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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q8 Max $240 “Tri-mode Alice 65% Q with 2.4 GHz and a knob” |  Keychron Keychron Q10 Max $240 “Tri-mode 75% Alice Q with five macro keys” |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $240 | $240 |
| Size | Alice | Alice |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Shell White | Carbon Black, Shell White |
| Weight , different | 1745 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) | 2129 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 358 x 136 mm | 385 x 156 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 | PC | PC |
| Battery | 4000 mAh, up to 180 hours | 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 | Alice layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob | Alice layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob |
| Good for , different | Alice fans who want wireless and a quiet gasket sound Typists trying to improve their home-row posture Users who want 2.4 GHz in a 65% board | Alice fans who want wireless with a function row Macro users Desks where a dongle is acceptable |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who dislikes learning a new layout Buyers who want a very light keyboard People who want a large pool of compatible keycaps | Anyone who wants a true ergonomic split Travelers Buyers who want detailed independent reviews |
| Pros , different | 2.4 GHz at 1000 Hz, Bluetooth and wired modes in an Alice layout Excellent typing feel with less echo than the Q1 (Machi Log) Alice shape is meant to keep the arms in a V angle (Machi Log), although the author did not find it noticeably easier after two weeks CNC aluminum build, PC plate and gasket mount Battery rated up to 180 hours (Keychron) QMK/VIA, knob and hot-swap | 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 |
| Cons , different | Steep learning curve for Alice layouts (PCWorld on the Q8) Heavy at 1,745 g Fewer keycap sets support Alice layouts Owner review is Japanese-language and from a single user A dedicated wrist rest is sold separately (Machi Log) | 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 |
| Research take , different | The most capable Alice 65% in the Q line on paper, backed by one positive owner review and a PCWorld review of the wired Q8. | A capable wireless Alice 75% on paper, with thin independent coverage. Treat sound and feel as inferred from the Q10 and other Max reviews. |