Epomaker QK108 vs Keychron V6 MaxScreen vs QMK
Get the Epomaker QK108 for its customizable mini screen and 8000mAh battery, or the Keychron V6 Max for QMK support, screw-in stabilizers, and listed ISO layouts.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker QK108
Screen
Build quality in the top 15% of 100% boards under $100.
- Customizable mini screen that can display a custom GIF.
- 8000mAh battery and an adjustable typing angle listed at 6°.
- 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 V6 Max
QMK
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $100.
- QMK support for key remapping, macros, and shortcuts.
- Screw-in PCB stabilizers and a listed barebone option.
- Listed layout choices include ISO variants and JIS.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Epomaker QK108 for its customizable mini screen, adjustable knob, and 8000mAh battery. Choose the Keychron V6 Max for QMK support, screw-in stabilizers, a barebone option, and its listed ISO and JIS layout choices. Both use south-facing LEDs, so neither avoids the stated keycap considerations.
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.
Epomaker QK108
Keychron V6 Max
Battery
8,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS
ABS, Plastic
Switch options
Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Display
LED
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Epomaker QK108
- Keychron V6 Max
- Performance
- 8183
- Build quality
- 7586
- Productivity
- 8897
- Customizability
- 8198
- Portability
- 6253
- Layout size: 100%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Knob
- VIA
What will you mostly use it for?
The V6 Max is the stronger fit for programming and modding, with QMK support, screw-in stabilizers, and a wider set of listed layouts. The QK108 has the edge for travel by listed battery capacity, and for content setups that can use its screen and adjustable knob. Office use leans toward the QK108 for those display and battery features, while gaming slightly favors the V6 Max based on its stated wireless and wired polling details. Both share a full-size layout and 1000 Hz polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
Pick the Keychron V6 Max
- The V6 Max lists 1000 Hz polling over wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
- Its QMK support allows key remapping and macros, according to Keychron.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Epomaker QK108
9 owner reviews
“A nice Full sized mechanical keyboard under 100$ is a good deal and it's type experience is really good.”
“Working so I sent it to place to fix it and they quoted me something crazy but the other keyboard I ordered still works I do not understand why it stopped working”
Keychron V6 Max
20 owner reviews
“Best keyboard ever purchased. its quiet, great lighting, customizable and comdortable. Inhighly recommended!!!”
Epomaker QK108 vs Keychron V6 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 27 specs differ
Epomaker QK108
Keychron V6 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.
Epomaker QK108
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron V6 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
In stockDoes not ship to you
Epomaker QK108 vs Keychron V6 Max: your questions
The Epomaker QK108 has an LED mini screen that Epomaker says can show a custom GIF, the date, or keyboard status. The Keychron V6 Max is listed without a screen.
The QK108 lists an 8000mAh battery, while the V6 Max lists 4000mAh. Actual battery life depends on use and settings, and the vendor descriptions give differing QK108 battery-life details.
Yes, the V6 Max lists QMK support, and Keychron describes it as supporting remapping, macros, and shortcuts. The QK108 lists VIA support but not QMK.
The QK108 is listed as ANSI only, with no ISO layout options. The V6 Max lists ISO variants including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, and ISO-Nordic.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The V6 Max vendor description specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches.
The V6 Max is a compelling choice if you want QMK support for remapping, macros, and shortcuts, or need one of its listed ISO layouts. The QK108 supports VIA and includes an adjustable knob, but its listed layout is ANSI.
Both list 1000 Hz polling for wired and 2.4 GHz modes. The V6 Max vendor description also highlights QMK remapping and macros, while the QK108 adds a customizable screen and a larger listed battery.
Neither product is listed with shine-through keycaps. Both have south-facing LEDs, and the compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends may stay dark.
The QK108 is listed with PBT keycaps, and Epomaker describes its included set as dye-sub PBT in Cherry profile. The vendor also lists additional Mac keycaps in the box.
The V6 Max lists screw-in PCB stabilizers, and Keychron says it supports third-party screw-in PCB stabilizers. The QK108 vendor specifications identify plate-mounted stabilizers.
Epomaker describes the QK108 knob as customizable and says it can be assigned controls such as brightness or playlist scrolling. Its mini screen can display a custom GIF, the date, or keyboard status.
The V6 Max is listed at 1110g, while the QK108 is listed at 1180g. Both are full-size keyboards, so these listed weights may be relevant if you plan to carry one regularly.
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