Compare Keychron Q14 Max vs X-Bows X Bows Crystal Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q14 Max and X-Bows X Bows Crystal 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.

Model
	96	66	Select a keyboard to compare
Rating	4.6 stars (21 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
Purchase Options
Main differences	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 96% layout Offers Southpaw ergonomics Comes with a knob Connects via USB-C Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 2450 g Sized at 20 x 157 x 445 mm Made with a Aluminum case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options Available in a 70% layout Offers Alice ergonomics Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Made with a Acrylic case Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 81.3 Build Quality: 87.5 Productivity: 100 Customizability: 97.9 Portability: 56.4	Scores Performance: 65.2 Build Quality: 53.8 Productivity: 67.5 Customizability: 72.2 Portability: 79
Name	Name Keychron Q14 Max	Name X-Bows X Bows Crystal
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 70%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Southpaw	Layout Ergonomics Alice
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Acrylic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material -
Dimensions	Dimensions 20 x 157 x 445 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 2450g	Weight -