Keychron Is Putting Hall Effect Switches Into More Keyboards

The Keychron Q6 HE in white against a green and white background. — *The Keychron Q6 HE (pictured) now supports Hall effect switches.* | Image: Keychron

Mechanical keyboard specialist Keychron is adding fancy analog Hall effect switches to more of its lineup. Two of the models announced at CES today are launching immediately: the $169 Lemokey P1 HE QMK, and the $229 Keychron Q6 HE QMK, with three additional keyboards set to be released later this year.

Hall effect switches are notable for providing more customization features and a faster press than traditional mechanical switches, making them a popular choice for gamers. They use magnetic induction sensing on the PCB that detects how far down a key has been pushed — allowing you to decide the exact actuation point or even set different functions that activate depending on how hard you press.

The Lemokey P1 HE QMK is a 75 percent layout keyboard with 2.4GHz Bluetooth and a 1,000Hz polling rate. It can be used wired or wirelessly and is compatible exclusively with Gateron Double-Rail magnetic switches. The Keychron Q6 HE also launching today is a full-sized mechanical keyboard with similar features and switch restrictions. Both models are available in either black or white and feature PBT double-shot keycaps.

The Lemokey P1 HE QMK mechanical keyboard in black, against a black backdrop. — *Here’s a look at the updated Lemokey P1 HE QMK.*

Keychron released its first Hall effect keyboard last year, and rival keyboard makers like Corsair and SteelSeries have also adopted the feature after Wooting popularized the use of Hall effect switches. Meanwhile, other brands like Epomaker and Ducky are trending toward induction-based switches that provide similar analog features and use less power. Other Keychron models like the K4, K8, and Lomokey L5 will also be available with Hall effect switches sometime in Q1 2025.

Summary

Keychron is incorporating Hall effect switches into more of its keyboards, offering enhanced customization and faster key presses compared to traditional mechanical switches. The company has introduced two new models, the Lemokey P1 HE QMK and Keychron Q6 HE QMK, with additional keyboards planned for release later this year. These keyboards feature magnetic induction sensing on the PCB to detect keypress depth, allowing for precise actuation points and customizable functions based on key pressure. The keyboards can be used wired or wirelessly, with compatibility with Gateron Double-Rail magnetic switches. Keychron joins other keyboard makers like Corsair and SteelSeries in adopting Hall effect switches, following the trend popularized by Wooting. Other brands like Epomaker and Ducky are

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