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  • Released in 2024
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW, ISO-CH layout standard
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Connects via USB-C
  • 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 1308 g
  • Sized at 43 x 359 x 129 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, ABS, Steel case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, White, White South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Offers Yes, North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 80.2
  • Build Quality: 87.1
  • Productivity: 94.1
  • Customizability: 92.2
  • Portability: 75.9
Scores
  • Performance: 70
  • Build Quality: 79.5
  • Productivity: 72.3
  • Customizability: 84.7
  • Portability: 42.3
Name
Keychron K8 Max
Name
Keychron V6 Ultra HE
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
80%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Standard
ISO, ANSI, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW, ISO-CH
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
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
-
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
 
North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, ABS, Steel
Case Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
43 x 359 x 129 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
1308g
Weight
-
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