KeychronReleased 2024
Keychron K1 Max
73/100
80% ISO-DE1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (91/100)
- Class-leading productivity (90/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Keychron K1 Max wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardISO-DE · ISO-Nordic · ISO-UK · ISO · ANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePCB Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS · Aluminum · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions24
Weight608 g
More specs
ProfileLSA (low profile spherical-angled)
SoftwareQMK
Height Mm24 mm
Low ProfileYes
Switch TypeGateron low-profile MX mechanical
Passthrough UsbYes
Detachable CableYes
Bluetooth Devices3
Switch CompatibilityGateron/Keychron low-profile mechanical switches
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowKeychron K1 Max vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Keychron K1 MaxSTARS80 V2
| KeychronKeychron K1 MaxThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 85 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 80 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 81 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | PCB Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS · Aluminum · Plastic | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
