Compare Keychron V1 HE vs V8 Max Differences Side by Side

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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Main differences	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
Score	Scores Performance: 92.6 Build Quality: 76.3 Productivity: 89.4 Customizability: 87.7 Portability: 82.9	Scores Performance: 78.4 Build Quality: 85.6 Productivity: 97.8 Customizability: 97.4 Portability: 88.2
Name	Name Keychron V1 HE	Name Keychron V8 Max
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 65%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	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, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
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 Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, North-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS	Case Material Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 31 x 148 x 329 mm	Dimensions 22 x 138 x 360 mm
Weight	Weight 1031g	Weight 745g