Keychron Q12 Max vs Qwertykeys QK100 V2
Get the Keychron Q12 Max for knob. Get the Qwertykeys QK100 V2 for the 8,000 mAh battery.
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 Q12 Max
Qwertykeys QK100 V2
Layout size
96%
98%
Battery
4,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
Ergonomics
Southpaw
Standard
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear
Knob
Yes
No
- Keychron Q12 Max
- Qwertykeys QK100 V2
- Performance
- 8167
- Build quality
- 9063
- Productivity
- 9868
- Customizability
- 9872
- Portability
- 5762
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Sound dampening
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron Q12 Max
12 owner reviews
“I bought this with the Banana switches, then bought a Mode Sonnet, and to be totally honest, I prefer the Q12 Max by far. Extremely functional and feels great to actually type on. I'd love to see a Southpaw Fullsize layout from Keychron in the future or…”
Qwertykeys QK100 V2
2 owner reviews
“This was my first splurge on a keeb, and I worried whether it would be worth the price. It is worth EVERY penny! The craftsmanship, the detail, the quality, and the features all exceeded my expectations. I especially love that it seems to have been designed…”
Keychron Q12 Max vs Qwertykeys QK100 V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
19 of 27 specs differ
Keychron Q12 Max
Qwertykeys QK100 V2
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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