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AKeychron Q1 Max

BKeychron Q1 Pro

General

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Series

Q Max1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Q Pro1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Keychron lists the Q1 Pro in the Q Pro series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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.

Q1P-M1, Q1P-M3, Q1P-M4, Q1P-N1, Q1P-N3, Q1P-N4, Q1P-P1, Q1P-P3, Q1P-P41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026The nine Fully Assembled Knob SKUs of the store listing: three colors times K Pro Red, Brown and Banana. Barebone and Special Edition SKUs are not included.

GTIN / EAN

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

4895248834144, 4895248834168, 4895248836322, 4895248834182, 4895248834205, 4895248834212, 4895248834281, 4895248834304, 48952488363391Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Barcodes of the same nine SKUs from the store product data.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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January 20234Press articledexerto.com/tech/keychrons-popular-q1-goes-pro-2035215Read 10 October 2026Article dated 17 January 2023 reports the Kickstarter pre-order.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Product page is live with prices and add to cart. Most SKUs are listed as backordered and the Black barebone is in stock on the access date. The page promotes newer versions.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

US1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026US store listing. ISO layouts are sold as a separate collection and are not covered.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Carbon Black, Shell White, Purple1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Carbon Black, Silver Grey, Shell White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Segment

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Enthusiast1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker positions it as a custom mechanical keyboard. Enthusiast fits the QMK, gasket and hot-swap build.

Sold asiParts fitted when sold. A complete keyboard includes switches and keycaps. Barebones includes neither.

Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Layout

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Form factoriLayout size or shape. A percentage describes the layout, not the number of keys.

75 %1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

75 %1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Layout standardiPhysical key layout standards sold for this model. Regional language names are listed separately.

ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Fully Assembled Knob listing is ANSI.

Regional layouts

English US (QWERTY)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

English US (QWERTY)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Keys in regional layoutiPhysical typing and function keys in the stated regional layout. Separate media buttons, macro buttons and rotary controls are excluded. A Touch ID or Lock key in a key row counts, as on Apple keyboards.

812Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original specification page 11 explicitly 81 keys. Complete ANSI drawing independently counted 14, 15, 15, 14, 13, 10 by row, excluding knob.

812Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications page: number of keys 81. Counted on the layer 2 diagram: 14 + 15 + 15 + 14 + 13 + 10 = 81, not counting the knob.

Key legends for

Windows, macOS2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Mac and Windows keycaps are included.

Numpad

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Function row

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Navigation keysiAvailability of Home, End, Page Up and Page Down as dedicated keys or through an Fn layer.

Compact2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dedicated Page Up, Page Down and Home compact side column, not full six-key navigation cluster.

Compact2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layer diagram has dedicated Page Up, Page Down and Home in the right column and no End key.

Key stagger

Row-staggered2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Row-staggered2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Bottom row

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Low profile

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Standard MX-style switches and KSA keycaps.

Switches

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Switch sensing technologyiKey sensing technology. Hall effect and TMR are different sensor types. A mixed board is identified explicitly. Magnetic switch housing alone does not identify the sensor.

Mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Switch feel

Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Linear, Tactile3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k-pro-switchRead 10 October 2026Banana is tactile (maker table). Red is linear (retailer: Behavior - Linear). Brown is tactile (retailer: Behavior - Tactile). Feel per SKU is in the variants.

Switch maker

Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Keychron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Switch models

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

Keychron K Pro Red, Keychron K Pro Brown, Keychron K Pro Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Keychron K Pro Red, Brown and Banana for the Fully Assembled version.

Switch stem

MX cross3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 5 October 2026Exact Jupiter maker specification MX stem. Current Q1 Max identifies this fitted family and links its feature chart.

MX cross3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k-pro-switchRead 10 October 2026Maker K Pro switch table: MX stem. Banana values for the Banana variant rows: operating force 57 gf, pre-travel 2.2 mm, total travel 3.3 mm, up to 50 million cycles. Red and Brown are not listed on this page.

