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Logitech MX Master 4 vs Keychron Q1 HE
Logitech MX Master 4 ($120) vs Keychron Q1 HE ($219) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right productivity mouse.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Logitech MX Master 4 | Keychron Q1 HE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | $219 |
| Weight | 141g | 1920g |
| Scroll | MagSpeed electromagnetic (auto-switch) | — |
| Connection | Logi Bolt + Bluetooth | — |
| Devices | Up to 3 (Easy Switch) | — |
| Battery | 70 days USB-C rechargeable | — |
| DPI | 200–8000 adjustable | — |
| Weight | 141g | 1920g |
| 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 |
Pros & Cons
Logitech MX Master 4
- MagSpeed scroll is genuinely transformative
- 70-day battery from USB-C charge
- Three-device Easy Switch
- Smart Actions for workflow automation
- 4000Hz polling via Bolt receiver
- Right-hand ergonomic only — no left-hand version
- 141g heavier than travel mice
- $120 premium vs. adequate alternatives
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
Logitech MX Master 4 is the better value at $120. Both are part of our curated productivity mouse index — tap through to check current pricing.
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