KBDFans Agar Version vs Keychron K9 Max
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Which one should you get?
Get the
KBDFans Agar Version
Build quality in the top 25% of Numpad boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Numpad only. This is not a full keyboard.
Get the
Keychron K9 Max
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 25% of 60% boards under $150.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
KBDFans Agar Version
Keychron K9 Max
Layout size
Numpad
60%
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Low profile
No
Yes
Case material
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
ABS
Display
LED
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
- KBDFans Agar Version
- Keychron K9 Max
- Performance
- 5275
- Build quality
- 7976
- Productivity
- 4991
- Customizability
- 7692
- Portability
- 6387
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Sound dampening
KBDFans Agar Version vs Keychron K9 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 28 specs differ
KBDFans Agar Version
Keychron K9 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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