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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V1 Max $115 “Wireless 75% with a gasket mount and PC plate” | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $115 | $230 |
| Size | 75% | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | Plastic | 6063 Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black | — |
| Weight , different | 770 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) | 1.72kg (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | 75% | 327.5 x 145mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 20.7mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | 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 | PC | PC |
| Battery , different | 4000 mAh, up to 190 hours | 4000mAh (up to 180h, backlight off) |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software | QMK, Keychron Launcher | QMK, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | No | Yes |
| Features , different | 75% layout, Tri-mode, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Knob | 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 | A wireless 75% on a modest budget Desks that move between a laptop and a desktop People who want gasket-mount softness without paying for an aluminum board QMK users who still want a knob | 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 | Buyers who want a heavy metal case Players who want 8000Hz polling (see the V1 8K) People who want to avoid any Max-series reliability risk Anyone who needs bright backlighting | 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 | Tri-mode: 2.4GHz at 1000Hz, Bluetooth 5.1 and wired USB-C (Keychron's spec page) Gasket mount gives a more flexible feel than the V1's tray mount (SemiPro) XDA Developers called the wireless connection reliable Both USB-C and USB-A 2.4GHz receivers are included (SemiPro) Hot-swap sockets, QMK and Launcher support, and a programmable knob Keychron rates the 4000 mAh battery at up to 190 hours with the backlight off (XDA quotes up to 225) 770 g assembled (Keychron's figure) is lighter than the wired V1 | 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 | Plastic shell feels a little cheap and the south-facing RGB is dim (XDA) Stock spacebar stabilizer was unstable enough to cause missed presses for XDA Slightly hollow sound out of the box (SemiPro) Bluetooth polling drops to about 90Hz, so use 2.4GHz or wired for gaming (Tom's Guide) Max-series double-press and chatter reports led to a Keychron statement in July 2025 (TechPowerUp) | 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 well-reviewed budget wireless 75% that fixes the V1's biggest gaps with a softer mount and tri-mode connectivity. XDA's stabilizer and plastic-shell notes and the 2025 plate-warp reports are the reasons to buy from a recent batch and check the return window. For wired-only use, the V1 or V1 8K make more sense. | 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. |