Keychron
Q2 Max
- CNC aluminium
- 65% layout
- Tri-mode wireless
Price when we saw it
$189.99seen at Keychron.com on 11 Sep 2026
Price seen for the Barebone Knob version.
No retailer rating is included in this comparison.
What we can tell you
A 65% board (arrows kept, function row dropped) in a machined aluminium case, with receiver, Bluetooth and wired connections. The 65% layout is the compromise most people who try 60% end up at, because losing the arrow cluster is usually what sends them back. We did not find a keycap material for this variant, so that row is empty.
What the specifications favour
- Keeps the arrow cluster in a compact layout
- Machined aluminium case with hot-swap sockets
- Three connection modes and QMK/VIA firmware
What to check before you buy
- No function row: those keys live on a layer
- We did not find a keycap material for this variant
- 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 | 65% 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 backlight off; 100 h with RGB at lowest brightness |
| Backlight | RGB |
| Keycap material | Not recorded |
| Case material | CNC machined 6063 aluminium |
| Weight | Not recorded |
| 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
- Compact (65% / 60%)
- 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 Q2 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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