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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron K9 Max $100–$110 “Slim 60% with 2.4 GHz and Milk POM low-profile switches” |  Keychron Keychron K9 Pro $68–$84 “K9 Pro, from Keychron's store” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $100–$110 | $68–$84 |
| Size | 60% | 60% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2025 | 2023 |
| Mounting , different | Integrated Plate | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | ABS frame | ABS with aluminum frame |
| Colors | See the store | See the store |
| Weight , different | 426 g | 410 g |
| Dimensions | 287 x 97.5 mm | 287 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 | Low-profile double-shot PBT | Low-profile double-shot PBT |
| PCB | Hot-swap | Hot-swap |
| Plates | Not listed | Not listed |
| Battery , different | 1550 mAh, up to 73 hours | 1550 mAh, up to 100 hours (backlight off) |
| Compatible switches | Keychron low-profile | Keychron low-profile |
| Software | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | Yes | No |
| Features , different | 60% layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Low profile | 60% layout, Bluetooth 5.1 + USB-C, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Low profile |
| Good for , different | Travelers who want the smallest slim board with a dongle QMK/VIA users who like 60% layouts Tablet users who want a tiny keyboard | Travelers who want the lightest slim 60% QMK/VIA users who stay on Bluetooth or wired People who like PBT keycaps |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who needs arrow keys without layers (see the K7 Max) Gamers who want Hall-effect features Buyers who need independent review evidence | Buyers who want a dongle (see the K9 Max) Anyone who needs arrow keys Gamers who need low wireless latency |
| Pros , different | Very small and light (about 426 g, maker) 2.4 GHz plus Bluetooth plus wired Milk POM low-profile switches, hot-swappable QMK/VIA with PBT keycaps Sibling K7 Max had good build and foam (Android Police) | Lightest option at about 410 g (maker) QMK/VIA, hot-swap and PBT keycaps Tray-mount case with aluminum frame trim N-key rollover wired and wireless (maker) Slim-board platform praised in siblings (Android Police, GGRecon) |
| Cons , different | No dedicated review of the K9 Max was found 60% means no dedicated arrow or function keys ABS frame, not aluminum Only low-profile switches fit (Android Police, on the K7 Max) Battery rated at 73 hours | No review of the K9 Pro was found No 2.4 GHz option 60% layout without arrows Only low-profile Gateron-type switches fit |
| Research take , different | The tiny slim option with a dongle. Evidence is inferred from the K7 Max. | A tiny Bluetooth-only slim board. Evidence is thin. |