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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K8 Ultra and Keychron Q13 Max 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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Keychron K8 Ultra 8K Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
94
Keychron Q13 Max (Alice Layout) QMK Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard(US ANSI Layout)

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4.8 (13)
  • Released in 2026
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-ES layout standard
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Uses a Plate Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 1299 g
  • Made with a Aluminum, ABS, Metal case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2024
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Alice ergonomics
  • Comes with a knob
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 2405 g
  • Sized at 33 x 157 x 447 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 90.3
  • Build Quality: 82
  • Productivity: 94.1
  • Customizability: 92.2
  • Portability: 75.8
Scores
  • Performance: 81
  • Build Quality: 86.2
  • Productivity: 95.4
  • Customizability: 96.5
  • Portability: 51.4
Name
Keychron K8 Ultra
Name
Keychron Q13 Max
Release year
2026
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-ES
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
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
8000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 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
Plate Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, ABS, Metal
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
33 x 157 x 447 mm
Weight
1299g
Weight
2405g
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