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| Spec |  Keychron Keychron V8 Max $120 “Wireless 65% Alice layout with a gasket mount” |  Keychron Keychron Q8 Max $240 “Tri-mode Alice 65% Q with 2.4 GHz and a knob” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $120 | $240 |
| Size | Alice | Alice |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | Plastic | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Carbon Black | Carbon Black, Shell White |
| Weight , different | 745 ± 10g (fully assembled) | 1745 g ± 10 g (fully assembled) |
| Dimensions , different | Alice | 358 x 136 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 , different | 4000 mAh, up to 190 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 | Typists with wrist or forearm discomfort Wireless desk and office use People willing to relearn a layout for comfort | 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 |
| 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 | Anyone who dislikes learning a new layout Buyers who want a very light keyboard People who want a large pool of compatible keycaps |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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) |
| 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 capable Alice 65% in the Q line on paper, backed by one positive owner review and a PCWorld review of the wired Q8. |