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Keychron V8 Max (Alice Layout) QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
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V98 Keyboard Kit

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  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • 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
  • Released in 2025
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers No RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 78.5
  • Build Quality: 85.6
  • Productivity: 97.6
  • Customizability: 97.3
  • Portability: 88.3
Scores
  • Performance: 52.8
  • Build Quality: 77.6
  • Productivity: 77.8
  • Customizability: 63.5
  • Portability: 49.3
Name
Keychron V8 Max
Name
Ktechs V98
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
-
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
65%
Layout Size
98%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Alice
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
-
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
 
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
22 x 138 x 360 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
745g
Weight
-
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