Keychron
Keychron K13 Max
Released 2024
Researched from maker specs and published sources. Last checked Oct 18, 2026.
K13 Max, from Keychron's store
The K13 Max is a low-profile 80% with an integrated numpad, 2.4 GHz and QMK/VIA at 600 g. Tom's Guide liked the comfort but flagged loose feet, short battery life and a numpad learning curve.
Our take, based on research
A unique slim board with a numpad. The numpad layout is the learning curve.
Overview
The K13 Max puts a numpad into a compact slim board. Keychron lists an 80% layout with a numpad (90 keys), 2.4 GHz plus Bluetooth plus wired at 1000 Hz, hot-swappable low-profile Gateron switches, double-shot PBT low-profile keycaps, IXPE and latex foam, QMK/VIA with the Launcher, a 2000 mAh battery rated up to 95 hours with the backlight off and 600 g.
Tom's Guide called it an excellent low-profile keyboard, with a comfortable typing experience, customization from the start and web-based software, light enough to travel with. Its complaints were a numpad that takes a while to get used to, underwhelming battery life and feet that are not sturdy enough.
It is the dongle version of the K13 Pro.
Pros & Cons
- Numpad in a slim, compact body (maker)
- Comfortable typing and light enough to travel (Tom's Guide)
- 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired
- QMK/VIA with a web Launcher (Tom's Guide)
- Foam layers for sound (maker)
- Numpad layout takes time to learn (Tom's Guide)
- Underwhelming battery life (Tom's Guide)
- Loose feet (Tom's Guide)
- Only low-profile switches fit (maker)
- Battery rated at 95 hours with backlight off
Who Is This For?
- Spreadsheet and office users who want a slim numpad board
- Travelers who still need a numpad
- QMK/VIA users who want a dongle
- Anyone who wants a full set of dedicated arrows and numpad keys
- Buyers who want long battery life
- Gamers who need 8 kHz polling
Where to Buy
Dimensions
TKL
Weight
600 g
Case Material
Not listed
Connectivity
Both
Plate Options
Case Colors
Software Support
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