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| Spec | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |  ASUS ROG Azoth $190–$250 “ASUS's gasket-mount 75% with an OLED, knob, hot-swap and a lube kit” |
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| Price , different | $230 | $190–$250 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | — | Gunmetal, Moonlight White |
| Weight , different | 1.72kg (fully assembled) | 1186g |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145mm | 326 x 136 x 40mm |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | Three positions |
| Front height , different | 20.7mm | 40mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA profile (fully assembled version) | Doubleshot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap ROG NX, per-key RGB, OLED |
| Plates , different | PC | Included plate |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off) | — |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | ROG NX and many MX-style 3-pin |
| Software , different | QMK, Keychron Launcher | Armoury Crate |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | 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) | 75%, Gasket, OLED and knob, Tri-mode, Hot-swap ROG NX, PBT, Lube kit in the box |
| Good for , different | 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 | Gamers who want a custom-feeling wireless 75% Buyers who want to learn switch lubing with a kit Desks that benefit from an OLED for system info |
| Skip if , different | 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 | Anyone who dislikes Armoury Crate Budget shoppers People who want a lightweight travel board |
| Pros , different | 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 | Gasket mount with three layers of foam and lubed stabilizers, which Tom's Hardware and IGN praised for sound and feel Hot-swappable pre-lubed ROG NX switches, with a full lube kit in the box (ASUS, Trusted Reviews) Tri-mode wireless that IGN found as responsive as top wired boards Very long battery life, with IGN using under half in two weeks 2-inch OLED with a control knob for settings, media and system info (ASUS, IGN) Textured PBT keycaps and no deck flex (Trusted Reviews) |
| Cons , different | 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 | Armoury Crate software drew criticism from Tom's Hardware and Trusted Reviews High cost, which Tom's Hardware, IGN and Trusted Reviews all noted IGN would have preferred a rotary knob to the lever for fine adjustments No extra USB or audio ports (IGN) Heavy at 1,186 g according to ASUS, and Trusted Reviews called it a weighty frame to lug around Bluetooth is best kept for typing because of delay (IGN) |
| Research take , different | 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. | One of the best-reviewed custom-style gaming boards, praised for feel, build and battery. Armoury Crate and the cost are the trade-offs, and the onboard shortcuts help limit your reliance on the software. |