Keychron Q3 Max vs Lemokey P1 Pro
Choose the Q3 Max for its QMK/VIA customization and broader layout options, or the Lemokey P1 Pro if lower listed weight and a 75% layout matter more.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron Q3 Max
Knob
Build quality in the top 5% of 80% boards under $300.
- QMK and VIA support, with the vendor also describing remapping and macros through Keychron Launcher.
- Listed 80% layout with a knob and multimedia keys.
- Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity, with a 4000 mAh battery.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
- Listed weight of 1650 g, lower than the Q3 Max's listed weight.
- Vendor describes a compact 75% layout with an ISO-DE option.
- Aluminum case, polycarbonate plate, PBT keycaps, and gasket mount.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Choose the Q3 Max if you want QMK/VIA customization, a knob, multimedia keys, or more listed regional layout options. Choose the Lemokey P1 Pro if its 75% form factor and lower listed weight better suit your setup. Both share aluminum construction, hot-swap switches, and three connectivity modes.
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 Q3 Max
Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
2,045 g
1,650 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Keychron Q3 Max
- Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
- Performance
- 8058
- Build quality
- 8876
- Productivity
- 9666
- Customizability
- 9862
- Portability
- 7850
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Sound dampening
- Plate material: Polycarbonate
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q3 Max leads for programming, office work, modding, and content creation because its listed controls and customization support are more extensive. Gaming is close on the shared 1000 Hz polling rate and wireless options, with the Q3 Max adding N-key rollover and a knob. The P1 Pro is the travel pick based on its lower listed weight and 75% form factor. Both have hot-swap switches and similar core construction materials.
Pick the Keychron Q3 Max
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
- The Q3 Max adds N-key rollover, which is listed for both wireless and wired use.
- The Q3 Max has a knob and a listed 80% layout.
Keychron Q3 Max vs Lemokey P1 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 27 specs differ
Keychron Q3 Max
Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
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
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron Q3 Max
Input Gear
ISO-DE
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO-DE.
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Keychron Q3 Max vs Lemokey P1 Pro: your questions
The Q3 Max is listed as an 80% keyboard with a knob, multimedia keys, and QMK/VIA support. The P1 Pro is described by its vendor as a 75% keyboard and has a lower listed weight.
Yes, VIA support is listed for the Q3 Max. Its vendor description also names QMK and Keychron Launcher for remapping keys and creating macros.
The P1 Pro's listed features do not name QMK or VIA. Hot-swappability is listed, but that is separate from firmware customization.
The P1 Pro is listed at 1650 g, while the Q3 Max is listed at 2045 g. Those are the weights stated for each product in their listings.
Yes, hot-swappable switches are listed for both keyboards. The Q3 Max vendor specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
The Q3 Max is listed with ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-UK, and ISO-Nordic layouts. The P1 Pro listing names ISO and ISO-DE, and its compatibility rules specify that ISO-UK and ISO-Nordic are unavailable.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as wired operation. The Q3 Max vendor specifies Bluetooth connections with up to three devices.
Both products list a 1000 Hz polling rate. The Q3 Max vendor specifies that rate for 2.4 GHz and wired modes.
Both are listed with south-facing RGB. Their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LEDs.
The Q3 Max lists knob support and multimedia keys as extra features. The P1 Pro's listed features do not include a knob or multimedia keys.
Both products have south-facing LEDs, and both compatibility notes say shine-through legends stay dark. The Q3 Max vendor also describes an OSA side-printed shine-through keycap option, but the metadata still warns about south-facing LED compatibility.
The Q3 Max is the stronger fit if firmware and key remapping are priorities, since it lists QMK and VIA and its vendor describes macros through Keychron Launcher. Both keyboards are hot-swappable, so either can accommodate switch changes.
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