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| Spec | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |  Keychron Keychron K11 Pro $75–$90 “K11 Pro, from Keychron's store” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $230 | $75–$90 |
| Size , different | 75% | Alice |
| Type , different | Pre-built | Barebones |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting , different | Gasket | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | ABS with aluminum frame |
| Colors , different | — | See the store |
| Weight , different | 1.72kg (fully assembled) | 510 g |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145mm | 346 x 115 mm |
| Typing angle , different | 5.2° | Not listed |
| Front height , different | 20.7mm | Not listed |
| Switches , different | Mechanical | Low Profile |
| Profile , different | Standard | Low Profile |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA profile (fully assembled version) | Low-profile double-shot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | PC | Not listed |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off) | 2000 mAh |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | Keychron low-profile |
| Software , different | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| 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) | Alice layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob, Low profile |
| 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 | Ergonomics-minded users who want a knob QMK/VIA users who use Bluetooth or wired People who want a compact Alice board |
| 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 who want a dongle (see the K11 Max) Anyone who dislikes the Alice learning curve Buyers who need independent evidence |
| 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 | Alice layout with a programmable knob (maker) QMK/VIA, hot-swap and PBT keycaps About 510 g with a tray-mount frame Bluetooth plus wired N-key rollover wired and wireless (maker) |
| 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 review of this model was found No 2.4 GHz option Alice layout takes time to learn (Tom's Guide, on the K11 Max) Loose feet were noted on the sibling (Tom's Guide) Battery rating not published on the maker's page |
| 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. | The knob version of the K11. Evidence is thin. |