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| Spec | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |  Keychron Keychron B33 $35 “80% TKL scissor-switch wireless board with 3.5 mm travel” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $230 | $35 |
| Size , different | 75% | TKL |
| Type , different | Pre-built | Barebones |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2025 |
| Mounting , different | Gasket | Integrated Plate |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | Not listed |
| Colors , different | — | Deep Black |
| Weight , different | 1.72kg (fully assembled) | 550 ± 10 g |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145mm | TKL |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 20.7mm | Not listed |
| Switches , different | Mechanical | Scissor |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA profile (fully assembled version) | ABS |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Fixed switches |
| Plates , different | PC | Not listed |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off) | 800 mAh, up to 320 hours |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | Fixed scissor switches (not replaceable) |
| Software , different | QMK, Keychron Launcher | Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO , different | Yes | No |
| RGB , different | Yes | No |
| 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) | TKL layout, Tri-mode |
| 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 | Quiet-office typists who want a TKL Anyone after a cheap wireless board with some travel |
| 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 | Gamers People who want backlighting, hot-swap or replaceable switches |
| 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 | Taller scissor keys with 3.5 mm travel (TechPowerUp) TKL layout with Launcher remapping Light at 550 g (Keychron) Dongle storage slot and three feet angles (TechPowerUp) |
| 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 | No backlight No NKRO (TechPowerUp), which it said rules out serious gaming Sibling review: Tom's Guide found the B36 keycap shape hurt accuracy Small 800 mAh battery |
| 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. | A cheap, light, quiet TKL for office use. Evidence is launch coverage and a review of the B36, not of this model. |