Keychron Q1 Max vs Meletrix ZOOM75 HEWireless vs HE
Choose the Q1 Max for wireless connectivity and customization, or the ZOOM75 HE if magnetic Hall effect switches are your priority.
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4.3 · 25 reviews
from$209at MK
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from$199at Meletrix
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q1 Max
Wireless
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $200.
- Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
- Hot-swappable, with Keychron listing compatibility with 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.
- QMK/VIA support and Keychron Launcher for key remapping and macros.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Meletrix ZOOM75 HE
HE
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 75% boards under $200.
- Magnetic Hall effect switch design with Gateron KS-37B switches listed by Meletrix.
- Aluminum case, aluminum plate, and gasket mount.
- Dual-rail structure and freely adjustable magnetic pole orientation are listed highlights.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Choose the Keychron Q1 Max if wireless use, ISO layout options, or broad MX-style switch swapping are important to your setup. Pick the Meletrix ZOOM75 HE if you specifically want magnetic Hall effect switches and are comfortable with wired-only connectivity and its stated compatibility limits. For a flexible all-purpose 75% board, the Q1 Max is the more suitable fit based on its listed features.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Keychron Q1 Max
Meletrix ZOOM75 HE
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Magnetic
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
- Keychron Q1 Max
- Meletrix ZOOM75 HE
- Performance
- 8160
- Build quality
- 8962
- Productivity
- 9745
- Customizability
- 9842
- Portability
- 8158
- Layout size: 75%
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q1 Max leads across these use cases because it combines wireless connections with hot-swap capability and QMK/VIA support. Its strongest practical advantages are clearest for travel, programming, and modding. The ZOOM75 HE has a distinct appeal for buyers specifically seeking magnetic switches, but the supplied specs do not establish a use case where it has an overall advantage. Both keyboards list a 75% layout, aluminum case, gasket mount, 5° typing angle, and 1000 Hz polling rate.
Pick the Keychron Q1 Max
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, while the Q1 Max also supports 2.4 GHz wireless and wired use.
- The ZOOM75 HE is wired-only, though its magnetic Hall effect switches may appeal to buyers seeking that switch type.
Keychron Q1 Max vs Meletrix ZOOM75 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
21 of 28 specs differ
Keychron Q1 Max
Meletrix ZOOM75 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron Q1 Max
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-CH
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-CH
In stockDoes not ship to you
Meletrix ZOOM75 HE
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron Q1 Max vs Meletrix ZOOM75 HE: your questions
Yes. It supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. Keychron lists Bluetooth pairing with up to three devices.
No, its listed connectivity is wired-only. The Q1 Max is the option here with Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless.
The Keychron Q1 Max is listed as hot-swappable, and Keychron says it accepts almost all 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches. The ZOOM75 HE uses magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit.
No. Its compatibility rule specifies magnetic switches only, so standard MX switches will not fit. The Q1 Max is listed for 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.
The Q1 Max is listed with several ISO options, including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, and ISO-Nordic. The ZOOM75 HE is ANSI-only, with no ISO layouts offered.
The Q1 Max lists QMK and VIA support, and Keychron describes its Launcher web app for remapping keys and setting macros. The ZOOM75 HE's listed features do not include QMK or VIA support.
Both keyboards list a 1000 Hz polling rate. The Q1 Max also supports wired and 2.4 GHz connections, while the ZOOM75 HE is wired-only and uses magnetic Hall effect switches.
The Q1 Max has a polycarbonate plate, while the ZOOM75 HE has an aluminum plate. Both list an aluminum case and gasket mount.
The Q1 Max has south-facing RGB LEDs, and its compatibility note warns that shine-through legends may stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED. The ZOOM75 HE has north-facing LEDs, which can conflict with Cherry-profile keycaps.
The Q1 Max is listed at 1724 g, while the ZOOM75 HE is listed at about 3000 g. The Q1 Max is also the only one of the pair with wireless connectivity.
Keychron lists Bluetooth pairing with up to three devices for the Q1 Max. The ZOOM75 HE is wired-only, so the same wireless pairing option is not listed for it.
Meletrix lists Gateron KS-37B magnetic Hall sensor switches for the prebuilt ZOOM75 HE. The listing also describes factory-lubed switches and a 4.0 mm total travel.
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