Keychron K9 Max
KeychronReleased 2025
K9 Max
85/100
60% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (93/100)
- Class-leading productivity (91/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K9 Max wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
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
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions25
Weight426 g
More specs
Height Mm25 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK9 Max vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max
K9 MaxKeychron K1 Max
| KeychronK9 MaxThis page | KeychronKeychron K1 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 85 /100 | 85 /100 |
| Build quality | 76 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Performance | 75 /100 | 81 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | PCB MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS | ABS · Aluminum · PlasticBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
