Keychron V6 Max vs Nuphy Node 100QMK or low profile
Get the Keychron V6 Max for QMK/VIA remapping, its knob and more layout options, or the Nuphy Node 100 for a lighter low-profile design with touch controls and SOCD support.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron V6 Max
Battery
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support, with a web configurator and key remapping features described by Keychron.
- A knob, multimedia keys and a DIY kit/barebones option.
- South-facing RGB and support for ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic and ISO-FR layouts.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Nuphy Node 100
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 100% boards under $100.
- Low-profile construction with low-profile switches and double-shot nSA keycaps.
- Top-right touch bar with gesture controls and SOCD support, according to the product description.
- Lighter listed weight and slimmer listed dimensions.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Missing ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Choose the Keychron V6 Max for QMK/VIA, a knob, multimedia keys and a wider range of listed layouts. Choose the Nuphy Node 100 if you want a lighter, slim low-profile board with touch controls and SOCD support. Before buying the Node 100, account for its low-profile-only switches and keycaps, and its listed regional layout gaps.
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 V6 Max
Nuphy Node 100
Battery
4,000 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
No
Yes
Case material
ABS, Plastic
ABS
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
- Keychron V6 Max
- Nuphy Node 100
- Performance
- 8374
- Build quality
- 8656
- Productivity
- 9765
- Customizability
- 9858
- Portability
- 5353
- Layout size: 100%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Plate material: Polycarbonate
What will you mostly use it for?
The V6 Max takes the edge for programming, modding and desk-based office work because it offers more built-in customization and dedicated controls. It is also the gaming pick based on its customization options, though both boards list the same 1000 Hz polling rate for wired and 2.4 GHz use. The Node 100 is the more travel-oriented option in this pairing, with a lower listed weight and slimmer dimensions. For content creation, the V6 Max's knob and multimedia keys suit direct controls, while the Node 100's touch bar gives it a distinct alternative.
Pick the Keychron V6 Max
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate for 2.4 GHz and wired use.
- The V6 Max adds QMK/VIA support and screw-in stabilizers.
- The V6 Max's south-facing LEDs avoid interference with OEM- or Cherry-profile alternatives according to Keychron.
Keychron V6 Max vs Nuphy Node 100 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 28 specs differ
Keychron V6 Max
Nuphy Node 100
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
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 V6 Max
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Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Nuphy Node 100
- Go to Input Gear
Input Gear
ISO-DE
In stockShips to you
Keychron V6 Max vs Nuphy Node 100: your questions
Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate for wired and 2.4 GHz connections. The V6 Max adds QMK/VIA and screw-in stabilizers, while the Node 100 product description lists SOCD support, so the better fit depends on which features you want.
Yes, its metadata lists both QMK and VIA support. Keychron also describes remapping keys, macros and shortcuts through QMK and its Launcher configurator.
Yes, the Node 100 is a low-profile keyboard, and its product description names NuPhy x Gateron Nano Low-Profile switches. Its compatibility rules require low-profile switches and keycaps.
No, the Node 100 requires low-profile keycaps, and standard MX keycaps will not fit. Its north-facing LEDs can also conflict with Cherry-profile keycaps.
The Nuphy Node 100 is listed at 787.3 g, while the Keychron V6 Max is listed at 1110 g. The Node 100 also has a slimmer listed profile, which may appeal to buyers moving or storing a full-size keyboard.
Yes, both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired connectivity. Both also list a 1000 Hz polling rate, though that rate is specified for wired and 2.4 GHz use.
The Keychron V6 Max lists knob support and a knob option. The Nuphy Node 100 description instead names a touch bar with gesture controls.
The V6 Max lists QMK, VIA, hot-swap sockets, screw-in stabilizers and a DIY kit/barebones option. The Node 100 is hot-swappable too, but it requires low-profile switches and keycaps.
Keychron describes the V6 Max's south-facing RGB as paired with non-shine-through PBT keycaps. Its compatibility information warns that shine-through legends stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Those layouts are not listed for the Node 100. The V6 Max lists both ISO-UK and ISO-Nordic among its layout options.
The V6 Max metadata lists linear, tactile and clicky switch types. The Node 100 metadata lists clicky and linear, while its product description names Red Nano, Brown Nano and Blush Nano low-profile switches.
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