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Keychron Q1 QMK custom mechanical keyboard review: in pictures

Keychron continues to release compelling keyboards and with remote or hybrid work remaining a popular option for the office, pounding away on a clicky keyboard won't annoy your cubicle friends.
By Matthew Miller, Contributing Writer
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Keychron Q1 and palm rest retail packages

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Extra keycap sets and mechanical switch options

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Customized ZDNet Q1 ready to rock

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ZDNet colors and wood palm rest

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Keychron Q1 QMK keyboard in ZDNet colors

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Top left of the keyboard

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Top right side

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Full left side

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Full right side

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Durable nylon USB cable

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Aluminum bottom with silicone feet and access screws

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Changing out the switches

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Brown and blue switch options

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