Lemokey P1 HE vs 1970s Mechanical Keyboard
1970s Mechanical Keyboard is the cheaper pick at $99.00, roughly 42% under Lemokey P1 HE ($169.99). 1970s Mechanical Keyboard offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Lemokey P1 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 | Lemokey P1 HE | 1970s Mechanical Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Lemokey P1 HE | 1970s Mechanical Keyboard |
| Brand | Lemokey | Lofree |
| Price range | $169.99 | $99.00 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Form factor | 75% | TKL (80%) |
| Key count | 84 | 87 |
| Hot-swap | Yes | No |
| Supported switch pins | — | — |
| Case material | Aluminum 6063 | — |
| Plate material | Aluminum 6063 | — |
| Mounting style | — | — |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+), 2.4GHz wireless (dongle) | — |
| RGB lighting | No | No |
| Layouts supported | — | — |
| QMK support | — | — |
| VIA support | — | — |
| Weight (g) | — | — |
| Polling rate (Hz) | — | — |
Name
- Lemokey P1 HE
- Lemokey P1 HE
- 1970s Mechanical Keyboard
- 1970s Mechanical Keyboard
Brand
- Lemokey P1 HE
- Lemokey
Price range
- Lemokey P1 HE
- $169.99
Community score
Form factor
- 1970s Mechanical Keyboard
- TKL (80%)
Key count
Hot-swap
Supported switch pins
Case material
- Lemokey P1 HE
- Aluminum 6063
Plate material
- Lemokey P1 HE
- Aluminum 6063
Mounting style
Connectivity
- Lemokey P1 HE
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+), 2.4GHz wireless (dongle)
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 42% under Lemokey P1 HE ($169.99). 1970s Mechanical Keyboard offers more keys for full-layout workflows, while Lemokey P1 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 Lemokey P1 HE if
From $169.99
- 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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