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KeychronKeyboard
Q1 Max
Released December 2023.5Press articlegizmochina.com/2023/12/28/keychron-launches-q1-max-q65-max-keyboardsRead 5 October 2026December 28, 2023 report says launched and currently available black/white Q1 Max. Month precision 2023-12, not announcement chatter or JIS crowdfunding. Article swaps Q1/Q65 layout percentages and infers five simultaneous devices, neither transferred. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Form factor
- 75 %
- Switch sensing technology
- Mechanical
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
- Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
93 of 164 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- Q1M-M3, Q1M-M1, Q1M-M4, Q1M-P3, Q1M-P1, Q1M-P4, Q1M-V3, Q1M-V1, Q1M-V41Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026Current maker ProductGroup payload provides nine exact SKU/GTIN rows: three case colors, each with Jupiter Red/Brown/Banana. Side-printed S-suffix and B-series barebones identifiers excluded.
- GTIN / EAN
- 4895248870609, 4895248870593, 4895248870616, 4895248870630, 4895248870623, 4895248870647, 4895248874300, 4895248874294, 48952488743171Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Announced
- Not available
- Status
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Keychron-Q1-Ultra-review-Smooth-thocky-typing-experience-and-stellar-battery-life-from-a-charming-retro-wireless-mechanical-keyboard.1249841.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Keychron Q1 Ultra is pitched as a direct upgrade over the older Keychron Q1 Max.
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Carbon Black, Shell White, Purple1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Segment
- Not available
Layout
- Form factor
- 75 %1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Layout standard
- ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Regional layouts
- English US (QWERTY)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- 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
- Function row
- Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 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
- Key stagger
- Row-staggered2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Bottom row
- Not available
Switches
- Switch sensing technology
- Mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Switch feel
- Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Switch maker
- Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 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
- Actuation force
- 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
- Bottom-out force
- Not available
- Tactile bump force
- Not available
- Actuation point
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Factory-lubed switches
- Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Adjustable actuation
- Not available
- Actuation range
- Not available
- Actuation step
- Not available
- Per-key actuation
- Not available
- Rapid trigger
- Not available
- Minimum rapid trigger movement
- Not available
- Multi-action keys
- Not available
- SOCD handling
- Not available
- Analog input
- Not available
- 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
- Stabilizers
- PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Factory-lubed stabilizers
- Not available
Keycaps
- Keycap material
- PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Legend method
- Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Keycap profile
- KSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Keycap thickness
- Not available
Performance
- Polling rate per connection
Connection Polling rate (Hz) Receiver or adapter USB (wired) 1,000 Not available 2.4 GHz 1,000 Included USB-A 2.4 GHz receiver Bluetooth 90 Not available - Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (wired)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (Bluetooth)
- 90Hz
- Scan rate
- Not available
- Input latency (claimed)
- Not available
- Key rollover per connection
Connection Rollover USB (wired) NKRO 2.4 GHz NKRO Bluetooth NKRO - Anti-ghosting
- Not available
- Adjustable debounce
- Not available
- Minimum debounce
- Not available
Measured
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- Latency per connection (measured)
- Not available
- Actuation point (measured)
- Not available
- Total travel (measured)
- Not available
- Operating force (measured)
- Not available
- Typing noise (measured)
- Not available
- Battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Connectivity
- Connections
- USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Wireless technology
- Not available
- Bluetooth device slots
- 31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Devices it can switch between
- Not available
- Receiver storage in keyboard
- Not available
- Receiver shared with other devices
- Not available
- Detachable cable
- Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- 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
- Cable plug
- USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Cable
- Not available
- Cable length
- Not available
- USB passthrough
- Not available
- Works with
- 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.
- Consoles
- Not available
Battery
- Battery type
- Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Number of batteries
- Not available
- Battery capacity
- 4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- User-replaceable battery
- Not available
- Battery life per mode (claimed)
Lighting Hours (h) Off 180 On 100 - Longest battery life (claimed)
- 180h
- Battery life, lighting off
- 180h
- Battery life, lighting on
- 100h
- Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
- Not available
- Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
- Not available
- Charging port
- USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Quick charge
- Not available
- Solar charging
- Not available
Build
- 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.
- Plate material
- Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Mount style
- Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Flex cuts in PCB
- Not available
- Sound dampening
- 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.
- Typing angles
- 5.2°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Spill resistant
- Not available
- IP rating
- Not available
Lighting
- Backlight
- RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- LED position
- South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Lighting zones
- Not available
- Brightness levels
- Not available
- Side or underglow lighting
- Not available
- Lighting sensors
- Not available
- Lighting sync
- Not available
Controls
- Separate media buttons
- 02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Programmable knob
- Not available
- Separate macro keys
- 02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Built-in screen
- None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Touchpad
- Not available
- Fingerprint reader
- Not available
- OS mode switch
- Switch2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Windows key lock
- Not available
Software
- Software runs on
- Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Open firmware
- QMK, VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q1-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 5 October 2026
- Onboard profiles
- Not available
- Macros stored onboard
- Not available
Ergonomics
- Wrist rest
- None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q1_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Wrist rest material
- Not available
- Tenting
- Not available
- Tenting angles
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions
- 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.
