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Keychron K10 Max compared with Keychron Q1 Max
Spec Keychron K10 Max

Keychron

Keychron K10 Max

$100–$120

“K10 Max, from Keychron's store”

Keychron

Keychron Q1 Max

$230

“The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q”

Price , different $100–$120 $230
Size , different Full 75%
Type , different Barebones Pre-built
Connectivity Wireless + Wired Wireless + Wired
Released , different 2024 2023
Mounting , different Tray Mount Gasket
Case , different ABS 6063 Aluminum
Colors , different White, Black —
Weight , different 1530 g 1.72kg (fully assembled)
Dimensions , different 447.37 x 139.82 mm 327.5 x 145mm
Typing angle , different Not listed 5.2°
Front height , different Not listed 20.7mm
Switches Mechanical Mechanical
Profile Standard Standard
Keycaps , different Double-shot PBT Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA profile (fully assembled version)
PCB , different Hot-swap Hot-swap, South-facing RGB
Plates , different Steel PC
Battery , different 4000 mAh, up to 190 hours 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off)
Compatible switches , different MX-style MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin
Software QMK, Keychron Launcher QMK, Keychron Launcher
NKRO Yes Yes
RGB Yes Yes
Features , different Full layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA QMK/VIA, Hot-swap, Double Gasket Mount, Aluminum Case, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.1, South-facing RGB, Screw-in Stabilizers, 1000Hz Polling (2.4GHz & wired)
Good for , different Full-size users who want a dongle and QMK/VIA Work-and-play users who want responsive switches Modders who want an easy-to-open case Typists who want a wireless 75% with a quiet, cushioned sound Users who want a low-latency dongle option without leaving the Q line People who like to open the board and adjust foam
Skip if , different Typists who like a soft, cushioned feel Buyers who want a volume knob Players who need 8 kHz or Hall-effect features Buyers who want a low-profile keycap shape or adjustable height Anyone who needs a travel keyboard People who want magnetic switches; the Q1 HE covers that
Pros , different 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired (maker) Strong build, good keycaps and responsive Super switches (Tom's Guide) Extra dampening and a deeper sound (Tom's Guide) Tray-mounted steel plate that is easy to open for modding (Tom's Guide) QMK firmware with PBT keycaps Three connection modes: 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1 (three devices) and wired, with 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired Muffled sound with little case resonance from layered foam and a double-gasket design (AppleInsider) Thick aluminum shell that XDA Developers says will not move on the desk; Keychron lists 1,724 g PC plate, hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, QMK/VIA and a knob Gateron Jupiter Red, Brown or Banana switches come pre-installed on the assembled version 4000 mAh battery, rated up to 180 hours by Keychron
Cons , different Typing is firmer, with a hard stop at bottom-out (Tom's Guide) No volume knob (Tom's Guide) Heavy at about 1530 g Battery rated at 190 hours, lower than the K10 1000 Hz polling only No adjustable feet; the angle is fixed at 5.2 degrees (AppleInsider) Wirecutter criticises the tall keycaps and the steep, non-adjustable case slope Keychron's 1000 Hz rating applies to 2.4 GHz and wired; the sibling Q1 HE drops to 90 Hz on Bluetooth (Tom's Guide) Heavy at about 1.7 kg, so not a portable 75% Wirecutter notes it costs more than its own upgrade pick, and AppleInsider's headline calls it costly
Research take , different A well-reviewed full-size with a dongle. Tom's Guide saw it as a fine keyboard, though firmer than some prefer. The most complete mechanical 75% in the Q line: reviewers praised the build, the sound and the 2.4 GHz option. The tall caps and fixed slope are the recurring complaints, so a wrist rest is worth budgeting for.