Keychron K13 Max vs Vortex Core Plus
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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
Vortex Core Plus
Layout size
80%
40%
Case material
ABS, Aluminum
Aluminum
Mount style
PCB Mount
Plate Mount
QMK
Yes
No
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, JIS
ANSI
- Keychron K13 Max
- Vortex Core Plus
- Performance
- 8046
- Build quality
- 7970
- Productivity
- 8875
- Customizability
- 8961
- Portability
- 7687
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Low profile
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- VIA
- Sound dampening
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…”
Vortex Core Plus
No owner reviews collected yet.
Keychron K13 Max vs Vortex Core Plus specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 26 specs differ
Keychron K13 Max
Vortex Core Plus
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
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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