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Keychron Q1 Max RGB QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard, Hot-Swappable Full Metal Programmable Knob with Gateron Jupiter Banana Switch, 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth/Wired Gaming Keyboard for Mac Windows Linux
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Keychron Q1 Max RGB QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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 keyboards & mice 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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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by Keychron's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

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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 keyboards & mice category. Keychron's keyboards & mice 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 keyboards & mice 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Full Specifications

BrandKeychron
ColorBanana Switch
StyleContemporary
ThemeGaming; Customizable Keyboards
MaterialMetal
Generation1
Model NameQ1 Max
Style NameContemporary
Unit Count1 Count
Switch TypeBanana
ConnectivityBluetooth, 2.4GHz
Model Number24746939088961
Power SourceCorded Electric
CompatibilitySwitch, Mac, Linux
Built-In MediaHot-Swappable Full Metal Programmable Knob, PBT keycaps
Number of Keys84
Connection TypeWired
Keyboard LayoutQWERTY
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Full listing titleKeychron Q1 Max RGB QMK/VIA Custom Mechanical Keyboard, Hot-Swappable Full Metal Programmable Knob with Gateron Jupiter Banana Switch, 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth/Wired Gaming Keyboard for Mac Windows Linux

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