Keychron Q14 Pro vs Vortex Multix 104Alice vs Full
Get the Keychron Q14 Pro for its Alice southpaw layout, aluminum case, and 1000 Hz wired polling, or the Vortex Multix 104 for a standard full-size layout, 2.4 GHz wireless, and AA battery power.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q14 Pro
Alice
Build quality in the top 5% of 96% boards under $200.
- Alice southpaw layout with a left-positioned numpad and knob.
- CNC-machined aluminum case, double-gasket design, and polycarbonate plate.
- 1000 Hz wired polling and 4000 mAh rechargeable battery.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Vortex Multix 104
Full
Build quality in the top 20% of 100% boards under $150.
- Three connection options, including 2.4 GHz wireless.
- Wireless mode is powered by 2 AA batteries.
- Supports additional physical layouts, including split Backspace, split right Shift, and Tsangan.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Choose the Keychron Q14 Pro for the features the Multix 104 does not offer: an Alice southpaw layout, an aluminum case, a knob, and a specified 1000 Hz wired polling rate. Choose the Vortex Multix 104 for 2.4 GHz wireless, AA battery power, and its options for alternate physical layouts. Check the LED orientation and your preferred keycap profile before choosing either board.
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 Q14 Pro
Vortex Multix 104
Layout size
96%
100%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Ergonomics
Southpaw, Alice
Split Backspace
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
- Keychron Q14 Pro
- Vortex Multix 104
- Performance
- 8172
- Build quality
- 8970
- Productivity
- 10089
- Customizability
- 9886
- Portability
- 5553
- Hot-swappable
- QMK
- VIA
- Sound dampening
- Layout standard: ANSI, ISO
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q14 Pro leads for buyers who want an Alice southpaw layout, a metal case, or its specified wired polling rate. The Multix 104 is the more straightforward travel choice if 2.4 GHz wireless and AA battery power suit your setup. For customization, both offer hot-swap and QMK/VIA, but their additional layout and construction features differ. Keycap preferences matter too: the Q14 Pro's south-facing LEDs and the Multix 104's north-facing LEDs each have specific profile considerations.
Pick the Keychron Q14 Pro
- The Q14 Pro specifies 1000 Hz polling in wired mode.
- Its left-side numpad leaves the right side available for mouse placement, according to Keychron.
- Both list N-Key Rollover, while the Q14 Pro also offers south-facing RGB.
Keychron Q14 Pro vs Vortex Multix 104 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 27 specs differ
Keychron Q14 Pro
Vortex Multix 104
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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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron Q14 Pro
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Keychron
ISO
In stockShips to you
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Keychron (DE)
ISO
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Vortex Multix 104
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
Keychron Q14 Pro vs Vortex Multix 104: your questions
The Q14 Pro specifies 1000 Hz polling in wired mode and has N-Key Rollover. The Multix 104 also lists N-Key Rollover, but its metadata does not specify a polling rate.
The Q14 Pro has a 96% Alice southpaw layout with the numpad on the left. The Multix 104 is a 100% full-size keyboard with a standard layout and support for alternatives such as split Backspace.
Yes, the Q14 Pro has a southpaw layout with its numpad on the left. Keychron says this arrangement can make it easier to use a mouse and numpad at the same time.
Yes, the Multix 104 supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and USB-C wired connectivity. Its wireless mode is powered by 2 AA batteries.
The Q14 Pro has a CNC-machined aluminum case. The Multix 104 uses an ABS frame.
Yes, both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. Keychron specifies support for most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches on the Q14 Pro, while the Multix 104 description says its sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
Both keyboards list QMK and VIA support. Keychron also describes using its Launcher web app to customize Q14 Pro keys when connected in wired mode.
The Q14 Pro has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note warns that some sculpted keycaps can clip them. The Multix 104 has north-facing LEDs, which can interfere with Cherry-profile keycaps.
Yes, the Q14 Pro has south-facing RGB, and Keychron describes 22 backlight settings. Its keycaps are not shine-through, so shine-through legends stay dark.
The product metadata lists RGB, but the vendor listing describes the backlighting as blank or without LED. Check the exact version before buying if backlighting is important to you.
The Multix 104 description explicitly lists ANSI, ISO, split Backspace, split right Shift, 7u spacebar, stepped Capslock, and Tsangan layouts. The Q14 Pro's standout layout feature is its Alice southpaw arrangement.
Both product listings specify Mac and Windows support. Keychron also describes a system toggle and customized keycaps for Windows and macOS on the Q14 Pro.
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