Keychron Q1 V2 vs Q65 Max
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q1 V2
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $100.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
Keychron Q65 Max
Build quality in the top 10% of 65% boards under $300.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
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 V2
Keychron Q65 Max
Layout size
75%
65%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Weight
1,825 g
2,420 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Keycaps
ABS, PBT
PBT
- Keychron Q1 V2
- Keychron Q65 Max
- Performance
- 7278
- Build quality
- 8986
- Productivity
- 9893
- Customizability
- 9895
- Portability
- 6289
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- Knob
- QMK
Keychron Q1 V2 vs Q65 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 27 specs differ
Keychron Q1 V2
Keychron Q65 Max
Switch options
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
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