Compare Firstblood B81 vs Keychron Q8 Max Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Firstblood B81 and Keychron Q8 Max and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2023 Has Linear switch options Available in a 75% layout Offers Normal ergonomics Equipped with a 3750 mAh battery Weighs about 1500 g Sized at 100 x 480 x 220 mm Made with a Acrylic case Features PC, PBT, ABS keycaps Offers Yes, North-face, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 65% layout Offers Alice ergonomics Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 1745 g Sized at 48 x 136 x 358 mm Made with a Aluminum case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 52.2 Build Quality: 61.8 Productivity: 91.3 Customizability: 80.1 Portability: 82.9	Scores Performance: 77.5 Build Quality: 89.3 Productivity: 97.2 Customizability: 99.6 Portability: 88.6
Name	Name Firstblood B81	Name Keychron Q8 Max
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 65%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Alice
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 3750 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight North-face, Rgb	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Acrylic	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PC, PBT, ABS	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 100 x 480 x 220 mm	Dimensions 48 x 136 x 358 mm
Weight	Weight 1500g	Weight 1745g