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[In Stock] DRK-601R Aluminum Mechanical Keyboard (Adapting Magnetic Switches)
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Keychron Q60 Max QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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4.7 (6)
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Linear, Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 64% layout
  • Offers Split Backspace ergonomics
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Equipped with a 3000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1300 g
  • Sized at 18 x 286 x 96 mm
  • Offers No RGB lighting
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 60% layout
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1519.6 g
  • Sized at 20 x 121 x 303 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 68.3
  • Build Quality: 80.1
  • Productivity: 51
  • Customizability: 70
  • Portability: 79
Scores
  • Performance: 74.7
  • Build Quality: 88.3
  • Productivity: 90.9
  • Customizability: 97.4
  • Portability: 88.9
Name
Design Roost DRK 601R
Name
Keychron Q60 Max
Release year
2025
Release year
2023
Switch Options
Linear, Magnetic
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
64%
Layout Size
60%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Split Backspace
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
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
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
3000 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
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
18 x 286 x 96 mm
Dimensions
20 x 121 x 303 mm
Weight
1300g
Weight
1519.6g
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