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Keychron K1 QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (ISO Layout) - Version 6
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Keychron V8 Max (Alice Layout) QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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4.7 (6)
  • Features a low-profile design
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic, ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz 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
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Alice ergonomics
  • Comes with a knob
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 745 g
  • Sized at 22 x 138 x 360 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, ABS case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 85.5
  • Build Quality: 78.4
  • Productivity: 80.2
  • Customizability: 89.7
  • Portability: 73.3
Scores
  • Performance: 78.4
  • Build Quality: 85.7
  • Productivity: 97.6
  • Customizability: 97.4
  • Portability: 88.4
Name
Keychron K1 V6
Name
Keychron V8 Max
Release year
2024
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-SW, ISO-Nordic, ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Top Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face, White
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
ABS, Aluminum
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material
ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
25 x 346 x 119 mm
Dimensions
22 x 138 x 360 mm
Weight
596g
Weight
745g
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