Keychron K11 Pro vs K9 MaxAlice or 2.4GHz

The K11 Pro has a 65% Alice layout, a knob, and an aluminum-and-plastic case. The K9 Max uses a standard 60% layout and adds 2.4 GHz wireless.

The K11 Pro lists Bluetooth, wired, and wireless connectivity, but does not list 2.4 GHz. The K9 Max explicitly supports 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired connections.

The K9 Max is smaller, with listed dimensions of 287 x 98 mm. The K11 Pro measures 346 x 115 mm.

The K9 Max weighs 426 g, while the K11 Pro weighs 510 g. That makes the K9 Max the lighter option between these two.

Both product listings identify the keyboards as hot-swappable. Keychron’s descriptions specify that hot-swapping applies to the hot-swappable version, so check the selected variant before buying.

Both models list QMK and VIA support. Their vendor descriptions also identify Keychron Launcher as a tool for remapping keys and setting macros.

The K9 Max is the more suitable pick if you want 2.4 GHz wireless for gaming, and its vendor description specifies 1000 Hz polling on 2.4 GHz and wired modes. Both models list a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover.

Yes. Keychron describes the K9 Max as containing IXPE acoustic foam and latex foam, and the product metadata also lists sound dampening. The K11 Pro listing does not identify those foam layers.

The K11 Pro is the Alice-layout model, with a 65% layout and a knob. The K9 Max has a standard 60% layout with 61 keys.

Keychron lists up to 73 hours of battery life for the K9 Max and specifies a 1550 mAh battery. The K11 Pro has a 2000 mAh battery, but its listing does not give a battery-life estimate.

Both use low-profile double-shot PBT keycaps, according to their vendor descriptions. The K9 Max description also identifies its keycaps as non-backlight shine-through PBT.

The K11 Pro’s build is listed as ABS plus an aluminum frame, and its metadata identifies aluminum and plastic case materials. The K9 Max is listed with an ABS frame.