Keychron
Q1 Max
- CNC aluminium
- 75% with knob
- Tri-mode wireless
Price when we saw it
$209.99$229.99seen at Keychron on 16 Aug 2026
This was a sale price when recorded. Check the current price and selected variant before ordering.
No retailer rating is included in this comparison.
What we can tell you
The aluminium-cased version of the wireless 75% layout, and the case is most of what the extra money buys: a machined block heavy enough that it does not move on the desk. All three connection modes are here, along with hot-swap sockets, PBT keycaps and QMK/VIA. The same layout and much the same feature list is available in this line with a plastic case for considerably less.
What the specifications favour
- CNC-machined aluminium case with a gasket mount
- Receiver, Bluetooth and wired connections all supported
- Hot-swap sockets, PBT keycaps and QMK/VIA
What to check before you buy
- Heavy: this is not a board that travels
- Costs substantially more than the plastic-cased board with the same layout
- The recorded price was promotional
Published specifications
The table shows the specifications recorded in this comparison. “Not recorded” means a value is missing here, not that the product lacks the feature or that the manufacturer has never published it.
| Layout, as the vendor names it | 75% compact |
|---|---|
| Keys | Not recorded |
| Switch technology | Mechanical |
| Switch options offered | Gateron Jupiter Red, Gateron Jupiter Brown, Gateron Jupiter Banana |
| Hot-swappable switches | Yes |
| Number pad | No |
| Connections | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, Wired |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery life, as quoted | Up to 180 h with backlight off |
| Backlight | RGB |
| Keycap material | PBT |
| Case material | CNC machined 6063 aluminium |
| Weight | 1,724 g |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz |
| Remapping software | QMK/VIA |
| Wrist rest included | Not recorded |
| Spill resistance claimedA vendor claim, not a rating we verified. | Not recorded |
Which setup filters match this product?
Use these categories to narrow your options in the setup builder. Check the specifications for the full list of supported features.
- Switch type
- Mechanical
- Size
- TKL / 75%
- Connection
- Wireless
What this page is based on
We have not tested this product. This page summarizes published specifications and retailer information; the sources and price dates are shown below. A missing value means it is not recorded in this comparison.
Sources (1)
- Keychron: Keychron Q1 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard (Manufacturer, read 16 Aug 2026)Cited for: the model name, the price, the size, how it connects, the switch type, the specifications
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