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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q10 Max $240 “Tri-mode 75% Alice Q with five macro keys” |  Keychron Keychron Q10 $100 “Wired 75% Alice Q with a five-key macro column” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $240 | $100 |
| Size | Alice | Alice |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2024 | 2022 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Shell White | Carbon Black - B, Silver Grey - B, Navy Blue - B, Carbon Black - A, Silver Grey - A, Navy Blue - A, Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Navy Blue, Dark Purple |
| Weight , different | 2129 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) | 2460 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 385 x 156 mm | 385.3 x 156.9 mm |
| Typing angle | Not listed | Not listed |
| Front height | Not listed | Not listed |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps | Double-shot PBT | Double-shot PBT |
| PCB | Hot-swap | Hot-swap |
| Plates , different | PC | Steel |
| Battery , different | 4000 mAh, up to 180 hours | — |
| Compatible switches | MX-style | MX-style |
| Software | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | No | No |
| Features , different | Alice layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob | Alice layout, Wired, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob |
| Good for , different | Alice fans who want wireless with a function row Macro users Desks where a dongle is acceptable | People who want a mildly ergonomic board without losing the F-row Macro users who like five dedicated keys Fixed-desk typists who want a metal Alice |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who wants a true ergonomic split Travelers Buyers who want detailed independent reviews | Anyone who wants wireless Travelers People who expect a true split ergonomic layout |
| Pros , different | 2.4 GHz at 1000 Hz, Bluetooth and wired modes in an Alice layout Programmable M keys, easy to set up (The Gadgeteer) CNC aluminum body, PC plate and gasket mount Battery rated up to 180 hours (Keychron) Full function row and knob | Alice layout with a mostly standard key arrangement; The Verge adapted quickly Full function row, knob and five macro keys The Gadgeteer called it the best-built keyboard its author had used CNC aluminum body with gasket layers and acoustic tape (The Gadgeteer) QMK/VIA, hot-swap sockets Keeps the wrists at a more neutral angle than a straight board (The Verge) |
| Cons , different | Heavy at about 2.1 kg Layout quirks carry over from the Q10 (The Verge on the Q10) Fixed typing angle Only one light independent write-up found Alice keycap compatibility is limited | The Verge called the stock keycaps cheap-looking Five-degree angle is a bit tall (The Verge) Not a true split or ergonomic board (The Verge) Delete and Home keys sit in unusual rows (The Verge) Very heavy at about 2.5 kg Wired only |
| Research take , different | A capable wireless Alice 75% on paper, with thin independent coverage. Treat sound and feel as inferred from the Q10 and other Max reviews. | An accessible Alice board with strong build and a workable layout. The Verge liked it, with caveats on cheap-looking keycaps and a tall slope. |