Between the Q1 HE and MX Keys S, the Q1 HE comes out ahead in hot-swappable and rotary knob, while the MX Keys S wins on size. Overall, the Q1 HE scores 44.3 and the MX Keys S scores 44.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the Q1 HE if you care most about hot-swappable and rotary knob. The biggest gaps in its favor are hot-swappable, rotary knob.
Pick the MX Keys S if you care most about size. Its strongest claims are size.
Both ship with comparable wireless, polling rate, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Keychron - Q1 HE wins
- ▲Has Hot-swappable.
- ▲Has Rotary knob.
Why Logitech - MX Keys S wins
- ▲Size: Full (vs 75%).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Keychron - Q1 HE | Logitech - MX Keys S |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Hall-effect | Scissor |
| Hot-swappable | truelead | false |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Keychron - Q1 HE | Logitech - MX Keys S |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 75% | Fulllead |
| RGB | truelead | false |
| Rotary knob | truelead | false |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Keychron - Q1 HE | Logitech - MX Keys S |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| 2.4 GHz | truelead | false |
| Battery | 100 h | 240 hlead |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
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