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  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Uses a PCB Mount mounting style
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1290 g
  • Sized at 31 x 391 x 140 mm
  • Made with a ABS case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Equipped with a 10000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1500 g
  • Sized at 53 x 420 x 180 mm
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 81.9
  • Build Quality: 80.3
  • Productivity: 89.2
  • Customizability: 93.1
  • Portability: 50.7
Scores
  • Performance: 76.4
  • Build Quality: 61.7
  • Productivity: 78.1
  • Customizability: 63.3
  • Portability: 65.7
Name
Keychron K4 Max
Name
WhatGeek K98
Release year
2025
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
-
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
98%
Layout Standard
ISO, ANSI
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
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
10000 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
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
ABS
Case Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
31 x 391 x 140 mm
Dimensions
53 x 420 x 180 mm
Weight
1290g
Weight
1500g
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