Keychron Q1 Max vs Lemokey L375% vs 80% Showdown

The Q1 Max is built with additional acoustic foam layers including IXPE, PET film, and latex bottom pad, which the vendor describes as elevating the typing experience. The L3 uses a double-gasket design similar to the Q1 Max but lacks those extra foam layers, so the Q1 Max likely offers a deeper, more refined sound.

Yes, both keyboards support a 1000 Hz polling rate in 2.4 GHz and wired modes, matching standard gaming keyboard latency. Both also offer NKRO for both wired and wireless modes, ensuring every keypress registers during fast gameplay.

The Q1 Max uses a 75% layout with standard navigation keys on the right and a knob for volume control. The L3 uses an 80% TKL layout with an additional column of 5 macro keys on the left side, along with its own knob on the top right.

Yes, both keyboards support QMK and VIA for full key remapping and macro creation. The vendor notes that the L3 may require importing a JSON file into VIA before it is recognized, while the Q1 Max works directly with the Keychron Launcher web app.

The Q1 Max weighs 1724g for the Fully Assembled version, making it more manageable to move around. The L3 is heavier at 1976g, providing a more anchored feel on a desk but being less portable.

Both keyboards feature a 4000mAh battery. The Q1 Max vendor states up to 180 hours of Bluetooth use with backlight off and up to 100 hours with lowest brightness RGB. The L3 vendor claims up to 200 hours with backlight off and up to 100 hours with RGB at lowest brightness.

Yes, both keyboards support hot-swappable PCBs that work with most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches, such as Gateron, Cherry, and Kailh. This allows you to swap switches without soldering.

Yes, both models include a rotary encoder knob. The Q1 Max places it in the top right corner, while the L3 positions it similarly but also offers additional macro keys for more flexible control.

The Q1 Max is more suitable for small desks due to its 75% layout that measures 328mm in width, compared to the L3’s 401mm width. The Q1 Max also lacks the extra macro column, keeping its footprint more compact.

The Q1 Max is offered with KSA double-shot PBT keycaps or OSA side-printed double-shot PBT keycaps. The L3 uses Cherry profile double-shot PBT keycaps, which are non-backlight shine-through for a classic, low-profile feel.