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Keychron Q1 HE vs Keychron Q1 Max
Product A: Keychron
105 of 164 known
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Product B: Keychron
93 of 164 known
Change Keychron Q1 Max
44 of 156 fields differ
- 23 different values
- 21 known for one only
- 60 the same
- 52 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 131 keyboards.
- Rated keystrokesA: 150millionB: 80millionQ1 HE is 70 million higher.
- Longest battery life (claimed)A: 100hB: 180hQ1 Max is 80 h higher.
- Battery life, lighting offA: 100hB: 180hQ1 Max is 80 h higher.
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
Keyboard weight
A1,735g
B1,724g
All 164 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 9 differ
Series
Model numbers
Q1M-M3, Q1M-M1, Q1M-M4, Q1M-P3, Q1M-P1, Q1M-P4, Q1M-V3, Q1M-V1, Q1M-V41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Current maker ProductGroup payload provides nine exact SKU/GTIN rows: three case colors, each with Jupiter Red/Brown/Banana. Side-printed S-suffix and B-series barebones identifiers excluded.
GTIN / EAN
4895248871286, 48952488712932Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard.jsonRead 11 October 2026Barcodes of the same two SKUs from the store product data.
4895248870609, 4895248870593, 4895248870616, 4895248870630, 4895248870623, 4895248870647, 4895248874300, 4895248874294, 48952488743171Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
Announced
Not available
Status
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Keychron-Q1-Ultra-review-Smooth-thocky-typing-experience-and-stellar-battery-life-from-a-charming-retro-wireless-mechanical-keyboard.1249841.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Keychron Q1 Ultra is pitched as a direct upgrade over the older Keychron Q1 Max.
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
Colours
Carbon Black, Shell White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
Carbon Black, Shell White, Purple1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
Segment
Not available
Sold as
Layout
1 of 12 differ
Form factor
Layout standard
Regional layouts
Keys in regional layout
Key legends for
Numpad
Function row
Dedicated arrow keys
Navigation keys
Key stagger
Bottom row
Not available
Not available
Low profile
Switches
19 of 25 differ
Switch sensing technology
Switch feel
Switch maker
Switch models
Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Fully assembled option: Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Switch.
Gateron Jupiter Red, Gateron Jupiter Brown, Gateron Jupiter Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
Switch stem
Actuation force
Not available
Bottom-out force
Not available
Tactile bump force
Not available
Not available
Actuation point
Not available
Total travel
Not available
Rated keystrokes
Factory-lubed switches
Adjustable actuation
Not available
Actuation range
Not available
Actuation step
Not available
Per-key actuation
Not available
Rapid trigger
Not available
Minimum rapid trigger movement
Not available
Multi-action keys
Not available
Hot-swap sockets
Compatible switches
Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Switches only1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: compatible with Gateron double-rail magnetic switch only. Gateron Magnetic Jade and KS-20 are not supported.
3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
Stabilizers
Factory-lubed stabilizers
Not available
Not available
Keycaps
1 of 5 differ
Keycap material
Legend method
Keycap profile
Keycap thickness
Not available
Not available
Performance
1 of 11 differ
Polling rate per connection
AKeychron Q1 HE
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) | Receiver or adapter |
|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 1,000 | Not available |
| 2.4 GHz | 1,000 | Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver |
| Bluetooth | 90 | Not available |
BKeychron Q1 Max
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) | Receiver or adapter |
|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 1,000 | Not available |
| 2.4 GHz | 1,000 | Included USB-A 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)
1,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
90Hz
90Hz
Scan rate
Not available
Not available
Input latency (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Key rollover per connection
AKeychron Q1 HE
| Connection | Rollover |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | NKRO |
| 2.4 GHz | NKRO |
| Bluetooth | NKRO |
BKeychron Q1 Max
| Connection | Rollover |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | NKRO |
| 2.4 GHz | NKRO |
| Bluetooth | NKRO |
Anti-ghosting
Not available
Not available
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available
Not available
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
Not available
Operating force (measured)
Not available
Not available
Typing noise (measured)
Not available
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available
Not available
Connectivity
3 of 18 differ
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
Wireless technology
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Bluetooth device slots
