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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K2 Max and Keychron Q1 Ultra 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.

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  • Released in 2024
  • Built with the ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW layout standard
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Uses a PCB Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 940 g
  • Sized at 32 x 317 x 122 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, ABS case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 1724 g
  • Sized at 32 x 328 x 145 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 81.1
  • Build Quality: 85.7
  • Productivity: 94.6
  • Customizability: 92.3
  • Portability: 79.5
Scores
  • Performance: 88.5
  • Build Quality: 73.8
  • Productivity: 89.7
  • Customizability: 76.6
  • Portability: 83.7
Name
Keychron K2 Max
Name
Keychron Q1 Ultra
Release year
2024
Release year
2026
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
PCB Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, ABS
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
32 x 317 x 122 mm
Dimensions
32 x 328 x 145 mm
Weight
940g
Weight
1724g
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