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| Spec | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |  Keychron Keychron V6 $75–$100 “Wired full-size with a steel plate, tray mount and optional knob” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $230 | $75–$100 |
| Size , different | 75% | Full |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2022 |
| Mounting , different | Gasket | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | Plastic |
| Colors , different | — | Frosted Black (Translucent), Carbon Black (Non-transparent) |
| Weight , different | 1.72kg (fully assembled) | 1350 ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 327.5 x 145mm | Full |
| 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) | Full 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 | Full-size users who need a numpad and function row Fixed office or gaming desks QMK users on a budget |
| 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 People who travel with their keyboard Buyers who want a soft gasket feel |
| 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 108-key layout with a numpad and arrows Steel plate and tray mount with foam and silicone pad layers; Tom's Guide found very little flex Lovely, well-insulated sound (Tom's Guide) Screw-in PCB stabilizers rattle less than clip-in ones (Tom's Guide) QMK with VIA remapping that persists on the keyboard, and Keychron's Launcher web app Hot-swap sockets for 3-pin and 5-pin switches |
| 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 | Heavy at 1350 g (Keychron's figure), so it is a fixed-desk board Wired only; the V6 Max is the wireless option VIA web app was janky, did not support RGB and did not work in some browsers (Tom's Guide) Tall keycaps took getting used to (Tom's Guide) Tray mount with steel plate has little flex |
| 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 solid, plain wired full-size that Tom's Guide rated highly for build, sound and value. It is heavy and wired only; the V6 Max is the wireless version and the V6 8K adds 8000Hz. |