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| Spec | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |  Keychron Keychron V1 8K $75 “Wired 75% with 8000Hz polling and a gasket mount” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $230 | $75 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2026 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | Plastic |
| Colors , different | — | Black |
| Weight , different | 1.72kg (fully assembled) | 995 g ± 10 g |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145mm | 147.7 x 328.05 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) | Double-shot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates | PC | PC |
| 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 | 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) | 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 | Wired typists who want the newer gasket build of the V1 layout Gamers who want 8000Hz on a compact board QMK users who prefer to remap through a web app |
| 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 wants wireless Buyers who dislike body flex People who only want standard 1000Hz and are happy with the cheaper V1 |
| 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 | Gasket mount with a PC plate gives a cushioned feel (Keychron's spec page; Tom's Guide) 8000Hz polling rate QMK firmware and Launcher remapping, per-key and mix RGB (Tom's Guide), plus a metal knob Hot-swap sockets for Keychron Super switches or other 3-pin and 5-pin switches Double-shot PBT keycaps with Mac and Windows legends Tom's Guide described a satisfying, slightly thocky sound and a solid, non-hollow plastic body 2.19 lb (Tom's Guide), light enough that the reviewer carried it in a backpack |
| 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 | Wired only; there is no wireless version (Tom's Guide) Some flex in the body (Tom's Guide) 8000Hz brings little benefit over 1000Hz for most players and can tax system resources (Tom's Guide) Fewer foam layers than the original V1 (Tom's Guide) Plastic case, so it will not feel as dense as Keychron's aluminum boards |
| 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 sensible refresh of the wired V1: the same 75% layout with a gasket mount, a PC plate and 8000Hz polling. Tom's Guide rated it highly for build and sound, with flex and no wireless as the drawbacks. If you want wireless, the V1 Max is the better fit. |