They are also compatible with other low-profile switches but finding replacement keycaps will not be easy. The keycaps are specially designed for Gateron low profile switches. The keycaps are made of ABS plastic, although from extended typing on them for several hours, they have not accumulated finger oils or fingerprints like other big brand mechanical keyboards. However, it is still easy to make mistakes and typos. The curved keycaps enable you to more easily feel each individual key rather than guessing what keys your fingers are on. The function row alternates between light and dark grey. The modifiers are dark grey and the alphanumerics are light grey. With Version 4, you will get curved keycaps with a two-toned color scheme. It also has a crop/screenshot button and an easy access button to open up Siri or Cortana, depending on what operating system you are on. The function row has the Mac functions such as increase/decrease brightness, multiple menus, backlight brightness, and media functions. It also comes with an extra Escape key in Orange and one in Gray. Like all of the other Keychron mechanical keyboards, the K1v4 also comes with the Mac and Windows keycaps: Option, Command, Menu, and Alt. The battery indicators will tell you when it is nearly time to charge your keyboard. The Caps Lock indicator will light up to blue when Caps Lock is on. On the top left between the Escape key and F1 lies the Caps lock indicator and the battery indicators. The other is to change between Bluetooth, Off, and Cable modes. One is to change between Windows and Mac. The USB-C port sits slightly to the right of the middle. On the top of the keyboard are two switches and the USB-C port. However, it still sits quite close to neutral even all the way in the back. On the back of the keyboard frame are four rubber bump-ons. There is an option to use only white backlight but for people who enjoy colors, there is an RGB version as well that has 15+ color and effect options. The backside does not allow changing the angle because there are no flip-out feet. This keyboard has two-toned, curved, and low-profile keycaps. If you try to twist the frame, there is no creakiness or bending at all. To the floating ABS plastic keycaps, it feels fragile if ever dropped. The keyboard features a sturdy build with a mostly aluminum body, weighing 636g or 22.43 ounces. The Keychron K1v4 has a clean floating keycap style design with a low-profile case as well as low-profile switches and keycaps. In addition, a white backlight option has been added so you’re not stuck with RGB lighting if you don’t use it. Keychron also added an indicator for Caps Lock so you can easily tell if you have it activated. The Bluetooth is faster than ever coming in at the latest 5.1, so speed should not be an issue when typing – although we still wouldn’t recommend gaming wirelessly. In addition, the keyboard has a slight incline instead of being completely flat like version 3. The K1 also comes in a Gateron low-profile Brown switch, so instead of being limited to just Red or Blue switches, now there is an option for a semi-quiet tactile switch. The keycaps are also more resistant to oil and shine with a nice rubbery texture. The keycaps have a nice curved profile to reduce typing mistakes and improve comfort. The K1 is already on version 4 and features several upgrades including new keycaps that are two-toned instead of just black and flat. The Keychron K1 is a popular low-profile keyboard that has undergone multiple redesigns and upgrades to constantly make the keyboard better with each version. Low-Profile curved two-toned keycaps for a clean look.RGB Lighting with 15+ Types or Just White Backlight.Gateron Low Profile Red, Blue, or Brown Switches.Some people cannot get accustomed to the longer actuation distance of regular mechanical switches and opt to use a low-profile mechanical keyboard such as the Keychron K1. Many people transition to the mechanical keyboard world from thin chiclet keys on their laptops or membrane keyboards.
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