Devices it can switch between
Not available
Not available
Device switching
Receiver connector
Receiver storage in keyboard
Not available
Not available
Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
Not available
Wireless range
Detachable cable
Port on keyboard
Cable plug
Cable
Not available
Not available
Cable length
Not available
USB passthrough
Not available
Not available
Works with
Consoles
Not available
Not available
Battery
4 of 16 differ
Battery type
Number of batteries
Not available
Not available
Battery capacity
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed)
AKeychron Q1 HE
| Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Off | 100 |
BKeychron Q1 Max
| Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Off | 180 |
| On | 100 |
Longest battery life (claimed)
100h
180h
Battery life, lighting off
100h
180h
Battery life, lighting on
Not available
100h
Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Charging port
Full charge time
Quick charge
Not available
Not available
Use while charging
Solar charging
Not available
Not available
Battery indicator
Build
2 of 8 differ
Case material
Plate material
Mount style
Flex cuts in PCB
Not available
Not available
Sound dampening
Typing angles
Spill resistant
Not available
Not available
IP rating
Not available
Not available
Lighting
0 of 7 differ
Backlight
LED position
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
2 of 12 differ
Media keys
Separate media buttons
Volume control
Knobs
Programmable knob
Not available
Not available
Knob press
Separate macro keys
Built-in screen
Touchpad
Not available
Fingerprint reader
Not available
OS mode switch
Windows key lock
Not available
Not available
Software
2 of 10 differ
Software
Software runs on
Open firmware
Onboard memory
Onboard profiles
Not available
Not available
Macros
Macros stored onboard
Not available
Not available
Key remapping
Layers
User firmware updates
Ergonomics
0 of 4 differ
Wrist rest
Wrist rest material
Not available
Not available
Tenting
Not available
Not available
Tenting angles
Not available
Not available
Dimensions and weight
1 of 6 differ
Dimensions
Width327.5Depth145mm(12.9 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026Specs: width 145 mm, length 327.5 mm. Stored as width 327.5 and depth 145. The maker heights (front 22.6 mm, back 35.8 mm) are given without keycaps and are left out.
Dimensions with wrist rest
Not available
Not available
Keyboard weight
Weight including wrist rest
Not available
Not available
Box dimensions
Not available
Not available
Box weight
Not available
Not available
Certifications
None of 2 known
Platform certifications
Not available
Not available
Other certifications
Not available
Not available
In the box
2 of 3 differ
In the box
Fully assembled keyboard with aluminum case, PCB, aluminum plate, sound absorbing foam, latex bottom pad, bottom case acoustic foam and bottom case PET film, 14 gaskets (10 installed, 4 spare), 4 sets of stabilizers, PBT double-shot keycaps (Mac and Windows), Gateron double-rail magnetic 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 key3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026Fully Assembled Version page.
Fully assembled Q1 Max keyboard with Gateron Jupiter switches and KSA PBT keycaps, Additional Mac and Windows keycaps, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter, USB-A 2.4 GHz receiver, Four spare gaskets, Keycap and switch puller, Screwdriver, Hex key2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete kit includes installed aluminum case, PCB, PC plate, foams/pads, 10 installed gaskets plus 4 spares, four stabilizer sets, switches/caps. Listed removable cable, adapter, one receiver and tools retained. No optional wrist rest or extension receiver adapter.
Cables included
AKeychron Q1 HE
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Type-C to Type-C cable | 1 |
BKeychron Q1 Max
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C cable | 1 |
Spare switches
Not available
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Exact original Q1 Max fully assembled ANSI knob with standard top-printed KSA caps. Q1 wired, Q1 Pro, Q1 HE, Q1 Ultra 8K, barebones, side-printed OSA and unverified regional versions excluded.
Spec sheet
www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-he-qmk-wireless-custom-keyboardRead 11 October 2026
www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Exact maker online Specs table. Original 44-page manual also read. No separate exact consumer specification PDF found.
Manual
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_HE_User_Manual.pdfRead 11 October 2026English pages of the 44-page multilingual PDF. The PDF is scanned images, so values were read from the page images.
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker Q1 Max 44-page English/Chinese original, created November 10, 2023. English pages 1-22 rendered/read, including box, complete layout, connection modes, layer table, LED states, charging and troubleshooting.
EPREL registration number
Not available
Not available
Warranty
0 of 1 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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