Compare Keychron K1 V6 vs K8 Max vs Keychron V3 Max Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K1 V6 and Keychron K8 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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	85	92	94
Rating	5.0 stars (2 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)	3.8 stars (12 reviews)
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Main differences	Features a low-profile design Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic, ANSI layout standard Uses a Top Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Weighs about 596 g Sized at 25 x 346 x 119 mm Made with a ABS, Aluminum case Features ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face, White RGB lighting	Built with the ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW, ISO-CH layout standard Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Weighs about 1308 g Sized at 43 x 359 x 129 mm Made with a Aluminum, ABS, Steel case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting	Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Weighs about 895 g Sized at 24 x 149 x 368 mm Made with a ABS, Plastic case Features PBT, ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 81.4 Build Quality: 78.6 Productivity: 80.2 Customizability: 89.5 Portability: 73.1	Scores Performance: 81.8 Build Quality: 87.8 Productivity: 95 Customizability: 92.7 Portability: 73.2	Scores Performance: 82.1 Build Quality: 85.5 Productivity: 97.5 Customizability: 99.9 Portability: 76.4
Name	Name Keychron K1 V6	Name Keychron K8 Max	Name Keychron V3 Max
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2024	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 80%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic, ANSI	Layout Standard ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW, ISO-CH	Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ISO, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 2000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Top Mount	Mount Style PCB Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, North-face, White	Backlight Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS, Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum, ABS, Steel	Case Material ABS, Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions 25 x 346 x 119 mm	Dimensions 43 x 359 x 129 mm	Dimensions 24 x 149 x 368 mm
Weight	Weight 596g	Weight 1308g	Weight 895g