Actuation forceiForce at the point where a key registers. Initial spring force is not actuation force. Adjustable switches require a stated actuation setting.

45 to 59gf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 5 October 2026

45 to 57gf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 20267Spec databasegreen-keys.info/en/keyboard/keychron-k2-proRead 10 October 20268Retailer pageeu.computerorbit.com/products/keychron-k-pro-red-linear-pre-lubed-switchesRead 10 October 20269Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/keychron-k-pro-brown-50g-tactile-plate-mountRead 10 October 2026

Bottom-out forceiForce at the end of the switch travel. It is not the initial spring force or the tactile peak.

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Tactile bump forceiPeak force of the tactile bump. It is not the force at initial movement or at bottom-out.

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Actuation pointiDistance before a key registers. For adjustable boards, the default profile or setting is stated in the source note.

2mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 5 October 2026

2 to 2.2mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 20267Spec databasegreen-keys.info/en/keyboard/keychron-k2-proRead 10 October 20268Retailer pageeu.computerorbit.com/products/keychron-k-pro-red-linear-pre-lubed-switchesRead 10 October 20269Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/keychron-k-pro-brown-50g-tactile-plate-mountRead 10 October 2026

Total travel

3.4 to 4mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 5 October 2026

3.3 to 4mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 20267Spec databasegreen-keys.info/en/keyboard/keychron-k2-proRead 10 October 20268Retailer pageeu.computerorbit.com/products/keychron-k-pro-red-linear-pre-lubed-switchesRead 10 October 20269Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/keychron-k-pro-brown-50g-tactile-plate-mountRead 10 October 2026

Rated keystrokes

80million1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Fitted Jupiter up to 80 million keystrokes. Maker rating, not guaranteed minimum or measured life.

50million3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-k-pro-switchRead 10 October 2026Page says a smooth travel experience is guaranteed with up to 50 million keystrokes. Banana table: operation life up to 50M cycles.

Factory-lubed switches

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker says the K Pro switches are factory pre-lubed.

Adjustable actuation

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Actuation rangeiSelectable actuation distances. These are settings, not a measured usable travel range.

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Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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Per-key actuationiActuation can be configured individually for supported keys. The source note identifies any excluded keys.

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Rapid trigger

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Minimum rapid trigger movementiSmallest selectable movement used to reset or reactivate a key. This is a setting, not measured accuracy.

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Multi-action keys

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SOCD handling

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Analog inputiCan send variable gamepad or joystick input. Magnetic sensing or adjustable actuation alone does not establish analog output.

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Hot-swap socketsiSwitches can be replaced without soldering. Magnetic compatibility must be checked separately.

5-pin1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026PCB supports 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches without soldering. Fitted Jupiter switches explicitly 3-pin. Magnetic sensing compatibility not inferred.

5-pin1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker states compatibility with most 3-pin and 5-pin MX style switches. Stored as 5_pin.

Compatible switches

3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

3-pin and 5-pin MX style mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Stabilizers

PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Legend method

Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Keycap profile

KSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

KSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Keycap thickness

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Shine-through legendsiLight passes through the legends. Translucent keycap sides alone do not count.

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker: not shine-through (Fully Assembled version).

Performance

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Polling rate per connectioniDocumented report rates for each connection. Required receivers or optional adapters are identified in the row and source note.

AKeychron 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

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Maker 1000 Hz USB and receiver, 90 Hz Bluetooth. One included USB-A receiver, no optional high-rate adapter needed.

BKeychron Q1 Pro

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	1,000
Bluetooth	90

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 20261000 Hz wired and 90 Hz wireless. No receiver. Bluetooth only.

Max polling rate

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

90Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

90Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Scan rateiHow often the keyboard reads its switches. A USB report rate does not establish a scan rate.

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Input latency (claimed)iMaker-published input or response latency with conditions in the source note. Do not calculate this from polling rate.

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Key rollover per connectioniKeys registered simultaneously over the stated connection. Connection is omitted if the source does not specify it.

