Redragon EISA K686 Pro vs Keychron V1 Max
Get the Redragon EISA K686 Pro for its LED screen and larger 90% layout, or the Keychron V1 Max for QMK/VIA customization, ISO layouts, and a lighter 75% design.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Redragon EISA K686 Pro
- LED screen integrated into the keyboard.
- 90% layout for buyers who want a larger key layout.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Keychron V1 Max
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support for key remapping and macros.
- ISO layout options include UK, German, Nordic, Swiss, French, and Spanish variants.
- Lighter 770 g build with a 75% layout.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Choose the Redragon EISA K686 Pro for its LED screen and 90% layout, which give it a larger, more feature-visible setup. Choose the Keychron V1 Max for QMK/VIA support, ISO layout options, and its lighter 75% design. Both have south-facing LEDs, so shine-through legends may remain dark on either board.
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.
Redragon EISA K686 Pro
Keychron V1 Max
Layout size
90%
75%
Case material
Plastic
ABS, Plastic
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Display
LED
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Redragon EISA K686 Pro
- Keychron V1 Max
- Performance
- 7883
- Build quality
- 6886
- Productivity
- 8397
- Customizability
- 7398
- Portability
- 5478
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Knob
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Keychron has the edge for gaming, office work, programming, travel, and modding, mainly through its lighter 75% form, ISO choices, and QMK/VIA support. The Redragon’s larger 90% layout and LED screen make it the more distinctive pick for content creation and users who want more keys visible on the board. Connectivity and polling rate are closely matched, so they do little to separate the two. Check the layout and keycap limitations before choosing either board.
Pick the Keychron V1 Max
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
- The Keychron’s listed weight is 770 g, compared with 1200 g for the Redragon.
- The Keychron offers linear, tactile, and clicky switch options in its metadata.
Redragon EISA K686 Pro vs Keychron V1 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 27 specs differ
Redragon EISA K686 Pro
Keychron V1 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Redragon EISA K686 Pro
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron V1 Max
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-SW, ISO-PT
In stockDoes not ship to you
Redragon EISA K686 Pro vs Keychron V1 Max: your questions
The Redragon EISA K686 Pro has a 90% layout and an LED screen. The Keychron V1 Max is lighter, supports QMK and VIA, and is available in ISO layouts.
Yes, its metadata lists an LED screen. The Keychron V1 Max is listed without a screen.
Yes, the Keychron V1 Max lists both QMK and VIA support. Keychron says these can be used for key remapping, macros, and shortcuts.
The Redragon is listed with a 90% layout, while the Keychron is a 75% layout. The Keychron’s compatibility notes specify that it has no numpad.
Yes, the V1 Max is offered in ISO variants including UK, German, Nordic, Swiss, French, and Spanish. The Redragon EISA K686 Pro is listed as ANSI only.
Yes, both keyboards list hot-swappable sockets. Their vendor descriptions say the sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
The Keychron V1 Max is listed at 770 g, while the Redragon EISA K686 Pro is listed at 1200 g. That makes the Keychron the lighter option based on their listed weights.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as wired connectivity. The Keychron vendor description specifies Bluetooth 5.1, while the Redragon vendor page lists Bluetooth 3.0/5.0.
Both use south-facing RGB LEDs, and their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends may stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps can also clip the LEDs.
Both are hot-swappable and support 3-pin and 5-pin switches. The Keychron adds QMK/VIA support and is offered with linear, tactile, and clicky switch options.
Both list knob support. Redragon’s product description says its knob controls backlight brightness and media functions.
The Keychron V1 Max weighs 770 g and has a 75% layout, compared with the Redragon’s 1200 g and 90% layout. Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connections.
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