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Keychron K15 Max compared with Keychron Q1 Max
Spec Keychron K15 Max

Keychron

Keychron K15 Max

$100–$120

“K15 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 Alice 75%
Type , different Barebones Pre-built
Connectivity Wireless + Wired Wireless + Wired
Released , different 2024 2023
Mounting , different Integrated Plate Gasket
Case , different ABS with aluminum frame 6063 Aluminum
Colors , different See the store —
Weight , different 700 g 1.72kg (fully assembled)
Dimensions , different 370 x 143 mm 327.5 x 145mm
Typing angle , different Not listed 5.2°
Front height , different Not listed 20.7mm
Switches , different Low Profile Mechanical
Profile , different Low Profile Standard
Keycaps , different Low-profile double-shot PBT Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA profile (fully assembled version)
PCB , different Hot-swap Hot-swap, South-facing RGB
Plates , different Not listed PC
Battery , different 2000 mAh, up to 95 hours 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off)
Compatible switches , different Keychron low-profile MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin
Software QMK, Keychron Launcher QMK, Keychron Launcher
NKRO Yes Yes
RGB Yes Yes
Features , different Alice layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Low profile 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 People curious about Alice layouts who want a slim, wireless board Typists who miss a function row on an Alice QMK/VIA users who want a dongle 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 Anyone who wants an instantly familiar layout Buyers who need a high-profile ergonomic keyboard Gamers who need 8 kHz polling 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 Alice layout with a function row (maker) Slim, sleek design (XDA) 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired QMK/VIA with PBT keycaps Comfortable once adapted (XDA) 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 Alice layout takes time to learn (How-To Geek, XDA) Wrist angle can feel less ergonomic because it is so slim (How-To Geek) Some number and function keys are harder to hit at first (How-To Geek) Only low-profile switches fit Battery rated at 95 hours 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 decent Alice for those who want slim and wireless. Expect an adjustment period. 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.