Keychron Q65 Max
KeychronReleased 2023
Q65 Max
92/100
65% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (97/100)
- Class-leading productivity (93/100)
- 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 Q65 Max wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket 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
Dimensions34
Weight2420 g
More specs
Height Mm34 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowQ65 Max vs Keychron Keychron K4 HE
Q65 MaxKeychron K4 HE
| KeychronQ65 MaxThis page | KeychronKeychron K4 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 92 /100 | 92 /100 |
| Build quality | 87 /100 | 87 /100Better |
| Performance | 78 /100 | 92 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Tray Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic · Aluminum · Wood · ABS |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
