Compare Keychron K10 QMK V2 vs V6 Max Differences Side by Side

The V6 Max uses a gasket mount with a PC plate and adds 2.4 GHz wireless, a knob and VIA support. The K10 QMK V2 uses a plate mount with aluminum or steel plate and offers an aluminum frame option. Both are 100% QMK boards with hot-swap sockets and 4000 mAh batteries.

The V6 Max has an edge for gaming because it supports 2.4 GHz wireless at 1000 Hz polling alongside Bluetooth and wired. The K10 QMK V2 also lists a 1000 Hz polling rate. The V6 Max gasket mount with PC plate is described by Keychron as softer and quieter.

Yes, the V6 Max listing includes knob support and multi-media keys. The K10 QMK V2 listing does not name a knob. If you want a physical dial for volume or macros, the V6 Max is the clearer choice.

Yes, Keychron lists Mac and Windows support for the K10 QMK V2, including keycaps for both systems. The Launcher web app works on macOS, Windows and Linux. The V6 Max also includes Mac and Windows keycaps and a system toggle.

The V6 Max is sold as a barebones kit, and it uses a gasket mount, PC plate, screw-in PCB stabilizers and sound-absorbing foam. The K10 QMK V2 lists PET, IXPE and EPDM foams and a plate mount with aluminum or steel plate. Its hot-swap version is optional rather than standard on every model.

Both list a 4000 mAh battery rated up to around 190 hours with backlight off and around 100 hours with RGB at lowest brightness. Keychron notes these are lab results that vary with actual use. The V6 Max charging time is listed at around 5 hours.

Both support QMK and the Keychron Launcher web app. The V6 Max listing also names VIA support, while the K10 QMK V2 listing names QMK and Launcher only. Launcher requires a Chrome, Opera or Edge browser and a wired connection.

The K10 QMK V2 plastic frame version weighs about 990 g, while its aluminum frame version is about 1160 g. The V6 Max weighs 1110 g in the fully assembled version. If weight matters, the K10 V2 plastic version is the lightest of the three.

Yes, both are hot-swappable and support 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches without soldering. The K10 QMK V2 hot-swap version supports Cherry, Gateron, Kailh and Panda switches. The V6 Max supports Gateron, Cherry MX and Kailh switches.

The V6 Max metadata lists ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO, JIS and ANSI layouts. Its vendor description points to the V1 ISO collection for fully assembled ISO keyboards, so check the exact variant before ordering. The K10 QMK V2 listing is ANSI only.

No, the V6 Max uses non-shine-through double-shot OSA PBT keycaps, as noted in its specifications and by a vendor reviewer. Its South-facing RGB LED is designed to illuminate from the typist angle. The K10 QMK V2 uses Cherry-profile double-shot PBT keycaps and lists North-facing RGB.

The V6 Max is the stronger office pick because of its knob, multi-media keys and screw-in PCB stabilizers. Its gasket mount with PC plate is described as quieter and softer. The K10 QMK V2 is still a full-size board with a 4000 mAh battery and QMK remapping, but its listing lacks a knob.