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| Spec | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |  Keychron Keychron V6 HE $170 “Magnetic-switch full-size with rapid trigger and tri-mode wireless” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $230 | $170 |
| Size , different | 75% | Full |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2026 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | — | Black |
| Weight , different | 1.72kg (fully assembled) | 1100 g ± 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 , different | Mechanical | Hall Effect |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA profile (fully assembled version) | Not listed |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | PC | Not listed |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off) | 4000 mAh, up to 100 hours (backlight off) |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | Keychron magnetic switches |
| 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, Hall-effect magnetic switches, Rapid trigger, Tri-mode wireless, QMK/VIA, Hot-swap (Keychron magnetic switches) |
| 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 | Gamers who want rapid trigger on a full-size wireless board Players who need a numpad for MMOs or spreadsheets Buyers happy to rely on the maker's specs |
| 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 to use standard MX switches Buyers who want independent review data People who want a softer, more flexible typing feel than a metal plate gives |
| 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 | Hall-effect magnetic switches with rapid trigger and adjustable actuation, per Keychron Tri-mode: 2.4GHz and wired at 1000Hz, Bluetooth 5.2 at 125Hz Gasket mount and a full-size layout with a numpad QMK with the Launcher web app; 4000 mAh battery rated up to 100 hours (backlight off) Keychron lists 4-in-1 dynamic keystroke actions |
| 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 independent review was found, so performance claims are Keychron's own Hot-swap sockets accept only Keychron's Ultra-fast Lime magnetic switches Plate-mounted stabilizers rather than screw-in (Keychron's spec table) Heavy at 1100 g and keycaps are not shine-through (Keychron) Marketing copy and spec table disagree on actuation range |
| 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. | On paper this is the full-size V line with magnetic switches and tri-mode wireless. It is under-reviewed and tied to Keychron's own switches, so treat performance claims as unproven until independent reports appear. |