Keychron C100 vs Q65 Max
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The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Keychron C100
Keychron Q65 Max
Layout size
Macropad
65%
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Switch options
Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Knob
No
Yes
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Keychron C100
- Keychron Q65 Max
- Performance
- 6478
- Build quality
- 5887
- Productivity
- 4793
- Customizability
- 5595
- Portability
- 6589
- Hot-swappable
- QMK
Keychron C100 vs Q65 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 26 specs differ
Keychron C100
Keychron Q65 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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