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Keychron Q3 Max vs Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K

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Q6 Ultra 8K

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AKeychron Q3 Max

BKeychron Q6 Ultra 8K

General

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Series

Q Max1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Keychron lists the Q3 Max in the Max series.

Q Ultra1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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

Q3M-M1, Q3M-M3, Q3M-M4, Q3M-P1, Q3M-P3, Q3M-P41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Store listing: Fully Assembled Knob with KSA keycaps, two colors times Jupiter Red, Brown and Banana. Barebone and side-printed OSA SKUs (S suffix) are not included.

Q6U-M3, Q6U-M1, Q6U-M4, Q6U-P3, Q6U-P1, Q6U-P41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

4895248865377, 4895248865384, 4895248865391, 4895248865407, 4895248865414, 48952488654211Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Barcodes of the same six SKUs from the store product data.

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

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6 January 20266Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/keychron-launches-q-ultra-zmk-mechanical-keyboard-series-with-660-hour-battery-life-in-8k-wireless-mode-at-ces-302653390.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Status

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Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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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Keychron Q6 Max5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/q6-q1-q3-etc-ultra-8kRead 8 October 2026RTINGS says the Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K follows the Keychron Q Max series and raises battery life from 180 hours to 660 hours.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/New-premium-Keychron-wireless-mechanical-keyboard-appears-at-retailer-ahead-of-launch-with-a-num-pad-new-switches-and-8-kHz-polling.1155768.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's pre-launch report says the Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K looks mostly like a refresh of the existing Keychron Q6 Max with a higher polling rate.

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.

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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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$239.994Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026US MSRP in the review.

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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026US store listing. ISO layouts are sold as a separate collection and are not covered.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Carbon Black, Shell White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Black, White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Segment

Enthusiast1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-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.

Enthusiast1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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

Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Current store sells fully assembled knob configurations. Barebones appears in the manual but is not listed as a current purchase option.

Layout

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

TKL1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker: 80 percent TKL layout.

Full size1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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

ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Fully Assembled Knob listing is ANSI.

ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Regional layouts

English US (QWERTY)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

US English1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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.

872Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications page: number of keys 87. Counted on the layer 2 diagram: 16 + 17 + 17 + 13 + 13 + 11 = 87, not counting the knob.

1083Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual page 11 states 108 keys. Rotary knob is separate.

Key legends for

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Numpad

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Function row

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Full2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layer diagram shows Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End and Page Down as a six-key block.

Full3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Key stagger

Row-staggered2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Row-staggered3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bottom row

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Low profile

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Standard MX-style Jupiter switches and KSA keycaps.

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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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Switch feel

Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Jupiter Red is linear. Brown and Banana are tactile (see the Jupiter page).

Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Switch maker

Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Keychron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Switch models

Gateron Jupiter Red, Gateron Jupiter Brown, Gateron Jupiter Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Silk POM Brown, Silk POM Red, Silk POM Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Switch stem

MX cross3Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 10 October 2026Maker Jupiter table: POM, MX stem. Operation force Red 45 +/-15 gf, Brown 55 +/-15 gf, Banana 59 +/-10 gf. Pre-travel 2.0 +/-0.6 mm. Total travel 4.0 mm max for Red and Brown and 3.4 mm max for Banana. Used for the variant rows. Operation force is stored as actuation force.

MX cross2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026

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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

55gf2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026Base is Silk POM Brown, 55 ±15 gf. Red is 45 ±15 gf and Banana 57 ±8 gf, listed in variants.

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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

2mm2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026All Silk POM options specify 2.0 ±0.4 mm pre-travel.

Total travel

3.4 to 4mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

4mm2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026Brown and Red maximum total travel is 4.0 mm. Banana maximum is 3.4 mm.

Rated keystrokes

80million1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Product page: Jupiter switch lasts up to 80 million keystrokes.

50million2Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-silk-pom-switchRead 8 October 2026Silk POM component rating is up to 50 million cycles.

Factory-lubed switches

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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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No5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/q6-q1-q3-etc-ultra-8kRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly contrasts the mechanical Ultra with HE boards that offer Rapid Trigger.

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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker states compatibility with 3-pin and 5-pin MX style switches. Fitted Jupiter switches are 3-pin. Stored as 5_pin.

5-pin1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Sockets accept both 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches.

Compatible switches

3-pin and 5-pin MX style mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Stabilizers

PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Yes5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/q6-q1-q3-etc-ultra-8kRead 8 October 2026Reviewer describes pre-lubed stabilizers refined from Q Max.

Keycaps

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Keycap material

PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Legend method

Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Keycap profile

KSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

KSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker: KSA keycaps are not shine-through. Side-printed OSA caps are a separate option.

No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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 Q3 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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 20261000 Hz over 2.4 GHz and wired, 90 Hz over Bluetooth.

BKeychron Q6 Ultra 8K

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)	8,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	8,000	Included Keychron 2.4 GHz receiver
Bluetooth	125	Not available

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Max polling rate

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

90Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

125Hz=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 Q3 Max

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

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker: NKRO yes, wireless and wired.

