Keychron

Keychron V1 75% Wired Mechanical Keyboard

Name: Keychron V1 75% Wired Mechanical Keyboard, QMK/VIA Programmable, Hot-swappable Red Switches, Compatible with Mac Windows Linux - Carbon Black
Brand: Keychron
SKU: B09NLW62PN

Status: Keychron V1 75% Wired Mechanical Keyboard: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 10:22 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Keychron V1 75% Wired Mechanical Keyboard: Hot-swap 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches (Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda) with no soldering; main trade-off: wired only, so no Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless option.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Hot-swap 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches (Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda) with no soldering
✓ Pre-lubed linear red switches rated to 50 million keystrokes
✓ QMK and VIA open-source firmware for full per-key remapping and macros
✓ Compact 81-key 75% layout keeps arrows and F-row without the numpad bulk
✓ Double-shot PBT keycaps in OSA profile resist finger oils over long-term use

Cons

✗ Wired only, so no Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless option
✗ 81-key 75% layout drops the dedicated numpad for data entry work
✗ Linear red switches give no tactile bump, a drawback for typists who want feedback
✗ South-facing RGB can be blocked by taller Cherry-profile aftermarket keycaps

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Keychron V1 75% Wired Mechanical Keyboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Keychron's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

81 Keys Mechanical Keyboard: The V1 is a fully customizable mechanical keyboard ready for any situation. It’s a great option to introduce you to the custom keyboard world while every component can be easily assembled. With its compact 75% layout, acoustic silicone pad, the V1 is designed for ultra typing comfort and boost productivity.
Fully Customizable From the Inside Out: To build a fully customizable keyboard, we designed every component easily assembled, including keycaps, switches, gasket, plate, and case foam if you want. With QMK and VIA support, you can easily program and remap each key on the keyboard. The open-source firmware means endless possibilities for keyboard layouts, shortcuts, backlight effects, and more.
Hot-swappable Support: With the pre-lubed mechanical linear red switch provides unrivaled tactile responsiveness with up to 50 million keystroke lifespan. You can also hot-swap the V1 with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering required. The PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizer for “big keys” such as space bar, shift, enter, and delete are designed for less wobbliness and smooth performance.
Compatible with both macOS & Windows Systems: Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the Keychron V1 comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard.
Double-shot PBT Keycaps & South-facing Backlight: The V1 comes with our unique OSA profile and double-shot PBT keycaps that aim to provide a more comfortable and subtle fingertip feel with excellent oil resistance for long-term use. The south-facing RGB is designed to better illuminate the keyboard backlight from the typist’s angle and free from interference when the user installs Cherry-profile alternative keycaps on the V1.

Full Specifications

Brand	Keychron
Color	Hot-swap Keychron K Pro Red Switch
Style	Contemporary
Theme	customizable mechanical keyboards
Model Name	Keychron V1
Style Name	Contemporary
Unit Count	1 Count
Is Electric	Yes
Switch Type	Linear
Model Number	Keychron V1
Power Source	Corded Electric
Compatibility	Switch, Mac, Linux
Built-In Media	Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Keyboard PCB, screw-in stabs, and steel plate
Number of Keys	81
Button Quantity	81
Connection Type	Wired
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
Processor Count	1
Special Feature	QMK/VIA, Fully Customizable, Hot-swappable, RGB, Wired
Antenna Location	Gaming
Full listing title	Keychron V1 75% Wired Mechanical Keyboard, QMK/VIA Programmable, Hot-swappable Red Switches, Compatible with Mac Windows Linux - Carbon Black

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