Skip to main content
Keychron Q13 Max Alice QMK Wireless Custom Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard
Keychron

Keychron Q13 Max Alice QMK Wireless Custom Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard

Bottom line: The Keychron Q13 Max Alice QMK Wireless Custom Ergonomic Mechanical 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.

Check price on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →

Check price on Amazon → Compare to similar gaming peripherals

By , Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For keyboards, mice, headsets and other PC peripherals, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

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

Related Products

Other products in this category you may like:

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Keychron Q13 Max Alice QMK Wireless Custom Ergonomic Mechanical… 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

  • Meet the Keychron Q13 Max, a full-metal wireless custom mechanical keyboard featuring a unique 96% Alice layout. Upgraded with a 2.4 GHz wireless connection at a 1000 Hz polling rate and Bluetooth 5.2, it elevates the typing experience further. Thoughtfully designed with multiple layers of acoustic foam, it ensures premium sound quality with every keystroke
  • 2.4 GHz & Bluetooth Connection. Experience peak gaming performance on the fly with the 2.4 GHz wireless connection boasting a rapid 1000 Hz polling rate. For seamless multitasking across your computer, phone, and tablet, you can effortlessly connect the Q13 Max via Bluetooth 5.2 to three devices
  • A Refined Piece Of Metal Art.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 Q13 Max
  • An Epic Core Inside The Keyboard. 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
  • Double-Gasket Design. The Double Gasket Design is a new innovative structure in the industry. In addition to the gaskets on the plates, we added silicone pads between the top and bottom cases to significantly reduce the acoustic resonance between the metals and reduce the noise of the impacted metals

Full Specifications

BrandKeychron
ColorCarbon Black
MaterialMetal
Model NameQ13 Max
Unit Count1 Count
Switch TypeLinear
ConnectivityBluetooth, 2.4GHz
Model NumberQ13M-M1
Power SourceBattery Powered
Number of Keys106
Connection TypeWired
Keyboard LayoutQWERTY
Mfr Part NumberQ13M-M1
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Special FeatureBacklit, Ergonomic, Hot-Swappable, Programmable Keys, Rechargeable
Antenna LocationBusiness, Education, Everyday Use, Gaming, Multimedia
Hand OrientationAmbidextrous
Compatible DevicesLaptop, PC, Smartphone, Tablet
Enclosure MaterialMetal

Ready to buy?

Keychron Q13 Max Alice QMK Wireless Custom Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

Check price on Amazon →

Related Gaming Peripherals

Keep exploring SpecPicks

Other buying guides

Browse the catalog

Editorial

More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all articles & guides →

More reviews from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all reviews →

Earliest SpecPicks reviews

Browse full archive →
Keychron Q13 Max Alice QMK Wireless Custom Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard
View on Amazon →