Compare Keychron K7 Max vs K9 Max vs Keychron K9 Pro Differences Side by Side

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Model
	85	86	84
Rating	2.3 stars (3 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)	5.0 stars (1 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2024 Available in a 65% layout Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Weighs about 436 g Sized at 18 x 306 x 98 mm Made with a ABS, Aluminum case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Includes screw-in stabilizers Weighs about 426 g Sized at 25 x 287 x 98 mm Made with a ABS case	Released in 2023 Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Weighs about 410 g Sized at 20 x 287 x 98 mm Made with a Aluminum, Plastic, ABS case
Score	Scores Performance: 76.9 Build Quality: 82.2 Productivity: 85.7 Customizability: 90.7 Portability: 89.8	Scores Performance: 75.2 Build Quality: 77.5 Productivity: 91.6 Customizability: 92.8 Portability: 86.2	Scores Performance: 75.8 Build Quality: 80.7 Productivity: 74.4 Customizability: 90.2 Portability: 86.8
Name	Name Keychron K7 Max	Name Keychron K9 Max	Name Keychron K9 Pro
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Low Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 65%	Layout Size 60%	Layout Size 60%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI	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, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 2000 mAh	Battery capacity 1550 mAh	Battery capacity 1550 mAh
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 PCB Mount	Mount Style -	Mount Style Tray Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS, Aluminum	Case Material ABS	Case Material Aluminum, Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 18 x 306 x 98 mm	Dimensions 25 x 287 x 98 mm	Dimensions 20 x 287 x 98 mm
Weight	Weight 436g	Weight 426g	Weight 410g