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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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WhatGeek x FirstBlood B81 Crystal Transparent Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
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Keychron Q8 Max (Alice Layout) QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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  • 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
Scores
  • Performance: 51.6
  • Build Quality: 61.3
  • Productivity: 90.8
  • Customizability: 78.9
  • Portability: 81.7
Scores
  • Performance: 78
  • Build Quality: 88.7
  • Productivity: 96.9
  • Customizability: 99.7
  • Portability: 89.1
Name
Firstblood B81
Name
Keychron Q8 Max
Release year
2023
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Linear
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
3750 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
North-face, Rgb
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Acrylic
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PC, PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
100 x 480 x 220 mm
Dimensions
48 x 136 x 358 mm
Weight
1500g
Weight
1745g
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