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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron Q8 Max $240 “Tri-mode Alice 65% Q with 2.4 GHz and a knob” |  Keychron Keychron Q13 Max $250 “Wireless 96% Alice Q with a right-hand numpad” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $240 | $250 |
| 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) | 2405 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 358 x 136 mm | 447 x 156mm |
| 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 , different | 4000 mAh, up to 180 hours | 4000 mAh, up to 300 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 | Long-session typists who want an ergonomic full-size board People who want a conventional numpad position with Alice Users who want wireless and mechanical switches |
| 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 on a tight budget Travelers People who dislike new layouts |
| 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 | Alice layout that Tom's Guide says relieves wrist strain 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired modes Premium construction and stellar typing experience (Tom's Guide) Double gasket and silicone layers reduce metallic pings (Tom's Guide) QMK-enabled with RGB lighting |
| 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) | Expensive (Tom's Guide) Very heavy at about 5.3 lb (Tom's Guide) Not a travel board; Tom's Guide says it is not one you can take traveling Tom's Guide reviewed it jointly with the Q14 Max, so notes are shared |
| 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 well-reviewed ergonomic full-size board. The weight and price are the downsides Tom's Guide flags. |