Keychron K1 V6 vs K3 Max SETKL vs 75% Low-Profile

The Keychron K3 Max SE is better suited for quiet office use, as it includes EPDM acoustic foam, bottom case acoustic foam, and a PET film to dampen noise and vibration. The K1 V6 also has IXPE and latex foam but lacks the additional noise-dampening layers found in the K3 Max SE according to the vendor descriptions.

No, the Keychron K3 Max SE is only available in ANSI layout, according to the metadata. If you need ISO layout (such as UK-ISO, DE-ISO, Swiss-ISO, or Nordic-ISO), the K1 V6 is the only option between these two.

Yes, both the Keychron K1 V6 and K3 Max SE support QMK and VIA firmware, as indicated in the metadata. You can use the Keychron Launcher web app to remap keys, create macros, and customize backlight settings on either keyboard.

The Keychron K3 Max SE is lighter at 566g (compared to 596g for the K1 V6) and has slightly smaller dimensions of 20 x 319 x 126 mm. It also offers 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.2 with a 1550mAh battery providing up to 120 hours of use, making it the more travel-friendly option.

Yes, the Keychron K1 V6 comes with LSA shine-through ABS keycaps that allow RGB backlight to pass through the legends, per the vendor description. The K3 Max SE uses double-shot PBT keycaps that are not shine-through, so RGB is mostly visible around the keys rather than through the legends.

Both keyboards support a 1000 Hz polling rate on wired mode and 2.4 GHz wireless (for the K3 Max SE) as stated in the specifications. The K1 V6 drops to 90 Hz in Bluetooth mode, while the K3 Max SE drops to 125 Hz in Bluetooth mode. For competitive gaming, the K3 Max SE offers a slight edge with 2.4 GHz maintaining 1000 Hz.

According to the vendor, the Keychron K1 V6 uses IXPE and latex acoustic foam along with EPDM foam. The Keychron K3 Max SE features EPDM foam, bottom case acoustic foam, and a PET film for sound dampening and insulation. Both aim to reduce noise and provide a cushioned typing feel.

Yes, both the Keychron K1 V6 and K3 Max SE are hot-swappable, meaning you can remove and replace the switches without soldering. They are compatible with Keychron Milk POM low-profile switches and Gateron low-profile mechanical switches, as noted in the vendor descriptions.

The Keychron K3 Max SE has a 1550mAh battery with up to 120 hours of working time according to the vendor. The K1 V6 has a larger 2000mAh battery, but the vendor does not provide a specific working hour estimate for it. You may need to consider typical usage to gauge real-world battery life.

Yes, both keyboards include keycaps for macOS and Windows and support switching between operating systems. The vendor states the K1 V6 offers the same multimedia and function key functions as Apple keyboards for Mac users, while the K3 Max SE also provides Mac layout compatibility with Windows support.