- Dimensions with wrist rest
- Not available
- Keyboard weight
- 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.
- Weight including wrist rest
- Not available
- Box dimensions
- Not available
- Box weight
- Not available
Certifications
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- Platform certifications
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- 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.
- Cables included
Type Count USB-C to USB-C cable 1 - Spare switches
- Not available
Links
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 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.
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Variants
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| Model number | GTIN | Markets | Colours | Sold as | Layout standard | Regional layouts | Keys in regional layout | Key legends for | Switch sensing technology | Switch feel | Switch maker | Switch models | Actuation force | Actuation point | Total travel | Rated keystrokes | Factory-lubed switches | Keycap material | Legend method | Shine-through legends | Case material | Backlight | Wrist rest | Keyboard weight | In the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1M-M3 | 4895248870609 | US | Carbon Black | Complete | ANSI | English US (QWERTY) | 81 | Windows, macOS | Mechanical | Tactile | Gateron | Gateron Jupiter Brown | 55 gf | 2 mm | 4 mm | 80 million | Yes | PBT | Doubleshot | No | CNC-machined 6063 aluminium | RGB per key | None | 1,724 g | 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 key |
| Q1M-M1 | 4895248870593 | US | Carbon Black | Complete | ANSI | English US (QWERTY) | 81 | Windows, macOS | Mechanical | Linear | Gateron | Gateron Jupiter Red | 45 gf | 2 mm | 4 mm | 80 million | Yes | PBT | Doubleshot | No | CNC-machined 6063 aluminium | RGB per key | None | 1,724 g | 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 key |
| Q1M-M4 | 4895248870616 | US | Carbon Black | Complete | ANSI | English US (QWERTY) | 81 | Windows, macOS | Mechanical | Tactile | Gateron | Gateron Jupiter Banana | 59 gf | 2 mm | 3.4 mm | 80 million | Yes | PBT | Doubleshot | No | CNC-machined 6063 aluminium | RGB per key | None | 1,724 g | 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 key |
| Q1M-P3 | 4895248870630 | US | Shell White | Complete | ANSI | English US (QWERTY) | 81 | Windows, macOS | Mechanical | Tactile | Gateron | Gateron Jupiter Brown | 55 gf | 2 mm | 4 mm | 80 million | Yes | PBT | Doubleshot | No | CNC-machined 6063 aluminium | RGB per key | None | 1,724 g | 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 key |
| Q1M-P1 | 4895248870623 | US | Shell White | Complete | ANSI | English US (QWERTY) | 81 | Windows, macOS | Mechanical | Linear | Gateron | Gateron Jupiter Red | 45 gf | 2 mm | 4 mm | 80 million | Yes | PBT | Doubleshot | No | CNC-machined 6063 aluminium | RGB per key | None | 1,724 g | 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 key |
| Q1M-P4 | 4895248870647 | US | Shell White | Complete | ANSI | English US (QWERTY) | 81 | Windows, macOS | Mechanical | Tactile | Gateron | Gateron Jupiter Banana | 59 gf | 2 mm | 3.4 mm | 80 million | Yes | PBT | Doubleshot | No | CNC-machined 6063 aluminium | RGB per key | None | 1,724 g | 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 key |
| Q1M-V3 | 4895248874300 | US | Purple | Complete | ANSI | English US (QWERTY) | 81 | Windows, macOS | Mechanical | Tactile | Gateron | Gateron Jupiter Brown | 55 gf | 2 mm | 4 mm | 80 million | Yes | PBT | Doubleshot | No | CNC-machined 6063 aluminium | RGB per key | None | 1,724 g | 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 key |
| Q1M-V1 | 4895248874294 | US | Purple | Complete | ANSI | English US (QWERTY) | 81 | Windows, macOS | Mechanical | Linear | Gateron | Gateron Jupiter Red | 45 gf | 2 mm | 4 mm | 80 million | Yes | PBT | Doubleshot | No | CNC-machined 6063 aluminium | RGB per key | None | 1,724 g | 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 key |
| Q1M-V4 | 4895248874317 | US | Purple | Complete | ANSI | English US (QWERTY) | 81 | Windows, macOS | Mechanical | Tactile | Gateron | Gateron Jupiter Banana | 59 gf | 2 mm | 3.4 mm | 80 million | Yes | PBT | Doubleshot | No | CNC-machined 6063 aluminium | RGB per key | None | 1,724 g | 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 key |
Sources
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- Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-set
- Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warranty
- Spec databasegreen-keys.info/en/keyboard/keychron-q1-max
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