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Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K vs Keychron V5 Max
Product A: Keychron
89 of 164 known
Change Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K
Product B: Keychron
98 of 164 known
Change Keychron V5 Max
51 of 156 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 19 known for one only
- 47 the same
- 58 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 131 keyboards.
- Max polling rateA: 8,000HzB: 1,000HzQ1 Ultra 8K is 8 times higher.
- Polling rate (wired)A: 8,000HzB: 1,000HzQ1 Ultra 8K is 8 times higher.
- Polling rate (2.4 GHz)A: 8,000HzB: 1,000HzQ1 Ultra 8K is 8 times higher.
- Longest battery life (claimed)A: 660hB: 190hQ1 Ultra 8K is 3.5 times higher.
- Battery life, lighting offA: 660hB: 190hQ1 Ultra 8K is 3.5 times higher.
- Battery life, lighting onA: 200hB: 100hQ1 Ultra 8K is 100 h higher.
- Rated keystrokesA: 50millionB: 80millionV5 Max is 30 million higher.
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
Keyboard weight
A1,724g
B925g
All 164 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
Q1U-M3, Q1U-M1, Q1U-M4, Q1U-P3, Q1U-P1, Q1U-P41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
4894979042842, 4894979042835, 4894979042859, 4894979042873, 4894979042866, 48949790428802Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard.jsonRead 14 October 2026Barcodes of the six store variants.
4895248861485, 4895248861492, 48952488615081Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Status
Predecessor
Keychron Q1 Max8Reviewnotebookcheck.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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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Segment
Layout
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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
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Switches
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Switch sensing technology
Switch feel
Switch maker
Switch models
Silk POM Brown, Silk POM Red, Silk POM Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
Jupiter Red, Jupiter Brown, Jupiter Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Switch stem
Actuation force
Bottom-out force
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Tactile bump force
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Actuation point
Total travel
Rated keystrokes
Factory-lubed switches
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
3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
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
Performance
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Polling rate per connection
AKeychron Q1 Ultra 8K
| Connection | Polling rate (Hz) | Receiver or adapter |
|---|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 8,000 | Not available |
| USB (wired) | 1,000 | Not available |
| 2.4 GHz | 8,000 | Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver |
| 2.4 GHz | 1,000 | Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver |
| Bluetooth | 125 | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists 8000 Hz for wired and 2.4 GHz and 125 Hz for Bluetooth. The manual lists 1000 Hz as the default for 2.4 GHz and wired.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Default report rate table: 2.4 GHz 1000 Hz, wired 1000 Hz, Bluetooth 125 Hz.
BKeychron V5 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
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
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Input latency (claimed)
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Key rollover per connection
AKeychron Q1 Ultra 8K
| Connection | Rollover |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | NKRO |
| 2.4 GHz | NKRO |
| Bluetooth | NKRO |
BKeychron V5 Max
| Rollover |
|---|
| NKRO |
| 6KRO |
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)
AKeychron Q1 Ultra 8K
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| Connection | Update rate (Hz) |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 1,000 |
| 2.4 GHz | 1,000 |
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), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-v5-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Wireless technology
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth device slots
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
Cable
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Cable length
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USB passthrough
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Works with
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 Q1 Ultra 8K
| Connection | Lighting | Polling rate (Hz) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | Off | 8,000 | 660 |
| Not available | On | Not available | 200 |
BKeychron V5 Max
| Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Off | 190 |
| On | 100 |
Longest battery life (claimed)
660h
190h
Battery life, lighting off
660h
190h
Battery life, lighting on
200h
100h
Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
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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
PCB foam, Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Sound absorbing foam of unstated position, IXPE foam between switches and PCB, latex bottom pad, bottom case acoustic foam, PET film and bottom case PET film. Foam of unstated position is stored as foam. The latex pad and PET film are stored as other.
Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete package page 2 identifies case foam, sound absorbing foam and PET foam. PET layer is also shown as film in maker exploded diagram. Stored other for PET layer without inventing foam composition or stack position.
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
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Volume control
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Knobs
Programmable knob
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Knob press
Separate macro keys
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Built-in screen
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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
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
Width327.6Depth145mm(12.9 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 14 October 2026Size 145 x 327.6 mm. Maker front and back heights exclude keycaps, so complete keyboard height is omitted.
Width391.5Depth148.7Height42.7Front height30.8mm(15.4 × 5.9 × 1.7 × 1.2 in)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 11 fitted-keycap front 30.8 mm and back 42.7 mm. Maker product page front 21.7 mm and back 29.6 mm are explicitly without keycaps. Manual bare heights 21.5/29.4 differ slightly. Foot condition not explicitly labelled in height table.
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 Q1 Ultra 8K keyboard, 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 key, Four spare gaskets, Additional Windows and Mac keycaps4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Q1_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fully assembled version package list plus 14 gaskets, 10 fitted and 4 in the box. The product page says the keycaps include Mac and Windows keycaps. TechRadar also lists alternate keycaps for Windows and macOS.
Fully assembled V5 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_V5_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 full assembled inventory. Additional OS keycaps confirmed by maker exact page. Excludes barebones package page 3.
Cables included
AKeychron Q1 Ultra 8K
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Type-C cable | 1 |
BKeychron V5 Max
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C cable | 1 |
Spare switches
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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