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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron V1 HE and Keychron V8 Max 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.

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4.7 (6)
  • Released in 2026
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Weighs about 1031 g
  • Sized at 31 x 148 x 329 mm
  • Made with a ABS case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2024
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Offers Alice ergonomics
  • Comes with a knob
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Weighs about 745 g
  • Sized at 22 x 138 x 360 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, ABS case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 92.3
  • Build Quality: 75.7
  • Productivity: 89
  • Customizability: 87.2
  • Portability: 83
Scores
  • Performance: 78
  • Build Quality: 85.5
  • Productivity: 97.4
  • Customizability: 97.2
  • Portability: 88.1
Name
Keychron V1 HE
Name
Keychron V8 Max
Release year
2026
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
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, North-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
ABS
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
31 x 148 x 329 mm
Dimensions
22 x 138 x 360 mm
Weight
1031g
Weight
745g
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