Qwertykeys Ergo vs Keychron Q13 Max

The Qwertykeys Ergo is listed at 1000 g, while the Keychron Q13 Max is listed at 2405 g. The Ergo is the lighter choice based on those listed weights.

Yes, its listed polling rate is 1000 Hz in 2.4 GHz and wired modes. The vendor description lists 90 Hz in Bluetooth mode.

The Qwertykeys Ergo lists aluminum, carbon fiber, FR4, POM, polycarbonate, and plastic plate materials. Its vendor description also names PP among the available plate choices.

The fully assembled Q13 Max includes keycaps, and the vendor identifies them as double-shot PBT. The barebone version does not include keycaps or switches.

Both product listings identify hot-swap support. Keychron says the Q13 Max supports most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.

The Keychron Q13 Max lists knob support, and the vendor describes fully assembled and barebone knob versions. A knob is not listed among the Qwertykeys Ergo’s extra features.

Both are listed with an Alice ergonomic layout. The Q13 Max is also listed with a split spacebar.

Both keyboards have south-facing LEDs, and their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. The notes also caution that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LEDs.

The Qwertykeys Ergo is listed as a numpad layout, and its compatibility note says it is not a full keyboard. The Q13 Max is listed as a 96% layout with a numpad.

The Qwertykeys Ergo is listed at 1000 g, compared with 2405 g for the Q13 Max. Its vendor description also lists a carry bag among the included items.

The Qwertykeys Ergo’s vendor listing names Poron case foam, PE foam, and PCB foam. Keychron describes the Q13 Max as using IXPE, PET, and Latex foams.

Both product listings include QMK support, and both list VIA support. Keychron’s vendor page also describes QMK remapping, macros, and shortcuts through Keychron Launcher.