Compare Keychron B6 Pro vs K17 Max Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron B6 Pro and Keychron K17 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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Rating	4.8 stars (24 reviews)	4.7 stars (3 reviews)
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Main differences	Available in a 100% layout Built with the ISO, JIS, ANSI layout standard Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Equipped with a 1200 mAh battery Weighs about 623 g Sized at 5 x 429 x 130 mm Made with a Plastic, ABS case Features ABS keycaps Offers Yes, North-face RGB lighting	Supports hot-swappable switches Available in a 96% layout Built with the ISO, ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Has built-in sound dampening Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Weighs about 750 g Sized at 27 x 119 x 387 mm Made with a ABS, Aluminum case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 52.8 Build Quality: 46.1 Productivity: 68.4 Customizability: 52.8 Portability: 51	Scores Performance: 83.8 Build Quality: 81.8 Productivity: 93.3 Customizability: 93 Portability: 54.5
Name	Name Keychron B6 Pro	Name Keychron K17 Max
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ISO, JIS, ANSI	Layout Standard ISO, 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 Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 1200 mAh	Battery capacity 2000 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 Plate Mount	Mount Style PCB Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight North-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic, ABS	Case Material ABS, Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 5 x 429 x 130 mm	Dimensions 27 x 119 x 387 mm
Weight	Weight 623g	Weight 750g