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Keychron Q8 Max (Alice Layout) QMK/VIA Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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Lemokey L1 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch Custom Gaming Keyboard

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  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Offers Alice ergonomics
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Weighs about 1745 g
  • Sized at 48 x 136 x 358 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Weighs about 1977 g
  • Sized at 33 x 370 x 146 mm
  • Made with a Metal, Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 77.5
  • Build Quality: 88.9
  • Productivity: 96.6
  • Customizability: 99.9
  • Portability: 89.1
Scores
  • Performance: 92.9
  • Build Quality: 86.6
  • Productivity: 96.7
  • Customizability: 97
  • Portability: 83.2
Name
Keychron Q8 Max Alice
Name
Keychron L1 HE
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
65%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Metal, Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
48 x 136 x 358 mm
Dimensions
33 x 370 x 146 mm
Weight
1745g
Weight
1977g
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