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Keychron K2 Ultra 8K vs Keychron Q6 Max

55 of 156 fields differ

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  • 37 different values
  • 18 known for one only
  • 44 the same
  • 57 missing for both

Biggest differences

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  1. Max polling rateA: 8,000HzB: 1,000HzK2 Ultra 8K is 8 times higher.
  2. Polling rate (wired)A: 8,000HzB: 1,000HzK2 Ultra 8K is 8 times higher.
  3. Polling rate (2.4 GHz)A: 8,000HzB: 1,000HzK2 Ultra 8K is 8 times higher.
  4. Longest battery life (claimed)A: 760hB: 180hK2 Ultra 8K is 4.2 times higher.
  5. Battery life, lighting offA: 760hB: 180hK2 Ultra 8K is 4.2 times higher.
  6. Battery life, lighting onA: 225hB: 100hK2 Ultra 8K is 125 h higher.

Weight

0 to 2,000 g

Keyboard weight
A1,084g
B2,184g

All 164 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AKeychron K2 Ultra 8K
BKeychron Q6 Max

General

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Announced
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Predecessor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Layout

6 of 12 differ
Bottom row
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Switches

10 of 25 differ
Switch sensing technology
Bottom-out force
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Tactile bump force
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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
Not available
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Minimum rapid trigger movement
Not available
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Multi-action keys
Not available
Not available
Analog input
Not available
Not available

Keycaps

1 of 5 differ
Keycap thickness
Not available
Not available

Performance

7 of 11 differ
Polling rate per connection
BKeychron Q6 Max
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)1,000Not available
2.4 GHz1,000Included USB-A 2.4 GHz receiver
Bluetooth90Not available
Max polling rate
8,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
8,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
8,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
125Hz
90Hz
Scan rate
Not available
Not available
Input latency (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Key rollover per connection

Measured

None of 7 known
Latency per connection (measured)
Not available
Not available
Actuation point (measured)
Not available
Not available
Total travel (measured)
Not available
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Operating force (measured)
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Typing noise (measured)
Not available
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Battery life (measured)
Not available
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Weight (measured)
Not available
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Connectivity

3 of 18 differ
Wireless technology
Not available
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Devices it can switch between
Not available
Not available
Receiver storage in keyboard
Not available
Not available
Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
Not available
Cable length
Not available
Not available
USB passthrough
Not available
Not available
Consoles
Not available
Not available

Battery

5 of 16 differ
Number of batteries
Not available
Not available
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed)
Longest battery life (claimed)
760h
180h
Battery life, lighting off
760h
180h
Battery life, lighting on
225h
100h
Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Quick charge
Not available
Not available
Solar charging
Not available
Not available

Build

5 of 8 differ
Flex cuts in PCB
Not available
Not available
Typing angles
Not available
Spill resistant
Not available
Not available
IP rating
Not available
Not available

Lighting

0 of 7 differ
Lighting zones
Not available
Not available
Brightness levels
Not available
Not available
Side or underglow lighting
Not available
Not available
Lighting sensors
Not available
Not available
Lighting sync
Not available
Not available

Controls

9 of 12 differ
Separate media buttons
Not available
Separate macro keys
Not available
Windows key lock
Not available
Not available

Software

2 of 10 differ
Onboard profiles
Not available
Not available
Macros stored onboard
Not available
Not available

Ergonomics

0 of 4 differ
Wrist rest material
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Not available
Tenting
Not available
Not available
Tenting angles
Not available
Not available

Dimensions and weight

2 of 6 differ
Dimensions
Dimensions with wrist rest
Not available
Not available
Keyboard weight
Weight including wrist rest
Not available
Not available
Box dimensions
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Box weight
Not available
Not available

Certifications

None of 2 known
Platform certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

2 of 3 differ
In the box
Fully assembled keyboard with aluminum case, PCB, PC plate and acoustic layers, 16 gaskets (12 installed, 4 spare), 8 sets of stabilizers, PBT double-shot keycaps for Mac and Windows, Gateron Jupiter switches, Type-C to Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Extension adapter for receiver, Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 Fully Assembled Version complete package list. PET layers called foam in manual and film on product page. Recorded as acoustic layers.
Spare switches
Not available
Not available

Warranty

0 of 1 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)

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