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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q4 HE $240 “Wireless 60% magnetic Q that types heavy” | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $240 | $230 |
| Size , different | 60% | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2025 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | Aluminum | 6063 Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black, Shell White | — |
| Weight , different | 1415g ± 10 g (fully assembled) | 1.72kg (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 60% | 327.5 x 145mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 20.7mm |
| Switches , different | Hall Effect | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT | Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA profile (fully assembled version) |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap | Hot-swap, South-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Aluminum | PC |
| Battery , different | 4000 mAh, up to 100 hours | 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off) |
| Compatible switches , different | Keychron magnetic switches | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | No | Yes |
| Features , different | 60% layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob, Hall effect | 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) |
| Good for , different | Players who want a small wireless Hall effect board Typists who like a deliberate, firm key feel Desks with limited space | 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 |
| Skip if , different | Light-touch typists People who need arrows on the main layer Switch hobbyists wanting variety | 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 |
| Pros , different | Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation 0.2 to 3.8 mm (Keychron) 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth, 1000 Hz polling Smooth switches with immediate feedback (Audiophile Heaven) Updated stabilizers with less wobble and noise (Audiophile Heaven) 60% shape felt comfortable for typing and gaming (Audiophile Heaven) | 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 |
| Cons , different | Audiophile Heaven found the stock switches heavy enough to tire the fingers faster Only Gateron Double-Rail magnetic switches are compatible No dedicated delete or arrow keys on the 60% layout Battery rated up to 100 hours Only one independent review found | 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 |
| Research take , different | A compact Hall effect board that its one reviewer liked for size and smoothness but found heavy to type on. Make sure a heavier key feel suits you before buying. | 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. |