Compare Keychron K8 Max vs V1 Ultra Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K8 Max and Keychron V1 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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Main differences	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 80% layout Built with the ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW, ISO-CH layout standard Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 1308 g Sized at 43 x 359 x 129 mm Made with a Aluminum, ABS, Steel case Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2026 Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options Available in a 75% layout Built with the ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO, ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 770 g Sized at 29 x 329 x 149 mm Made with a Plastic, ABS case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 81.9 Build Quality: 87.8 Productivity: 95 Customizability: 92.7 Portability: 73.1	Scores Performance: 91 Build Quality: 83.9 Productivity: 97.9 Customizability: 95.2 Portability: 79.8
Name	Name Keychron K8 Max	Name Keychron V1 Ultra
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 75%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW, ISO-CH	Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style PCB Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face	Backlight Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum, ABS, Steel	Case Material Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 43 x 359 x 129 mm	Dimensions 29 x 329 x 149 mm
Weight	Weight 1308g	Weight 770g