On October 26, 2023, Kopec Japan, an authorized distributor of Keychron in Japan, announced the launch of the Keychron Q1 Pro in Japan.
In addition, Keychron Q3 Pro Special Edition is now available.
KawamuraRecently, Keychron K6 Pro also had a JIS layout model in its lineup before long, and it has started to be sold officially in Japan.
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Keychron Q1 Pro now available in Japan
The Keychron Q1 Pro is a 75% layout mechanical keyboard with a full aluminum body that is QMK/VIA compliant.
KawamuraIt is a very popular product that appeared on the crowdfunding page in January 2023 and has been backed by 2,888 backers worldwide.
It features a gasket-mounted structure for a softer keystroke feel, and the main difference is that it supports wireless connectivity while inheriting the advantages of the previous Q1.
Also, from the Q Pro series, the newly developed KSA profile, a spherical design with a concave center of the key tops, will allow users to experience a keystroke feel as if it is absorbed by their fingers.
With the start of official sales in Japan, the lineup also includes a Japanese-language layout, which will probably be highly requested by Japanese users, and is expected to be extremely popular.
The keymap can also be changed on the GUI, making it easy to register your favorite shortcut keys.
Regarding the material of the keycaps, note that the English-language models are usually made of double-shot PBT, while the Japanese-language models are made of ABS material + laser engraving.
Sales are available from the Super Kopec online store and various other e-commerce malls.
The color lineup includes carbon black, silver gray, and shell white.
The selectable keyswitches are Keychron original keyswitches linear axis (red axis), tactile axis (brown axis), banana axis (early bump tactile feel), and hot swappable, so if it is a Cherry MX compatible keyswitch, it can be replaced and customized without soldering Cherry MX compatible keyswitches can be replaced and customized without soldering.
The price is 39,930 yen including tax.
Keychron Q1 Pro仕様詳細
- Product name: Keychron Q1 Pro (knob version)
- Total number of keys: 81 keys, 85 keys (JIS)
- Multimedia keys: 12 keys
- Main body material: CNC machined aluminum
- Plate material: PC
- Keycap material: KSA double shot PBT (US), laser engraved on ABS material with KSA profile (JIS)
- Backlight: South-facing RGB LED
- Supported systems: macOS/Windows/Linux
- Connection: USB TYPE-C, Bluetooth
- Size: [Aluminum frame] 327.5 x 145mm x front height 35.8mm (rear height 22.6mm (not including keycap))
- Weight: approx. 1825 g ± 10 g (assembled version)
Contents (assembled version)
1 Q1 Pro keyboard (knob version) (keyboard includes: 1 aluminum case, 1 PCB, 1 steel plate, 1 sound absorbing foam, 1 case foam, 16 gaskets (8 already installed), 4 sets of stabilizers, keycaps (Dye-Sub OEM profile PBT), Gateron G Pro switch x1set), Type-C to Type-C cable x1, Type-A to Type-C adapter x1, switch puller x1, keycap puller x1, screwdriver x1, hex wrench x1
Keychron Q3 Pro now available in Japan
The Keychron Q3 Pro is a full aluminum mechanical keyboard with an 80% tenkeyless layout, rotary encoder, and four macro switches.
The product was launched in its original home market on May 8, 2023, and this Japanese sales model is a “special edition” with a Japanese-language layout model lineup. The main feature of this model is that it is technically compliant and enables wireless connectivity.
QMK/VIA compatible, keymap changes can be made on the GUI, allowing easy customization of macro switches and rotary encoders mounted in a single row on the left side.
As for the material of the keycaps, the English-language models are usually made of double-shot PBT, while the Japanese-language models are made of ABS material plus laser engraving, so care must be taken.
Sales are available through the Super Kopec online store and various other e-commerce malls.
The color lineup includes carbon black, silver gray, and olive green.
The selectable keyswitches are Keychron original keyswitches linear axis (red axis), tactile axis (brown axis), banana axis (early bump tactile feel), and hot swappable, so if it is a Cherry MX compatible keyswitch, it can be replaced and customized without soldering Cherry MX compatible keyswitches can be replaced and customized without soldering.
The price is 43,890 yen including tax.
Keychron Q3 Pro特別版の仕様詳細
- Product name: Keychron Q3 Pro Special Edition QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
- Total number of keys: 87 (US), 91 (JIS)
- Multimedia keys: 12 keys
- Main body material: CNC machined aluminum
- Plate material: PC
- Keycap material: KSA double shot PBT (US), laser engraved on ABS material (JIS)
- Backlight: South-facing RGB LED
- Supported systems: macOS/Windows/Linux
- Connection: USB TYPE-C, Bluetooth
- Size: [Aluminum frame] 415 x 145mm x front height 17.8mm (rear height 31.8mm (not including keycap))
- Weight: approx. 2300 g ± 10 g (assembled version)
Contents (assembled version)
1 Q3 Pro special edition keyboard (keyboard includes: 1 aluminum case, 1 PCB, 1 sound absorbing foam, 1 case foam, 16 gaskets (12 installed), 5 sets of stabilizers, 1 set of keycaps, 1 set of Keychron K Pro switches), 1 Type C to Type-C cable x1, Type-A to Type-C adapter x1, switch puller x1, keycap puller x1, screwdriver x1, hex wrench x1
