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| Spec | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |  Keychron Keychron Q3 Pro $160–$168 “Bluetooth 80% TKL Q with a PC plate and knob” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $230 | $160–$168 |
| Size , different | 75% | TKL |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | — | Carbon Black, Olive Green, Silver Grey, Shell White |
| Weight , different | 1.72kg (fully assembled) | 2300 ± 10 g (Fully Assembled version), 1762 ± 10 g (Fully Assembled version) Feet Height 1 mm N-key rollover: Yes for both wireless and wired modes What's in the box The Fully Assembled version includes: The keyboard PCB, the case, and the PC plate |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145mm | TKL |
| 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 | PC | PC |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off) | 4000 mAh, up to 300 hours |
| 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) | TKL layout, Tri-mode, 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 | Tenkeyless fans who want Bluetooth and a softer PC-plate feel Users who switch between a laptop and desktop Buyers who want a long battery rating |
| 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 low-latency wireless Anyone who needs 2.4 GHz People who want a light, portable 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 | Bluetooth 5.1 for up to three devices plus wired USB-C Full CNC aluminum case, gasket mount and PC plate Battery rated up to 300 hours by Keychron ANSI and ISO versions, knob, hot-swap, QMK and Keychron Launcher An owner of the Special Edition rated the typing feel highly after a year (#! code) |
| 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 | Bluetooth only, with no 2.4 GHz receiver; the #! code author measured 90 Hz over Bluetooth on the Special Edition Keychron's page lists two conflicting weights (2,300 g and 1,762 g) VIA did not connect for the #! code reviewer; the Launcher app is needed Heavy desk board, not a travel one No independent review of the standard Q3 Pro found, so feel and sound notes are second-hand |
| 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 Bluetooth TKL that depends heavily on Keychron's spec and a single owner's write-up of a sibling edition. Reasonable if you want the Q3 shape with Bluetooth, but reviews are thin and the Q3 Max is the better-documented option. |