Keychron's Mid-range Contender
Keychron positions the Keychron KJ1 Low Profile Keyboard as a mid-range low profile keyboards, asking $57.99. After 2 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a decent 3.4 stars. We've ranked it #46 out of 46 in this category. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 33% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
What It Feels Like to Type On
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: $57.99 (well below the $86.40 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 2
- Category rank: #46 of 46 in low profile keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 19 products
- Higher-rated in category: 45 products
- More-reviewed in category: 45 products
Owner Reports
With only 2 reviews, this is a small sample. The 3.4-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating in the low profile keyboards category is 4.2 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Budget Angle
At $57.99, the Keychron KJ1 Low Profile Keyboard sits well below the $86.40 category average. 19 options are cheaper and 26 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Arteck Wireless Full Size Keyboard ($33.99, 4.4★, 28,787 reviews). It's $24.00 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
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional low profile keyboards without overspending
Final Take
5.3/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.