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Keychron K2 Pro vs Keychron V1 Max
Product A: Keychron
88 of 164 known
Change Keychron K2 Pro
Product B: Keychron
92 of 164 known
Change Keychron V1 Max
42 of 156 fields differ
- 30 different values
- 12 known for one only
- 49 the same
- 65 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 131 keyboards.
- Rated keystrokesA: 50millionB: 80millionV1 Max is 30 million higher.
- Longest battery life (claimed)A: 300hB: 190hK2 Pro is 110 h higher.
- Battery life, lighting offA: 300hB: 190hK2 Pro is 110 h higher.
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
Keyboard weight
A940g
B770g
All 164 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
K2P-G1, K2P-G2, K2P-G3, K2P-H1, K2P-H2, K2P-H3, K2P-O1, K2P-O3, K2P-O4, K2P-P1, K2P-P3, K2P-P41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026The twelve hot-swappable, plastic-frame, fully assembled SKUs of the store listing. Aluminum-frame, non-hot-swappable fully assembled and barebone SKUs are not covered. ISO layouts are sold as a separate collection and are not covered.
GTIN / EAN
4895248801276, 4895248801283, 4895248801290, 4895248801306, 4895248801313, 4895248801320, 4895248851578, 4895248851592, 4895248851608, 4895248851639, 4895248851653, 48952488516601Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Barcodes of the same twelve SKUs from the store product data.
4895248861003, 4895248861010, 48952488610271Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
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Sold as
Layout
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Form factor
Layout standard
Regional layouts
Keys in regional layout
842Maker product pagekeychron.de/en/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Number of keys: 84 (75%).3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications page: number of keys 84.9Maker product pagegithub.com/Keychron/qmk_firmware/tree/bluetooth_playground/keyboards/keychron/k2_proRead 10 October 2026Maker QMK source for the K2 Pro: the ANSI layout is LAYOUT_ansi_84 with 84 keys. The ISO layout has 85.
Key legends for
Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Includes keycaps for both Windows and macOS, 3 keycaps for each.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Extra keycap set in the box for Windows or Mac.
Numpad
Function row
Dedicated arrow keys
Navigation keys
Key stagger
Bottom row
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Low profile
Switches
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Switch sensing technology
Switch feel
Switch maker
Switch models
Keychron K Pro Red, Keychron K Pro Blue, Keychron K Pro Brown, Keychron K Pro Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Variant options of the hot-swappable plastic-frame listing. Banana is sold only with the white frame SKUs.
Gateron Jupiter Red, Gateron Jupiter Brown, Gateron Jupiter Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
Switch stem
Actuation force
45 to 60gf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 20264Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k-pro-switchRead 10 October 20265Spec databasegreen-keys.info/en/keyboard/keychron-k2-proRead 10 October 20267Retailer pageca.computerorbit.com/products/keychron-k-pro-red-linear-pre-lubed-switchesRead 10 October 20268Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/keychron-k-pro-brown-50g-tactile-plate-mountRead 10 October 2026
Bottom-out force
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Tactile bump force
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Actuation point
2 to 2.2mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 20264Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k-pro-switchRead 10 October 20265Spec databasegreen-keys.info/en/keyboard/keychron-k2-proRead 10 October 20267Retailer pageca.computerorbit.com/products/keychron-k-pro-red-linear-pre-lubed-switchesRead 10 October 20268Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/keychron-k-pro-brown-50g-tactile-plate-mountRead 10 October 2026
Total travel
3.3 to 4mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 20264Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k-pro-switchRead 10 October 20265Spec databasegreen-keys.info/en/keyboard/keychron-k2-proRead 10 October 20267Retailer pageca.computerorbit.com/products/keychron-k-pro-red-linear-pre-lubed-switchesRead 10 October 20268Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/keychron-k-pro-brown-50g-tactile-plate-mountRead 10 October 2026
Rated keystrokes
Factory-lubed switches
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Adjustable actuation
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Actuation range
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Actuation step
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Per-key actuation
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Rapid trigger
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Minimum rapid trigger movement
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Multi-action keys
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SOCD handling
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Analog input
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Hot-swap sockets
Compatible switches
Almost all 3-pin and 5-pin MX style mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Page text: almost all of the 3pin and 5pin MX style mechanical switches on the market, including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh and Panda.
