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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V8 Max $120 “Wireless 65% Alice layout with a gasket mount” | Keychron Keychron Q1 Max $230 “The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $120 | $230 |
| Size , different | Alice | 75% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2024 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | Plastic | 6063 Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black | — |
| Weight , different | 745 ± 10g (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 | 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 | Alice 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 | Typists with wrist or forearm discomfort Wireless desk and office use People willing to relearn a layout for comfort | 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 needs a standard layout for several keyboards Players who want 8000Hz polling Buyers who want to avoid any Max-series reliability risk | 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 angled halves; Tom's Guide found the typing very comfortable once adapted Gasket mount and PC plate with a soft, bouncy feel; two foam layers and a light, tappy sound with Banana switches (Tom's Guide) Tri-mode connectivity with a switch on the back (Tom's Guide) 745 g (Keychron's figure); Tom's Guide gave 1.6 lb and carried it between home and office 65% size keeps a full set of typing keys (Tom's Guide) QMK with the Launcher web app, hot-swap sockets and a knob | 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 | Learning curve: the split disrupts touch typists and Tom's Guide's speed dropped at first South-facing RGB is dim and the keycaps are not shine-through (Tom's Guide) ABS plastic case Max-series double-press and chatter reports led to a Keychron statement in July 2025 (TechPowerUp) Bluetooth polling is 90Hz, per Keychron's spec table | 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 comfortable, well-regarded wireless Alice board if you are prepared to relearn some keys. The 2025 chatter reports are the reason to buy from a recent batch. For a bigger Alice with a function row, 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. |