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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K4 Max and Royalaxe R Series 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 2025
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a PCB Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1290 g
  • Sized at 31 x 391 x 140 mm
  • Made with a ABS case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2022
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Equipped with a 2100 mAh battery
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 82.1
  • Build Quality: 80.3
  • Productivity: 89.2
  • Customizability: 92.9
  • Portability: 50.9
Scores
  • Performance: 43.4
  • Build Quality: 37.5
  • Productivity: 42.4
  • Customizability: 45.8
  • Portability: 41.1
Name
Keychron K4 Max
Name
Royalaxe R Series
Release year
2025
Release year
2022
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
-
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
100%
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
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
2100 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
-
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
PBT
Dimensions
31 x 391 x 140 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
1290g
Weight
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