Compare Redragon HORUS K618 HE vs Keychron K9 Max Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Redragon HORUS K618 HE and Keychron K9 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 2026 Has Linear, Magnetic switch options Comes with a knob Utilizes Hall effect sensors Enables rapid trigger functionality Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 655 g Sized at 22 x 438 x 148 mm Made with a Metal case Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Available in a 60% layout Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 1550 mAh battery Weighs about 426 g Sized at 25 x 287 x 98 mm Made with a ABS case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 95.9 Build Quality: 43.9 Productivity: 49 Customizability: 48.6 Portability: 41.7	Scores Performance: 75.2 Build Quality: 77.5 Productivity: 91.7 Customizability: 92.9 Portability: 86.1
Name	Name Redragon HORUS K618 HE	Name Keychron K9 Max
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Magnetic	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size Unknown	Layout Size 60%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
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 Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 8000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 1550 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 -	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Metal	Case Material ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 22 x 438 x 148 mm	Dimensions 25 x 287 x 98 mm
Weight	Weight 655g	Weight 426g