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Keychron Q1 Max compared with Keychron B5 Pro Ultra-Slim
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Keychron

Keychron Q1 Max

$230

“The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q”

Keychron B5 Pro Ultra-Slim

Keychron

Keychron B5 Pro Ultra-Slim

$40

“Ultra-slim full-size wireless board with 112 keys and no backlight”

Price , different $230 $40
Size , different 75% Full
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 — Space Gray, Ivory White
Weight , different 1.72kg (fully assembled) 623 g / 1.37 lbs
Dimensions , different 327.5 x 145mm 437.6 x 120.6 mm
Typing angle , different 5.2° Not listed
Front height , different 20.7mm Not listed
Switches Mechanical Mechanical
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 300 hours
Compatible switches , different MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style
Software , different QMK, Keychron Launcher Keychron software
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) Full 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 Typists who want a slim full-size wireless board Office desks with several devices
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 need backlighting or hot-swap
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 Full-size layout with 112 keys in a thin body Tri-mode with up to 300 hours claimed (Keychron)
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 Switch type and software not stated on Keychron's page No review of this exact model found
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 plain full-size slim board with thin evidence behind it. The B6 Pro reviews are the closest guide.