Keychron V7
KeychronReleased 2022
V7
86/100
70% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (96/100)
- Class-leading productivity (88/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
- Plastic · ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the V7 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size70
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTray Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic · ABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions20
Weight845 g
More specs
Height Mm20 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowV7 vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max
V7Keychron K1 Max
| KeychronV7This page | KeychronKeychron K1 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 86 /100Better | 85 /100 |
| Build quality | 82 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Performance | 65 /100 | 81 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Tray Mount | PCB MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic · ABS | ABS · Aluminum · PlasticBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
