Keychron Q1 HE vs Baseus UnionJoy 17-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station
Keychron Q1 HE ($219) vs Baseus UnionJoy 17-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station ($129.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right keyboard.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Keychron Q1 HE | Baseus UnionJoy 17-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219 | $129.99 |
| Weight | 1920g | 257g |
| Switches | Hall-effect magnetic (adjustable actuation) | — |
| Layout | 75% with rotary knob | — |
| Mount | Gasket-mounted PCB | — |
| Frame | CNC aluminum (top + bottom) | — |
| Firmware | QMK + VIA fully compatible | — |
| Weight | 1920g | 257g (Baseus spec) |
| USB | — | 3 USB 3.0 at 5Gbps, 2 USB 2.0 |
| Network | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Card readers | — | SD and TF, up to 104MB/s (one card at a time) |
| Size | — | 8.7 x 3.7 x 15.3 cm |
Pros & Cons
Keychron Q1 HE
- Hall-effect switches — zero spring fatigue over time
- Adjustable actuation point per-key in firmware
- Gasket mount absorbs typing force for thock sound
- CNC aluminum built to survive decades
- QMK + VIA for complete key remapping
- 1920g — not a travel keyboard
- $219 premium for enthusiast tier
- Hall-effect overkill for casual typists
Baseus UnionJoy 17-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station
- Seventeen ports and triple display for $129.99
- Includes the cable and 12V power supply
- 257g body
- Card readers work one card at a time
- Baseus's US page gives few video specs
Baseus UnionJoy 17-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station is the better value at $129.99. Both are part of our curated keyboard index — tap through to check current pricing.
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