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Keychron Q1 HE · 219 €SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) · 229 €
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| What matters | Keychron Q1 HEKeychronMedium confidence | SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)SteelSeriesMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.8 (best in this comparison) | 7.5 |
| Best price | 219,00 € (best in this comparison) | 229,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 7.4 (best in this comparison) | 5.6 |
| Build quality | 9.6 (best in this comparison) | 8.6 |
| Performance | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Longevity | 9.4 (best in this comparison) | 8.4 |
| Repairability | 9.0 (best in this comparison) | 4.2 |
| Support & warranty | 7.8 (best in this comparison) | 6.8 |
| Switches | Gateron Hall effect, hot-swap | OmniPoint 2.0 Hall effect, 0.1–4.0 mm |
| Layout | 75% (ISO/ANSI) | TKL, 87 keys |
| Connection | USB-C, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | USB-C, detachable |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | No |
| Build | CNC aluminium, gasket mount | Aircraft-grade aluminium top, magnetic wrist rest |
| Best for | Adjustable actuation for gaming · A desk centrepiece · Tinkerers who remap everything | Per-key actuation tuning · Competitive play with rapid trigger · An OLED screen you will use twice and enjoy |
| Avoid if | You need it to be light and portable · You dislike loud typing | You are price sensitive · You want to swap switches |
| Main drawback | Heavy at 2 kg — not portable | Magnetic switches are proprietary and not hot-swappable |
Verdict
The Keychron Q1 HE wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 keyboards, the Keychron Q1 HE has both the highest Worth Score (8.8) and the best score per euro at 219,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is heavy at 2 kg — not portable.
Best overallKeychron Q1 HE — Highest Worth Score here at 8.8, 1.3 ahead of the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023). Best for adjustable actuation for gaming.
Skip this oneSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) — Lowest Worth Score here at 7.5, 1.3 lower against the Keychron Q1 HE and no cheaper. Magnetic switches are proprietary and not hot-swappable
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.