Keychron V8 Max vs X-Bows X Bows Crystal
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 V8 Max
X-Bows X Bows Crystal
Layout size
65%
70%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Ergonomics
Alice
Alice, Split Spacebar
Case material
ABS, Plastic
Acrylic
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
- Keychron V8 Max
- X-Bows X Bows Crystal
- Performance
- 7870
- Build quality
- 8669
- Productivity
- 9879
- Customizability
- 9690
- Portability
- 8879
- Hot-swappable
- QMK
- VIA
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron V8 Max
6 owner reviews
“This board adds great wireless connectivity options to the already great V8. I love that the case includes slots for storing the wireless adapters. My only complaint is that the way that the gasket mounting is implemented results in a lot of flex in the four…”
X-Bows X Bows Crystal
No owner reviews collected yet.
Keychron V8 Max vs X-Bows X Bows Crystal specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 26 specs differ
Keychron V8 Max
X-Bows X Bows Crystal
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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