuuuuuu Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored I can tell there's a lot of mod went into it. I love how your mod makes it sound great while keeping the flex. I feel comfortable ordering it knowing your final form can do that lol but please post a tutorial of the mod later 🙏🙏
      I am buying both fr4 and PC alongside with the barebone kit

    • @Cafaaro
      @Cafaaro Před 2 lety

      Do keychron sell different plates for this?

    • @chiuuuuuuuuuu
      @chiuuuuuuuuuu Před 2 lety

      @@Cafaaro Yeah go to customize Q1 then scroll down to plate. You get brass, PC, and FR4

  • @devKazuto
    @devKazuto Před 2 lety

    I'm just waiting for a full-size wireless keyboard of the Keychron Q-Series.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      I read somewhere that they planned to do other sizes. I think next is the 65% and then some others. Hopefully they will consider it! It'll be a wildly big and heavy beast!

  • @rhymingbecktionary
    @rhymingbecktionary Před 2 lety +8

    Feeling real silly having gotten a GMMK Pro a few months ago even though I really enjoy it.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +5

      Nothing wrong with the GMMK Pro after the mods!

    • @keiz_
      @keiz_ Před 2 lety +1

      In the USA, Q1 shipping costs $30, so with barebones they are the same price basically and you get an encoder knob, so really either is a pretty solid value

    • @the__man
      @the__man Před 2 lety

      seeing this video idk i still might go gmmk because shipped they cost the same

  • @devotedtospeed
    @devotedtospeed Před 2 lety

    okay if they didnt pay you for this then they definitely should because i legitimately made my purchase solely because of this video

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) no pay, just got early access to the keyboard :)

  • @tob1n8tr46
    @tob1n8tr46 Před 2 lety

    @keybored What lube did you use on these switches or did you use the lube already on them ?

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      I lubed with krytox 205 and film and also spring swapped with 62g long (slow curve) essentially making it a gat pro Yellow lol

  • @Wallriss
    @Wallriss Před 2 lety

    I cannot believe more companies do not have Mac options. I'm happy at least they have the proper keycaps and functionality.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) Yup! And it's also offered in ISO as well, so a lot of different options

  • @8bitsamurai6
    @8bitsamurai6 Před 2 lety

    Def their best work so far but not feeling the badge. Nice caps think about ordering some atm. Glad the main stream companies are going right direction now. 👏

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) luckily, you can rip the badge out with 4 screws and there is another hot swap socket underneath to add another switch!

  • @6pakjs
    @6pakjs Před 2 lety

    did you try the car sound deadening material on this board? If so, how was it compared to thick foam :o really curious to see if it's a viable mod on these hollower sounding boards or if it mutes way too much

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      :) guessed one of the mods for the "ultimate" version. Thick foam wasn't the best... it did some good and also did some bad. But there is always some little things you can do and I managed to balance it out!

  • @wikawdo
    @wikawdo Před 2 lety

    I was about to buy the gmmk pro then saw this video

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety

      :) If you're buying it for the design, either option will work! If you want the best balance of typing feel and sound, the Q1 is it!

  • @Xetanyl
    @Xetanyl Před 2 lety

    hey! i ordered a gk68x and i'm looking to replace the switches. i'm looking for pretty good prelubed switches i can just use straight out of the box and my options so far are the glorious lynx, JWICK red's, Tangerines and banana splits, which of them do you recommend to get?

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Hmmm... I think the tangies and banana will be the closest to each other, since they're both produced by JWK. If you want to use the switch out of the box with no lubing/filming, check out the Gateron CAP V2 Yellows also... they are very very usable out of the box. If you want to do something out of those 4, I really like tangies and banana splits

    • @Xetanyl
      @Xetanyl Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored thank you! I just today found Kiwi's and durock L7's from an European reseller so those are probably my best options atm. I've never used a tactile switch as my main switch before so the kiwis are a pretty big contender for my new main switch.

  • @Draw3524
    @Draw3524 Před 2 lety +5

    For a board that offers RGB, offering colored translucent switches feels like an odd choice. This does look a nice board for the price though! Definitely doing a better release than GMMK did.

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha, you are right about that. The browns for example color the lights brown lol. But overall the board after the mods is phenomenal!

  • @standinonstilts
    @standinonstilts Před 2 lety

    On the website there is a polycarbonate plate for the Q1 that can be bought separately. Do you think it would be worth it swapping out the plate?

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      I feel that this board was so good with the aluminum that unless you're looking for more of that plastic thock, I would just stick with the stock. Poly might be super super flexy.

  • @JonBeechxD
    @JonBeechxD Před 2 lety

    Hey I know a long time has passed so not sure you'll see this comment but as a newbie is this keyboard still a good option?
    Also any recommendations for tactile switches or caps if I was looking to upgrade down the line?

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      This is still a great option! Especially if you're looking for a 75% option, this is great at the price. I have been enjoying a lot of the gateron switches lately (oil kings, CJ, ink blacks) as well as the new Tecsee offerings.

  • @conzfps
    @conzfps Před 2 lety

    really enjoyed this review, also ur mods are fantastic for the final form, but if you were to choose an entry keyboard between the nk65ee and q1 which would you choose? considering that modding is not an issue, also i heard that keychron's releasing a q2 with a 65% layout, do you have thoughts on it?

    • @Keybored
      @Keybored  Před 2 lety +1

      I would take the Q1 over the NK65EE any day. The NK65EE was great for its time, but now there are so many better alternatives! I am also very interested in the Q2 as well! If Q1 showed such great potential, I assume Q2 will also be similar!

    • @conzfps
      @conzfps Před 2 lety

      @@Keybored thanks for ur reply man! i see, my mind is clear now HAHAHA, excited for the q2 as well, i think ill wait for it before buying anything lol, also, can u name some better alternatives for the nk65ee so i can also look into it? thanks in advance!