BKeychron Q6 Ultra 8K

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

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Maker lists NKRO in 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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

5.11Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth device slots

31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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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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_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Fn + 1, 2 or 3 pairs or switches between three Bluetooth devices. Fn + 4 forces 2.4 GHz pairing.

Keys3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Fn+1, Fn+2 and Fn+3 select Bluetooth hosts.

Receiver connector

USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Box lists one Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver and an extension adapter for it.

USB-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Within 10 meters in open space.

10m3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Within 10 meters in open space, as published in the manual.

Detachable cable

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Type-C port on the side. The cable is separate.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Port on keyboard

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Cable plug

USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

USB-C4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Supplied cable is USB-C to USB-C. A USB-C to USB-A adapter is included. Review table conflicts with its unboxing prose, so unboxing is used.

Cable

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Braided4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Cable length

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1.8m4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026

USB passthrough

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No4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review lists zero additional ports.

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-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.

Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Consoles

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Battery

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Battery type

Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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 Q3 Max

Lighting	Hours (h)
Off	180
On	100

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Up to 180 hours with the backlight off and up to 100 hours with RGB at lowest brightness. Wireless, connection not named.

BKeychron Q6 Ultra 8K

Lighting	Hours (h)
Off	660
On	200

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Up to 660 hours with backlight off. Up to 200 hours at lowest RGB brightness. Product specifications do not identify the wireless connection or polling rate for these claims.

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)

660h=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)

660h=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)

200h=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_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 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_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 18: fully charged in around 5 hours. Approximate.

300min3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Approximately five hours. Manual recommends 5 V 1 A or USB 3.0 for best charging performance.

Quick charge

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Use while charging

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 18: the keyboard can be charged in 2.4 GHz, cable and Bluetooth mode.

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Solar charging

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Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026LED status table: battery indicator is red while charging and green when full. It blinks red at low power.

LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Build

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Case material

CNC-machined 6063 aluminum1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker: entire body is CNC-machined 6063 aluminum.

CNC aluminum1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Plate material

Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Mount style

Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker: gasket mount with a double gasket design.

Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Double-gasket construction with silicone pads between the top and bottom cases.

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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker lists sound absorbing foam, IXPE foam, PET film, latex bottom pad and bottom case acoustic foam. Silicone pads sit between the case halves. Stored as case foam, foam for the sound absorbing and IXPE foams of unstated position, and other.

Plate foam, PCB foam, Case foam, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Sound absorbing foam, IXPE foam between switches and PCB, latex bottom pad, bottom-case acoustic foam and PET films.

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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Specs: Angle 5.2 degrees. Feet height 2.7 mm.

5.3°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026South-facing RGB LED with 22 effect types. Per-key control is through the Launcher.

RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

LED position

South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Playback and volume are on the F-row Fn layer.

Fn layer4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026F-row media shortcuts in Mac mode and through Fn. Knob is tracked separately.

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_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layer diagrams show no separate media buttons. Knob press is excluded.

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Volume control

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Knob4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Knobs

12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

13Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Programmable knob

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Knob press

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 20: Fn plus knob (press) toggles the backlight.

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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_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Layer diagrams show no separate macro keys.

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Built-in screen

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Overview diagram shows no screen.

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Touchpad

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Fingerprint reader

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OS mode switch

Switch2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Side toggle for Win/Android or Mac/iOS.

Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Windows key lock

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Software

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Software

Keychron Launcher / VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Software runs on

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Keychron Launcher web app in Chrome, Opera or Edge. Keyboard must be wired.

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Open firmware

QMK, VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

ZMK1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Onboard memory

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker: two layouts, one per system, are saved on the keyboard.

Yes4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-reviewRead 8 October 2026

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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Four layers: layer 0 and 1 for Mac, layer 2 and 3 for Windows.

43Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Four key mapping layers. Mac layers 0 and 1, Windows layers 2 and 3.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual describes flashing firmware with QMK Toolbox.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026No wrist rest in the box list.

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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.

Width365Depth137mm(14.4 × 5.4 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Specs: 137 x 365 mm. Stored as width 365 and depth 137. Heights are given without keycaps and are left out.

Width446Depth137mm(17.6 × 5.4 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Published body width and depth. Maker front and rear heights exclude keycaps, so complete keyboard height is omitted.

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.

1,770g(3.9 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 20261770 g plus or minus 10 g, Fully Assembled Version.

2,238g(4.9 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026Fully assembled ANSI knob configuration, manufacturer tolerance ±10 g.

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

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 with aluminum case, PCB, PC plate and acoustic foams, 16 gaskets (12 installed, 4 spare), 5 sets of stabilizers, PBT double-shot keycaps (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 key2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Fully Assembled Version page and the Gateron Jupiter switches named on the product page.

Fully assembled Q6 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 keycaps3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Fully assembled version. Manual lists 14 gaskets, 10 fitted and 4 supplied separately.

Cables included

AKeychron Q3 Max

Type	Count
Type-C to Type-C cable	1

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

BKeychron Q6 Ultra 8K

Type	Count
USB-C cable	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Ultra_8K_User_Manual.pdf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-ultra-8k-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 8 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 10 October 2026Warranty page: twelve months. The Q Max series is listed as covered.

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