AKeychron Q1 Max

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO
2.4 GHz	NKRO
Bluetooth	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly NKRO wireless and wired. Original manual Fn+N toggles NKRO. These are supported report capabilities, not a claim that every factory OS/profile defaults to NKRO.

BKeychron Q1 Pro

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO
Bluetooth	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker: NKRO in both wireless and wired modes.

Anti-ghosting

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Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for one tested setup per row. Settings and test method are stated in the source note. Missing conditions are not inferred.

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Actuation point (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Total travel (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Operating force (measured)iReviewer-measured force at actuation. The switch and actuation setting are stated in the source note.

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Typing noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted typing sound level. Measurement distance and conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iReviewer-measured keyboard weight without cable or wrist rest. The tested configuration is stated in the source note.

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

5.11Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

5.11Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth device slots

31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Devices it can switch betweeniDistinct device connections available for switching. Do not infer this by adding wireless modes or paired Bluetooth slots.

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31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Connect the Q1 Pro with up to 3 devices wirelessly through Bluetooth. The wired connection is not counted.

Device switchingiControl used to switch between paired device hosts. Connection-mode and OS switches are described separately.

Keys2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Fn+1/2/3 switches paired Bluetooth devices. Fn+4 enters receiver forced pairing, not asserted as a fourth one-key host switch. Three BT devices stored separately. Total host count not inferred.

Keys2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Fn + 1, 2 or 3 pairs or switches between three Bluetooth devices.

Receiver connector

USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fully assembled box and current maker package image list one USB-A 2.4 GHz receiver. No USB-C receiver or extension adapter inherited from V1 Max. Manual recommends extension adapter separately, but does not list it in box.

None1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Connectivity is Bluetooth or Type-C wired. No 2.4 GHz receiver is listed in the box.6Reviewpalmsolo.substack.com/p/keychron-q1-pro-wireless-keyboard-reviewRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth only for wireless connectivity, no 2.4 GHz dongle.

Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

10m2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual within 10 meters in open space. Transport unscoped, indoor interference can reduce range. Not guaranteed working radius.

10m2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Within 10 meters in open space.

Detachable cable

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Type-C port on the side. The cable is separate.

Port on keyboard

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Cable plug

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Cable

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Cable length

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USB passthrough

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Works withiSystems on which the keyboard works. Configuration software may have narrower system support.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker macOS/Windows/Linux. Manual OS switch explicitly Mac/iOS and Windows/Android. ChromeOS and iPadOS not inferred.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Product page lists macOS, Windows and Linux. The manual's OS toggle also names iOS and Android.

Consoles

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Battery

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Battery type

Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Number of batteriesiNumber of replaceable AA or AAA cells required. Internal rechargeable battery packs are not counted here.

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Battery capacity

4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

User-replaceable battery

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Battery life per mode (claimed)iMaker estimates. Store one published native duration unit per row: hours, days or months. Days and months describe calendar use including idle time, not continuous runtime. Do not convert calendar estimates into hours. Connection, lighting and polling rate are included only when published. Brightness, workload, screen status, sleep settings and up-to qualifiers go in the source note.

AKeychron Q1 Max

Lighting	Hours (h)
Off	180
On	100

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Up to 180 hours lighting off, up to 100 hours RGB at lowest brightness. Connection, polling rate, firmware and sleep conditions not published. No conversion from months or inferred continuous-use conditions.

BKeychron Q1 Pro

Connection	Lighting	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Off	300
Bluetooth	On	100

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Up to 300 hours with the backlight off and up to 100 hours with RGB at lowest brightness. Bluetooth mode. Lab result, may vary.

Longest battery life (claimed)iLongest maker estimate published in hours across the listed modes. Rows published in days or months do not contribute. Conditions can differ between products.

180h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

300h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

Battery life, lighting offiLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting off. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute.

180h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

300h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

Battery life, lighting oniLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting enabled. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute. Brightness and display conditions are stated in the source note.

100h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

100h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

Battery life, backlight on (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar days with backlighting enabled. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Brightness, workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and months are not converted.

