KeychronReleased 2024

K7 Max

85/100
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 (91/100)
  • Class-leading portability (90/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the K7 Max wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall829177869085
Build quality
82
Customisability
91
Performance
77
Productivity
86
Portability
90
Overall
85
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear · Tactile · 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
Battery2000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS · Aluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions18
Weight436 g

More specs

Height Mm18 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

K7 Max vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
K7 MaxKeychron K1 Max
 KeychronK7 MaxThis pageKeychronKeychron K1 Max
Overall score85 /10085 /100
Build quality82 /100Better80 /100
Performance77 /10081 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz1,000 Hz
Mount typePCB MountPCB Mount
Case materialABS · AluminumABS · Aluminum · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes