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Q3 Max

Released January 2024.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual PDF is dated 22 December 2023. The store listing was created on 22 December 2023 and published on 8 January 2024. Month is approximate. Last checked 15 October 2026.

Form factor
TKL
Switch sensing technology
Mechanical
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
Max polling rate
1,000Hz

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General

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.
Model numbers
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.
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.
Announced
Not available
Status
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
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.
Colours
Carbon Black, Shell White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 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.
Sold as
Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026

Layout

Form factor
TKL1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker: 80 percent TKL layout.
Layout standard
ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Keys in regional layout
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.
Key legends for
Windows, macOS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Numpad
No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 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
Dedicated arrow keys
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Navigation keys
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.
Key stagger
Row-staggered2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Bottom row
Not available
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.

Switches

Switch sensing technology
Mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 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).
Switch maker
Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 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.
Actuation force
45 to 59gf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Bottom-out force
Not available
Tactile bump force
Not available
Actuation point
2mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Total travel
3.4 to 4mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
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.
Factory-lubed switches
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 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
Hot-swap sockets
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.
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
Stabilizers
PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Factory-lubed stabilizers
Not available

Keycaps

Keycap material
PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Legend method
Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Keycap profile
KSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Keycap thickness
Not available
Shine-through legends
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.

Performance

Polling rate per connection
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)Receiver or adapter
USB (wired)1,000Not available
2.4 GHz1,000Included USB-A 2.4 GHz receiver
Bluetooth90Not 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.
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
ConnectionRollover
USB (wired)NKRO
2.4 GHzNKRO
BluetoothNKRO
Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Maker: NKRO yes, wireless and wired.
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-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Wireless technology
Not available
Bluetooth
5.11Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Bluetooth device slots
31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Devices it can switch between
Not available
Device switching
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.
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.
Receiver storage in keyboard
Not available
Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
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.
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.
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
Cable plug
USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Cable
Not available
Cable length
Not available
USB passthrough
Not available
Works with
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.
Consoles
Not available

Battery

Battery type
Li-Po1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Number of batteries
Not available
Battery capacity
4,000mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed)
LightingHours (h)
Off180
On100
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.
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_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Full charge time
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.
Quick charge
Not available
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.
Solar charging
Not available
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.

Build

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.
Plate material
Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 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.
Flex cuts in PCB
Not available
Sound dampening
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.
Typing angles
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.
Spill resistant
Not available
IP rating
Not available

Lighting

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

Media keys
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.
Separate media buttons
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.
Volume control
Not available
Knobs
12Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Programmable knob
Not available
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.
Separate macro keys
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.
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.
Touchpad
Not available
Fingerprint reader
Not available
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.
Windows key lock
Not available

Software

Software
Keychron Launcher / VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 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.
Open firmware
QMK, VIA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 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.
Onboard profiles
Not available
Macros
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Macros stored onboard
Not available
Key remapping
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q3-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 10 October 2026
Layers
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.
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.

Ergonomics

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.
Wrist rest material
Not available
Tenting
Not available
Tenting angles
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions
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.
Dimensions with wrist rest
Not available
Keyboard weight
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.
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 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.
Cables included
TypeCount
Type-C to Type-C cable1
Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q3_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Spare switches
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year4Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 10 October 2026Warranty page: twelve months. The Q Max series is listed as covered.

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Variants

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Model numberGTINColoursSwitch feelSwitch modelsActuation forceActuation pointTotal travel
Q3M-M14895248865377Carbon BlackLinearGateron Jupiter Red45 gf2 mm4 mm
Q3M-M34895248865384Carbon BlackTactileGateron Jupiter Brown55 gf2 mm4 mm
Q3M-M44895248865391Carbon BlackTactileGateron Jupiter Banana59 gf2 mm3.4 mm
Q3M-P14895248865407Shell WhiteLinearGateron Jupiter Red45 gf2 mm4 mm
Q3M-P34895248865414Shell WhiteTactileGateron Jupiter Brown55 gf2 mm4 mm
Q3M-P44895248865421Shell WhiteTactileGateron Jupiter Banana59 gf2 mm3.4 mm

Sources

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  1. Read 10 October 2026Backs 52 fields
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