Double shell DS102i vs Keychron K17 Max
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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.
Double shell DS102i
Keychron K17 Max
Layout size
100%
96%
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, Aluminum
Switch options
Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Knob
No
Yes
- Double shell DS102i
- Keychron K17 Max
- Performance
- 4683
- Build quality
- 4281
- Productivity
- 5193
- Customizability
- 5091
- Portability
- 4953
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Low profile
- Keycaps: PBT
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Double shell DS102i
No owner reviews collected yet.
Keychron K17 Max
4 owner reviews
“Wish it was metal but i do love the low profile keyboard”
Double shell DS102i vs Keychron K17 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 26 specs differ
Double shell DS102i
Keychron K17 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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