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Francisco Lahoz
PCMag
“If you're budget‑strapped but dead‑set on mechanical quality, however, the Keychron C1 merits its Editor’s Choice nod for extreme‑budget mechanical keyboards.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Inexpensive true mechanical keyboard
- Retro‑tech appealing color scheme
- Choice of Gateron G Pro switches
- Windows/Mac keycaps included
- 87‑key TKL layout with N‑Key rollover
- Sturdy build
Points of Contention
- Right‑hand Shift stabilizer wobble
- No software utility for customization
- Tall profile lacks wrist rest
- Long pre‑travel distance
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics76
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Keychron C1 is a good TenKeyLess mechanical keyboard for office use, and it's versatile enough for other uses as well.”
