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Keychron V8 Max (Alice Layout) QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard
X-Bows® Lite Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard

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  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Comes with a knob
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 745 g
  • Sized at 22 x 138 x 360 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, ABS case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options
  • Available in a 70% layout
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Made with a Copper, Aluminum case
  • Features ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, White RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 78.5
  • Build Quality: 85.6
  • Productivity: 97.6
  • Customizability: 97.3
  • Portability: 88.3
Scores
  • Performance: 46.1
  • Build Quality: 63.3
  • Productivity: 50.7
  • Customizability: 44.5
  • Portability: 57.7
Name
Keychron V8 Max
Name
X-Bows X Bows Lite
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
65%
Layout Size
70%
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
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
-
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
-
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
White
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Case Material
Copper, Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
ABS
Dimensions
22 x 138 x 360 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
745g
Weight
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