Keychron
Keychron Q1 Pro
75% · Hot-swap · Gasket · QMK/VIA
93
/ 100
From $199
VS
Keychron Q1 Pro wins by 5
Logitech
Logitech MX Keys S
Low-profile · Logi Options+ · Backlit
88
/ 100
From $129
Verdex verdict
Keychron Q1 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Verdex score, Keychron Q1 Pro lands at 93 and Logitech MX Keys S at 88. That puts Keychron Q1 Pro ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Keychron Q1 Pro if…
- ✓Premium aluminum build
- ✓Hot-swap + VIA
- ✓Bluetooth + USB-C
Pick Logitech MX Keys S if…
- ✓Great typing for a low-profile
- ✓Smart backlight
- ✓Easy multi-device pairing
Score breakdown
Keychron Q1 Pro
93 typing 95
build 96
features 92
value 90
Logitech MX Keys S
88 typing 86
build 88
features 92
value 88
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Keychron Q1 Pro
Logitech MX Keys S
Layout
75%
Full-size
Switches
Hot-swap 3/5-pin
Scissor
Connectivity
BT 5.1 / 2.4 GHz / USB-C
BT / USB-C / Logi Bolt
Firmware
QMK / VIA
—
Battery
—
~10 days backlit
Keychron Q1 Pro
Pros
- +Premium aluminum build
- +Hot-swap + VIA
- +Bluetooth + USB-C
Cons
- −Heavy at 1.6 kg
- −Firmware updates fiddly
- −Stabilizers need a tune
Logitech MX Keys S
Pros
- +Great typing for a low-profile
- +Smart backlight
- +Easy multi-device pairing
Cons
- −No mechanical feel
- −Non-replaceable battery
- −Software required for full features
FAQ: Keychron Q1 Pro vs Logitech MX Keys S
Which is better, Keychron Q1 Pro or Logitech MX Keys S? +
Keychron Q1 Pro scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Keychron Q1 Pro worth the price? +
At $199, Keychron Q1 Pro delivers a Verdex score of 93 — strongest in build.
Is Logitech MX Keys S worth the price? +
At $129, Logitech MX Keys S delivers a Verdex score of 88 — strongest in features.
Does Keychron Q1 Pro or Logitech MX Keys S last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.