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| Spec | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |  Keychron Keychron Q11 $205 “Split 75% aluminum Q with a knob on each half” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $230 | $205 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting , different | Gasket | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | All-metal |
| Colors , different | — | Carbon Black - A, Carbon Black - B, Carbon Black |
| Weight , different | 1.72kg (fully assembled) | 1186 ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145mm | 75% |
| 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) | 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) | — |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style |
| Software | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| 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) | 75% layout, Wired, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob |
| 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 | People who want a split board for posture comfort Macro-heavy workflows Users who want a premium metal split with VIA |
| 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 expects tenting out of the box Buyers who want wireless People who need a short learning curve |
| 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 | Fully split design with adjustable spacing and angle (PCWorld) Premium all-metal construction at about 1.2 kg (Keychron) Dedicated macro keys and a knob on each half (Tom's Guide, PCWorld) Highly customizable with QMK/VIA (Tom's Guide, PCWorld) Hot-swap sockets and a 75% layout with function and arrow keys PCWorld rated its price competitive against cheaper ergonomic boards |
| 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 | Steep learning curve (Tom's Guide) No tenting kit or wrist rest (Tom's Guide, PCWorld) Short cable between modules (Tom's Guide) Slightly awkward layout around the left spacebar (PCWorld) Wired only Expensive (Tom's Guide) |
| 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 well-regarded premium split keyboard. Reviewers liked the build and customization and mainly faulted the missing tenting kit, short cable and layout quirks. |