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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar months with backlighting off. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and days are not converted.

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Charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time for a full charge. Approximate times remain qualified in the source note.

300min2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 18 explicitly fully charged in around 5 hours, red charging LED/green full. Approximate 300 minutes. Initial percentage not published. Recommended 5V1A or USB3.0 source, maximum 5V1A supported.

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Quick charge

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Use while charging

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 18 permits charging in receiver, Cable and Bluetooth modes. Wired mode operates through same USB-C cable. No faster charging claim during active use.

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dedicated charging LED: red charging, green fully charged. Fn+B battery-life command is documented, but display mechanism is unscoped and not stored as software or key-light battery indicator.

LED2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026LED status table: red while charging, green when fully charged.

Build

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Case material

CNC-machined 6063 aluminium1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Producer explicitly entire metal body CNC-machined 6063 aluminum. Coating colors do not imply different base material.

Full CNC machined 6063 aluminum1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Full CNC machined aluminum. 6063 alloy from the product text.

Plate material

Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Mount style

Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker: gasket mount with a double gasket design.

Flex cuts in PCB

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Sound dampeningiDampening layers the maker or a review names. Foam whose position in the stack is not stated is foam. Films, pads and silicone parts that fit no other option are other.

Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Double gasket adds silicone pads between case halves. Maker inventory includes case acoustic foam, sound-absorbing foam, IXPE foam, PET layers and latex bottom pad. The sound-absorbing and IXPE foams have no stated position and are stored as foam. Other preserves the PET layers, latex pad and silicone pads without relabelling latex as silicone bottom.

Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Manual lists sound absorbing foam of unstated position, stored as foam, and case foam. Product text adds silicone pads between the top and bottom case, stored as other.

Typing anglesiKeyboard slope for each supported foot position, starting with the lowest. An adjustable-foot count does not establish angles. When the maker publishes only the angle with the feet out, that angle is stored alone.

5.2°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

5.2°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Specs: Angle 5.2 degrees. Feet height 2.4 mm.

Spill resistant

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026South-facing RGB LED with 22 effect types. Per-key control is through the Launcher.

LED position

South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Lighting zones

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Brightness levelsiSelectable onboard brightness steps. The source note states whether the off position is included.

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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 keysiPlayback controlled by separate buttons, an Fn layer or a multifunction knob/rocker. Volume controls are listed separately, and knob presses are excluded from the separate media-button count.

Fn layer2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Playback shortcuts on function row, including default Mac media and Windows Fn layer. Knob press excluded from dedicated media count. No separate macro buttons or built-in display in complete inventory.

Fn layer2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Key description page: play, previous, next and mute on the Fn layer.

Separate media buttonsiSeparate physical buttons for playback or mute, counted once each. Fn shortcuts, macro buttons, knob presses and roller presses are excluded.

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layout diagrams show Fn-layer media keys on F5 to F12 and a knob. No separate media buttons. The knob press is excluded.

Volume control

Knob5Press articlegizmochina.com/2023/12/28/keychron-launches-q1-max-q65-max-keyboardsRead 5 October 2026Exact report explicitly rotary knob for volume control. Knob presses and ordinary typing keys do not become separate media buttons.

Knob6Reviewpalmsolo.substack.com/p/keychron-q1-pro-wireless-keyboard-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of the Fully Assembled Knob model: by default the knob controls volume.

Knobs

12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

11Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Programmable knob

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Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker: the aluminum rotary encoder can be customized to a key or macro.

Knob press

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 20 explicitly Fn plus knob press toggles backlight. Ordinary rotation is volume per contemporary exact-model report.

Yes6Reviewpalmsolo.substack.com/p/keychron-q1-pro-wireless-keyboard-reviewRead 10 October 2026By default a press-in of the knob toggles mute on and off.

Separate macro keysiSeparate physical keys or buttons intended for macros. Excludes ordinary remappable keys, media buttons and a dedicated software-launch button.

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026The layout diagrams show no separate macro keys.

