Keychron Q12 Max Southpaw
KeychronReleased 2024
Q12 Max Southpaw
89/100
100% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (98/100)
- Class-leading customisability (94/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (57/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Q12 Max Southpaw wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSouthpaw
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear
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 materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowQ12 Max Southpaw vs AULA AULA F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Q12 Max SouthpawAULA F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
| KeychronQ12 Max SouthpawThis page | AULAAULA F75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 89 /100 | 89 /100 |
| Build quality | 82 /100Better | 76 /100 |
| Performance | 75 /100 | 77 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | PCB Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic · Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
