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Keychron Q1 Max RGB QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Status: Keychron Q1 Max RGB QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical…: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-19 04:29 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Keychron Q1 Max RGB QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the gaming peripherals category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-19

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Pros & Cons

Pros

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Cons

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Keychron Q1 Max RGB QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Keychron's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for gaming peripherals of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Keychron Q1 Max, a custom wireless mechanical keyboard. Features a full metal body, a 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth wireless connection, QMK/VIA key remapping, a 1000 Hz polling rate, double-gasket design, PBT keycaps, screw-in stabilizers, and more premium features.
2.4 GHz & Bluetooth Connection - The 2.4 GHz wireless and wired connection boasts a rapid 1000 Hz polling rate. You can also connect the Q1 Max with up to 3 devices via a stable Bluetooth 5.1 for seamless multitasking.
You can hot-swap every switch on the Q1 Max with almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market (including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Panda, etc.) without soldering required. You can customize your own typing experience in seconds.
The entire metal body is crafted with 6063 aluminum that is processed through CNC machined, polished, sandblasted, and undergoes 24 more manufacturing stages to make this solid metal piece of art that is the Q1 Max. With a combination of premium acoustic foams, making every tap a delight for the senses.
A powerful ARM Cortex-M4 chip (MCU) equipped with 256K Flash will provide more flexibility for developers. The polling rate is 1000 Hz right out of the box on 2.4 GHz and wired modes (90 Hz on Bluetooth mode), which makes the latency hardly noticeable even in competitive games.

Full Specifications

Brand	Keychron
Color	Brown Switch
Style	Contemporary
Theme	Gaming & Customization
Material	Metal
Model Name	Q1 Max
Style Name	Contemporary
Unit Count	1 Count
Switch Type	Pushbutton Switch
Connectivity	Bluetooth, 2.4GHz
Model Number	KBKCQ1MM3
Power Source	Rechargeable Battery & Wired
Compatibility	Switch, Mac, Linux
Series Number	1004
Built-In Media	PBT keycaps, screw-in stabilizers, additional Win & Mac keycaps, 2.4 GHz wireless dongle, Type-C cable
Number of Keys	84
Connection Type	Wired
Keyboard Layout	AZERTY
Mfr Part Number	KBKCQ1MM3
Processor Count	1
Full listing title	Keychron Q1 Max RGB QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard, Hot-Swappable Full Metal Programmable Knob with Gateron Jupiter Brown Switch, 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth/Wired Gaming Keyboard for Mac Windows Linux

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