The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Keychron K13 Max
Keychron K8 Max
Battery
2,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
Low profile
Yes
No
Case material
ABS, Aluminum
ABS, Aluminum, Steel
Mount style
PCB Mount
PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Weight
600 g
1,308 g
- Keychron K13 Max
- Keychron K8 Max
- Performance
- 8082
- Build quality
- 7988
- Productivity
- 8895
- Customizability
- 8991
- Portability
- 7673
- Layout size: 80%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- QMK
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron K13 Max
4 owner reviews
“Bought the K13 max to substitute my K1SE. The K1 worked flawlessly, but i needed a number pad for workflow. The build quality with the metal body is great, wifi connectivity is a nice addition, keycaps are larger and have less empty space between each other…”
Keychron K8 Max
No owner reviews collected yet.
Keychron K13 Max vs K8 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 27 specs differ
Keychron K13 Max
Keychron K8 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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