Between the Q1 HE and RK R98 Pro, the Q1 HE comes out ahead in several specs, while the RK R98 Pro wins on size. Overall, the Q1 HE scores 44.3 and the RK R98 Pro 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.
The Q1 HE doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the RK R98 Pro if you care most about size. Its strongest claims are size.
Both ship with comparable hot-swappable, 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro wins
- ▲Size: 96% (vs 75%).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Keychron - Q1 HE | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Hall-effect | RK Cream Yellow |
| Hot-swappable | true | true |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Keychron - Q1 HE | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 75% | 96%lead |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | true | true |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Keychron - Q1 HE | Royal Kludge - RK R98 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| 2.4 GHz | true | true |
| Battery | 100 h | 150 hlead |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
Spec-level deep dives
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