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Keychron K7 Max compared with Keychron K7 Ultra-slim
Spec Keychron K7 Max

Keychron

Keychron K7 Max

$90–$110

“Slim low-profile 65% with 2.4 GHz and QMK/VIA”

Keychron K7 Ultra-slim

Keychron

Keychron K7 Ultra-slim

$64–$79

“K7 Ultra-slim, from Keychron's store”

Price , different $90–$110 $64–$79
Size 65% 65%
Type Pre-built Pre-built
Connectivity Wireless + Wired Wireless + Wired
Released , different 2024 2021
Mounting , different Integrated Plate Tray Mount
Case ABS with aluminum frame ABS with aluminum frame
Colors See the store See the store
Weight , different 436 g About 348.7 g
Dimensions , different 306 x 97.5 mm 307 x 97.5 mm
Typing angle Not listed Not listed
Front height Not listed Not listed
Switches Low Profile Low Profile
Profile Low Profile Low Profile
Keycaps , different Low-profile double-shot PBT ABS
PCB Hot-swap Hot-swap
Plates Not listed Not listed
Battery , different 1550 mAh, up to 73 hours 1550 mAh, up to 34 hours
Compatible switches Keychron low-profile Keychron low-profile
Software , different QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher None (no QMK/VIA)
NKRO Yes Yes
RGB No No
Features , different 65% layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Low profile 65% layout, Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C, Hot-swap, Low profile
Good for , different Travelers and tablet users who want a small 65% QMK/VIA users who need a slim board Buyers who want a dongle in a slim board Travelers who want the lightest compact board Tablet users who need a slim keyboard Buyers who want low-profile optical switches
Skip if , different Typists who need function keys (see the K3 Max) Gamers who want Hall-effect features People who dislike low-profile switches QMK/VIA users Typists who want PBT keycaps Anyone who wants long battery life
Pros , different Thin 65% at about 436 g (maker) Hardly any deck flex and noticeable foam (Android Police) 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired QMK/VIA with PBT keycaps Good for tablets on the go (Android Police) Very light at about 349 g (maker) Optical or mechanical low-profile switch options Slim 65% for a bag or tablet Bluetooth plus wired Aluminum frame trim
Cons , different No function row on a 65% layout Only Gateron or Keychron low-profile switches fit (Android Police) Battery rated at 73 hours Low-profile typing may feel shallow Android Police still prefers full-height boards for desk use No QMK/VIA listing on the maker's page Battery rated at only 34 hours ABS keycaps No 2.4 GHz option No review of this model was found
Research take , different A strong slim 65% for travel. The function-row sacrifice is the main trade. The lightest K7. Fine for portability; the Pro or Max offer more.