# Custom Programmable Aluminum Keyboards The Keychron Q1 Pro Works with Up to Three Devices at Once By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-01-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q1-pro References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wireless-mechanical-keyboard-18-01-2023/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keytron/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard)  The Keychron Q1 Pro mechanical keyboard is a customized peripheral for users to incorporate into their existing setup as a way to elevate their workflow, enjoy a feature-rich experience and more. The keyboard is capable of being paired with up to three devices at once and boasts an all-metal aluminum construction for enhanced durability as well as style. Working on either a wired or wireless connection, the keyboard has a hot-swappable design to accommodate your choice of key switch. The Keychron Q1 Pro mechanical keyboard has a QMK/VIA customizable keymap that can be easily switched up to suit the needs of any user. The keyboard works well for Windows, Mac and Linux users, and comes in a range of color options to choose from. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom Programmable Keyboards:** Opportunity for keyboard manufacturers to explore customizable options with programmable keys, wired/wireless connections and QMK/VIA customizable keymaps - **Hot-swappable Keyboards:** Opportunity for keyboard manufacturers to explore hot-swappable design to cater to the needs of the users - **Multi-device Keyboards:** Opportunity for keyboard manufacturers to explore a multi-device connection option to make it easy for users to switch between devices easily ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware Industry:** Keyboards with customizable options and hot-swappable design can disrupt the computer hardware market - **Gaming Industry:** Hot-swappable keyboards with customizable options and QMK/VIA customizable keymaps can disrupt the gaming industry by catering to unique player preferences - **Office Equipment Industry:** Multi-device keyboards can disrupt the office equipment industry by catering to the needs of users who often work with multiple devices ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q1-pro.md) - [Space-Saving Customizable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Full-Size High-Quality Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q6-pro.md) - [Seamless Multitasking Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-k6-pro.md) - [Customizable Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Full-Size Wireless Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q6-max.md) - [Function-Customizable Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k8-pro.md) - [Spacious Customizable Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-q3.md) - [Compact Aluminum Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keychron-k14-pro.md)