Compare Keychron K2 HE vs Q1 Max vs Steelseries Apex Pro Mini Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K2 HE and Keychron Q1 Max and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

Model
	99	98
Rating	4.6 stars (69 reviews)	3.9 stars (96 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Magnetic switch options Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-CH, ISO-Nordic, JIS layout standard Utilizes Hall effect sensors Enables rapid trigger functionality Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Weighs about 1743 g Sized at 30 x 127 x 41 mm Made with a Aluminum, Wood, ABS, Resin case Features PBT, ABS, PC keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face, White, White North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-CH, JIS layout standard Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Weighs about 1724 g Sized at 23 x 145 x 328 mm Made with a Aluminum case Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2022 Available in a 60% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wireless connectivity Made with a Metal case Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 93.3 Build Quality: 90.8 Productivity: 96.9 Customizability: 99.6 Portability: 81.3	Scores Performance: 82 Build Quality: 89.1 Productivity: 96.9 Customizability: 99.5 Portability: 81.2	Scores Performance: 40.8 Build Quality: 55.4 Productivity: 40.8 Customizability: 45.6 Portability: 84.1
Name	Name Keychron K2 HE	Name Keychron Q1 Max	Name Steelseries Apex Pro Mini
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2023	Release year 2022
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Magnetic	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 60%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-CH, ISO-Nordic, JIS	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-CH, JIS	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Tray Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, North-face, White	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum, Wood, ABS, Resin	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Metal
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS, PC	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 30 x 127 x 41 mm	Dimensions 23 x 145 x 328 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 1743g	Weight 1724g	Weight -