3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
Stabilizers
PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Hot-swappable versions have PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizers. The non-hot-swappable version has plate-mounted stabilizers and is not covered.2Maker product pagekeychron.de/en/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026PCB-mounted screw-in stabilizers.
Factory-lubed stabilizers
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Keycaps
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Keycap material
Legend method
Keycap profile
Keycap thickness
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Shine-through legends
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Performance
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Polling rate per connection
AKeychron K2 Pro
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 1,000 |
| Bluetooth | 90 |
BKeychron V1 Max
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) | Receiver or adapter |
|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 1,000 | Not available |
| 2.4 GHz | 1,000 | Included USB-A or USB-C 2.4 GHz receiver |
| Bluetooth | 90 | Not available |
Max polling rate
1,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
1,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
Not available
1,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
90Hz
90Hz
Scan rate
Not available
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Input latency (claimed)
Not available
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Key rollover per connection
AKeychron K2 Pro
| Connection | Rollover |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | NKRO |
| Bluetooth | NKRO |
BKeychron V1 Max
| Connection | Rollover |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | NKRO |
| 2.4 GHz | NKRO |
| Bluetooth | NKRO |
Anti-ghosting
Not available
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Adjustable debounce
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Minimum debounce
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Measured
None of 7 known
Latency per connection (measured)
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Actuation point (measured)
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Total travel (measured)
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Operating force (measured)
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Typing noise (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Connectivity
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Connections
USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Wireless Bluetooth and USB Type-C wired.
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
Wireless technology
Not available
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth device slots
33Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Supports pairing up to 3 devices with Fn plus 1, 2 or 3.9Maker product pagegithub.com/Keychron/qmk_firmware/tree/bluetooth_playground/keyboards/keychron/k2_proRead 10 October 2026config.h: HOST_DEVICES_COUNT 3.
Devices it can switch between
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Device switching
Receiver connector
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Receiver storage in keyboard
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Receiver shared with other devices
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Wireless range
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Detachable cable
Port on keyboard
Cable plug
USB passthrough
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Works with
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Page says works with macOS, Windows and Linux. Android and iOS come from the manual OS switch section.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026OS switch section: Mac/iOS and Windows/Android modes with input method notes for iOS and Android.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker Specs states Windows, macOS and Linux. Original manual side OS switch explicitly labels Win/Android and Mac/iOS. No iPadOS or ChromeOS compatibility inferred.
Consoles
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Battery
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Battery type
Number of batteries
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Battery capacity
User-replaceable battery
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Battery life per mode (claimed)
AKeychron K2 Pro
| Connection | Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Off | 300 |
| Bluetooth | On | 100 |
| Not available | On | 70 |
Source2Maker product pagekeychron.de/en/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026BT working time with backlight off: up to 300 hours. BT working time with RGB: up to 100 hours at the lowest brightness. Lab test results may vary by actual use. The manual states around 70 hours with the backlight on and does not state the brightness. The 70 hour row has no connection because the manual names none.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications page: working time around 70 hours with the backlight on.
BKeychron V1 Max
| Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Off | 190 |
| On | 100 |
Longest battery life (claimed)
300h
190h
Battery life, lighting off
300h
190h
Battery life, lighting on
100h
100h
Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
Not available
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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
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Charging port
Full charge time
Quick charge
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Use while charging
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Solar charging
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Battery indicator
Build
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Case material
Plate material
Mount style
Flex cuts in PCB
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Sound dampening
Typing angles
Spill resistant
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IP rating
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Lighting
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Backlight
LED position
Lighting zones
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Brightness levels
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Side or underglow lighting
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Lighting sensors
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Lighting sync
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Controls
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Media keys
Separate media buttons
Volume control
Knobs
Programmable knob
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Separate macro keys
Built-in screen
Touchpad
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Fingerprint reader
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OS mode switch
Windows key lock
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Software
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Software
Software runs on
Open firmware
QMK, VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Open-source QMK firmware. Works with VIA per the manual.9Maker product pagegithub.com/Keychron/qmk_firmware/tree/bluetooth_playground/keyboards/keychron/k2_proRead 10 October 2026Maker QMK firmware repository for the K2 Pro.
