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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V10 $80 “Wired 75% Alice layout with five macro keys and a knob” | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $80 | $230 |
| Size , different | Alice | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2023 |
| Mounting , different | Tray Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | Plastic | 6063 Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Frosted Black (Translucent), Carbon Black (Non-transparent) | — |
| Weight , different | 1230±10 g (fully assembled) | 1.72kg (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | Alice | 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 , different | Not listed | PC |
| Battery , different | — | 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 | Alice layout, Wired, 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 | Typists who want an ergonomic split shape and a function row Macro and QMK users who want five dedicated keys Wired desktop setups | 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 | Anyone who regularly uses standard keyboards or laptops KVM-switch users People who need wireless or a lighter board | 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 | Alice layout with 88 keys, a programmable knob and five macro keys (M1 to M5) Steel plate and tray mount with hot-swap sockets and screw-in stabilizers QMK and VIA programming, and programmable RGB Clements reached about 92 WPM at 99% accuracy within minutes of starting Thick PBT keycaps with sharp legends (Clements) Wired, so no battery | 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 | Wired only; the V10 Max adds 2.4GHz and Bluetooth Alice layout wastes some key positions (a doubled spacebar and B) and omits keys like End and PrtScr (Clements) The knob and multimedia keys did not work through Clements' KVM switch, and NKRO broke it entirely Caps Lock indicator is hard to see; keycap heights are not uniform (Clements) Clements pulled a Blue switch stem out when removing a keycap At 1230 g (Keychron's figure) it is heavy for a plastic board | 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-priced wired Alice 75% that works well if you commit to the layout. Clements liked it but could not settle into the layout after a month, and the KVM quirks are worth knowing about. For wireless, see the V10 Max. | 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. |