KeychronReleased 2024

K11 Max

86/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (93/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (93/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K11 Max wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall789379938886
Build quality
78
Customisability
93
Performance
79
Productivity
93
Portability
88
Overall
86
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsAlice
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery1550 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS · Aluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions11
Weight520 g

More specs

Height Mm11 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K11 Max vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K11 MaxKeychron K1 Max
 KeychronK11 MaxThis pageKeychronKeychron K1 Max
Overall score86 /100Better85 /100
Build quality78 /10080 /100Better
Performance79 /10081 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz1,000 Hz
Mount typePCB MountBetter
Case materialABS · AluminumABS · Aluminum · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes