Quick Overview
Priced at $74.99, the Keychron K1 TKL Low Profile Keyboard is Keychron's entry in the low profile keyboards category. With 17 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #40 of 46 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Construction & Key Action
The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. The price range here typically gets you a sturdier frame and PBT keycaps that resist shine over time, which is a meaningful upgrade over budget tier.
Specifications
- Brand: Keychron
- Price: $74.99 (slightly below the $86.40 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 17
- Category rank: #40 of 46 in low profile keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 22 products
- Higher-rated in category: 19 products
- More-reviewed in category: 40 products
Owner Reports
With only 17 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.3-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
What Else to Consider
At $74.99, the Keychron K1 TKL Low Profile Keyboard sits slightly below the $86.40 category average. 22 options are cheaper and 23 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Arteck Wireless Full Size Keyboard ($33.99, 4.4★, 28,787 reviews). It's $41.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Arteck Wireless Full Size Keyboard - $33.99, 4.4★ (28,787 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Logitech MK470 Slim Keyboard Mouse Combo - $39.99, 4.4★ (7,569 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Corsair K100 AIR Wireless Keyboard - $169.99, 4.4★ (4,575 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile at 4.7★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Redragon BK7114 Low Profile Keyboard at $21.84.
The Buy/Skip Call
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Final Take
7.5/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.