Feker Alice98 vs Keychron V6 MaxAlice or QMK?
Choose the Feker Alice98 for its Alice layout and screen, or the Keychron V6 Max for QMK, ISO layout options, and a stated 1000 Hz polling rate.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Feker Alice98
Battery
Build quality in the top 15% of 98% boards under $150.
- Alice split layout with a compact full-size arrangement and numpad.
- 8000mAh battery and Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
- Screen and knob support.
- 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.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Keychron V6 Max
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support, with Keychron's Launcher web app for remapping and macros.
- A listed 1000 Hz polling rate for 2.4 GHz and wired modes.
- Multiple ISO layout options, including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, Nordic, and other variants.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Pick the Feker Alice98 if the Alice split layout and screen are the deciding features, or if its 8000mAh battery matters more than lower weight. Choose the Keychron V6 Max for a conventional full-size layout, ISO choices, QMK support, and its stated 1000 Hz polling rate. Both provide hot-swap support, wireless connectivity, and a knob.
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.
Feker Alice98
Keychron V6 Max
Layout size
98%
100%
Battery
8,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Ergonomics
Alice
Standard
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Display
Yes
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Feker Alice98
- Keychron V6 Max
- Performance
- 6883
- Build quality
- 7586
- Productivity
- 9797
- Customizability
- 9098
- Portability
- 6553
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: ABS, Plastic
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Knob
- VIA
What will you mostly use it for?
The V6 Max has the clearer edge for gaming and programming, with a stated 1000 Hz polling rate and QMK support. It is also the lighter option for travel, although the Feker lists twice the battery capacity. The Alice98 suits buyers who specifically want an Alice layout or an integrated screen. For modding, the V6 Max adds QMK to shared hot-swap and VIA support.
Pick the Keychron V6 Max
- The V6 Max lists a 1000 Hz polling rate for 2.4 GHz and wired modes.
- Its standard 100% layout avoids the Alice split arrangement of the Feker.
- Both boards offer 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, wired connectivity, and hot-swappable switches.
Feker Alice98 vs Keychron V6 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
Feker Alice98
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
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Feker Alice98
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron V6 Max
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-SW
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
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Feker Alice98 vs Keychron V6 Max: your questions
The Feker Alice98 uses an Alice ergonomic layout and includes a screen, while the Keychron V6 Max has a standard 100% layout with no screen. The V6 Max adds QMK support and a listed 1000 Hz polling rate.
Yes, the Alice98 is listed with an Alice ergonomic layout, and the vendor describes its split arrangement with two B keys and two spacebars. The V6 Max uses a normal layout.
Yes, its listed layouts include ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, and other ISO variants. The Feker Alice98 is listed as ANSI only.
The Keychron V6 Max lists a 1000 Hz polling rate for 2.4 GHz and wired modes. No polling rate is listed for the Feker Alice98.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wireless connectivity, as well as wired use. Keychron specifies Bluetooth 5.1 for the V6 Max.
The Feker Alice98 lists an 8000mAh battery, while the Keychron V6 Max lists 4000mAh. Battery capacity alone does not establish how long either keyboard lasts in use.
Yes, both list hot-swappable switches. Keychron specifies that the V6 Max supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches.
The Keychron V6 Max lists QMK and VIA support, and Keychron describes its Launcher web app for remapping keys, macros, and shortcuts. The Feker Alice98 lists VIA support but not QMK.
The Feker Alice98 is listed with a screen, and its vendor description identifies an LED-screen version. The Keychron V6 Max is listed without a screen.
The Alice98 is listed at 1799g, while the V6 Max is listed at 1110g. That makes the V6 Max the lighter of these two keyboards by their listed weights.
Both keyboards have south-facing RGB LEDs, and their compatibility notes say shine-through legends stay dark. Those notes also warn that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Both are listed with a knob and full-size-style layouts that include a numpad. The Feker Alice98 is a compact full-size layout, while the V6 Max is listed as 100%.
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