Onboard memory
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Onboard profiles
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Macros
Macros stored onboard
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Key remapping
Layers
User firmware updates
Ergonomics
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Wrist rest
Wrist rest material
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Tenting
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Tenting angles
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width311.6Depth121.6Height42.07Front height32mm(12.3 × 4.8 × 1.7 × 1.3 in)2Maker product pagekeychron.de/en/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Plastic frame version 311.6 x 121.6 mm. Height including keycaps is 32 mm at the front and 42.07 mm at the rear. The feet condition is not stated. The aluminum frame version is 316.6 x 126.91 mm and is not covered.
Width328.5Depth148.7Height40.1Front height30.8mm(12.9 × 5.9 × 1.6 × 1.2 in)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual page 10 explicitly gives front height 30.8 mm and back height 40.1 mm with fitted keycaps, versus 21.5/29.4 mm without. Stored maximum fitted-keycap body height is 40.1 mm. Foot position is not explicitly labelled in the original height table. The 40.1 mm back height is treated as the baseline body height, rather than a raised-foot measurement. Maker length 328.5 becomes left-right width and maker width 148.7 becomes front-back depth.
Dimensions with wrist rest
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Keyboard weight
Weight including wrist rest
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Box dimensions
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Box weight
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Certifications
None of 2 known
Platform certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Fully assembled keyboard, Sound absorbing foam, Silicone bottom pad, 4 sets of PCB screw-in stabilizers, 1 set of double-shot PBT keycaps, 1 set of Keychron K Pro switches, Extra keycaps for Windows and macOS, Type-A to Type-C cable, Switch puller, Keycap puller, Screwdriver1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Store package image for the Fully Assembled Version, hot-swappable. The extra keycap line comes from the manual and the keycap text on the page. A Best Buy Canada listing for an aluminum SKU names a Type-C to Type-C cable and an adapter instead, which differs from the maker image.
Fully assembled V1 Max keyboard with Gateron Jupiter switches and OSA PBT keycaps, Additional Mac and Windows keycaps, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter, Receiver extension adapter, USB-A 2.4 GHz receiver, USB-C 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fully assembled manual page 2 inventories both USB-A and USB-C receivers, one extension adapter, Type-C to Type-C cable and Type-A adapter, puller, screwdriver and hex key. Installed ABS case, PCB, PC plate, foam, four stabilizer sets, switches and keycaps belong to complete keyboard. No optional wrist rest included.
Cables included
AKeychron K2 Pro
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Type-A to Type-C cable | 1 |
BKeychron V1 Max
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C cable | 1 |
Spare switches
Not available
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Links
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Product page
www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
www.keychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Original V1 Max wireless model. Excludes wired V1, V1 8K and V1 Ultra 8K. This entry covers fully assembled Carbon Black ANSI knob configurations. Barebones and unverified regional configurations are excluded.
Spec sheet
keychron.de/en/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboard2Maker product pagekeychron.de/en/products/keychron-k2-pro-qmk-via-wireless-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Keychron EU store with the full specification list. The US page shows a shorter list.
www.keychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Exact maker online Specs table. No separate exact consumer datasheet PDF found. Original 22-page producer manual also contains a specification page.
Manual
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Pro_User_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_K2_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker V1 Max original 22-page manual, created November 1, 2023. Outlined English pages 1-11 rendered and read. Includes fully assembled box, connection modes, VIA, layers, lighting, firmware reset, dimensions and complete controls.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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