Keychron V1 HE vs 1970s Mechanical Keyboard
1970s Mechanical Keyboard is the cheaper pick at $99.00, roughly 38% under Keychron V1 HE ($159.99). 1970s Mechanical Keyboard offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Keychron V1 HE trims the footprint. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Keychron V1 HE | 1970s Mechanical Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Keychron V1 HE | 1970s Mechanical Keyboard |
| Brand | Keychron | Lofree |
| Price range | $159.99 | $99.00 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Form factor | 75% | TKL (80%) |
| Key count | 84 | 87 |
| Hot-swap | Yes | No |
| Supported switch pins | — | — |
| Case material | — | — |
| Plate material | — | — |
| Mounting style | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | — |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
| Layouts supported | — | — |
| QMK support | — | — |
| VIA support | — | — |
| Weight (g) | — | — |
| Polling rate (Hz) | — | — |
Name
- Keychron V1 HE
- Keychron V1 HE
- 1970s Mechanical Keyboard
- 1970s Mechanical Keyboard
Brand
- Keychron V1 HE
- Keychron
Price range
- Keychron V1 HE
- $159.99
Community score
Form factor
- 1970s Mechanical Keyboard
- TKL (80%)
Key count
Hot-swap
Supported switch pins
Case material
Plate material
Mounting style
Connectivity
RGB lighting
Layouts supported
QMK support
VIA support
Weight (g)
Polling rate (Hz)
Which should you buy?
1970s Mechanical Keyboard is the cheaper pick at $99.00, roughly 38% under Keychron V1 HE ($159.99). 1970s Mechanical Keyboard offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Keychron V1 HE trims the footprint. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Pick Keychron V1 HE if
From $159.99
- You want a 75% layout
- You plan to swap switches without soldering
Pick 1970s Mechanical Keyboard if
From $99.00
- You want a tkl (80%) layout
- You're on a tighter budget
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