Built-in screen

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026The overview and layout diagrams (pages 11 to 15) show no built-in screen.

Touchpad

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No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026The overview diagram shows no touchpad.

Fingerprint reader

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No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026The overview diagram shows no fingerprint reader.

OS mode switch

Switch2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Switch2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Side toggle for Win/Android or Mac/iOS.

Windows key lock

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Software

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Software

Keychron Launcher / VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Current maker uses web Launcher with QMK, original manual web VIA. Configuration requires supported Chrome, Edge or Opera and wired connection. Keyboard host compatibility is broader than browser software compatibility.

Keychron Launcher / VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Software runs on

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Keychron Launcher web app in Chrome, Opera or Edge. Keyboard must be wired.

Open firmware

QMK, VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

QMK, VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Onboard memory

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly saves separate Mac and Windows layouts on the keyboard. Four mapping layers in manual, not four profile slots or proof of onboard macro execution.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker says the system toggle saves two different layouts, one for macOS and one for Windows, on the keyboard. The four mapping layers are not four profile slots.

Onboard profilesiProfiles stored on the keyboard, including fixed defaults when the maker counts them. Software-only profiles are excluded.

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Macros

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Macros stored onboardiRecorded command sequences run from keyboard storage without the configuration app. Onboard lighting or remapping alone does not establish this.

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Key remapping

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

LayersiTotal key mapping layers including the base layer. Lighting effect layers and profile slots are excluded.

42Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Four mapping layers including Mac base/Fn0/1 and Windows base/Fn2/3. Not four independently selected profiles.

42Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Four layers: layer 0 and 1 for Mac, layer 2 and 3 for Windows.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual describes flashing firmware with QMK Toolbox.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

None1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026None in the box.

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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DimensionsiKeyboard body dimensions with fitted keycaps, without wrist rest and with feet folded. Any different measurement condition is stated in the source note. Width is the longest side, depth runs front to back and height is the thickness. Map by size when the maker's labels differ.

Width327.5Depth145mm(12.9 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Maker 327.5 mm left-right length and 145 mm front-back width. Stored width/depth reordered. Front 20.7/back 31.8 mm explicitly WITHOUT keycaps, so fitted full height/front height omitted. KSA profile cannot be used to calculate full height.

Width327.5Depth145mm(12.9 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Specs: width 145 mm, length 327.5 mm. Stored as width 327.5 and depth 145. Heights are given without keycaps and are left out.

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Keyboard weightiKeyboard without cable or wrist rest. Weights that include accessories cannot be stored here. A cable that cannot be removed is included. Replaceable batteries are included, as built-in batteries are.

1,724g(3.8 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Maker 1724 g plus or minus 10 g for fully assembled body. Cable and optional rest excluded. Barebones weight not inherited.

1,736g(3.8 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 20261736 g plus or minus 10 g, Fully Assembled version.

Weight including wrist restiKeyboard plus supplied wrist rest, excluding packaging. The source note identifies any included cable.

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Box dimensions

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Box weightiOne retail package including its contents. A multi-unit shipping carton weight is excluded.

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Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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.

Fully assembled keyboard with aluminum case, PCB, PC plate, sound absorbing foam and case foam, 14 gaskets (10 installed, 4 spare), 4 sets of stabilizers, PBT double-shot keycaps (Mac and Windows), Keychron K Pro switches, Type-C to Type-C cable, Type-A to Type-C adapter, Switch puller, Keycap puller, Screwdriver, Hex key2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Fully Assembled Version page.

Cables included

AKeychron Q1 Max

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	1

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026

BKeychron Q1 Pro

Type	Count
Type-C to Type-C cable	1

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

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.

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-pro-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Manual

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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Pro_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 5 October 2026Default twelve months from delivery unless purchase documents state otherwise. Q Max expressly included through defective-part replacement. Keycaps/palm rests three months. Statutory rights separate.

1year5Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 10 October 2026Warranty page: the warranty period is twelve months. It lists the Q1 Pro under the covered series.

Both are also in the API. Back to all keyboards.