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Q6 Max

Released January 2024.2Spec databasegreen-keys.info/en/keyboard/keychron-q6-maxRead 23 October 2026States January 18, 2024 release at the global maker store. Stored to month. Japanese release was later. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
Full size
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-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Model numbers
Q6M-M19Retailer pagegalaxus.ch/en/s1/product/keychron-q6-max-us-cable-wireless-keyboard-49235607Read 23 October 2026US-layout Carbon Black Jupiter Red Q6M-M1. Switch options remain explicitly listed without guessed SKU mappings.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Public global and US store offers the assembled model for purchase.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K10Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/keychron/q6-q1-q3-etc-ultra-8kRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K follows the Keychron Q Max series and raises battery life from 180 hours to 660 hours.11Reviewnotebookcheck.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.
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Carbon Black, Shell White1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Segment
Enthusiast1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker custom mechanical keyboard category with QMK and rebuildable aluminum construction.
Sold as
Complete1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Reference covers fully assembled ANSI keyboards with KSA keycaps. Barebone and side-printed OSA configurations are not included.

Layout

Form factor
Full size1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Layout standard
ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Regional layouts
US ANSI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Keys in regional layout
1044Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p11 says 108 keys. p15 shows four separate macro keys above the numpad. Schema excludes those and the knob, leaving 104 typing and function keys.
Key legends for
Windows, macOS4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p4 supplies separate Mac and Windows keycaps. p13 and p15 show their layouts.
Numpad
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Function row
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Dedicated arrow keys
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Navigation keys
Full4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Key stagger
Row-staggered4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Bottom row
Not available
Low profile
Not available

Switches

Switch sensing technology
Mechanical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Switch feel
Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Switch maker
Gateron1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Switch models
Gateron Jupiter Red, Gateron Jupiter Brown, Gateron Jupiter Banana1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Switch stem
MX cross5Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 23 October 2026Specs table identifies POM MX stem. Operation force and travel tables support the switch variants.
Actuation force
45 to 59gf1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 20265Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 23 October 2026
Bottom-out force
Not available
Tactile bump force
Not available
Actuation point
2mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 20265Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 23 October 2026
Total travel
3.4 to 4mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 20265Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/gateron-jupiter-switch-setRead 23 October 2026
Rated keystrokes
80million1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Up to 80 million keystrokes.
Factory-lubed switches
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 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-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Hot-swappable section explicitly accepts 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches.
Compatible switches
3-pin and 5-pin MX-style mechanical switches1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Stabilizers
PCB screw-in1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Factory-lubed stabilizers
Yes6Reviewwepc.com/reviews/keychron-q6-max-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Design and Features explicitly says both switches and stabilizers are pre-lubed.

Keycaps

Keycap material
PBT1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Legend method
Doubleshot1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Keycap profile
KSA1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026KSA fully assembled configuration. Side-printed OSA options excluded.
Keycap thickness
Not available
Shine-through legends
No1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
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-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Specs says NKRO yes for both wireless and wired modes.
Anti-ghosting
Yes9Retailer pagegalaxus.ch/en/s1/product/keychron-q6-max-us-cable-wireless-keyboard-49235607Read 23 October 2026
Adjustable debounce
Yes7Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/firmware-and-json-files-of-the-keychron-qmk-keyboardsRead 23 October 2026Q6 Max ANSI firmware 1.1.0 dated January 13, 2025 added debounce adjustment. v1.1.1 dated April 30, 2025 changed debounce to 50. Units and minimum not stated, so minimum time is omitted.
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-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Wireless technology
Not available
Bluetooth
5.11Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Bluetooth device slots
31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Devices it can switch between
Not available
Device switching
Keys4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Receiver connector
USB-A4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Receiver storage in keyboard
Not available
Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
Wireless range
10m4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p11 within 10 meters in open space.
Detachable cable
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Port on keyboard
USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Cable plug
USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 Type-C to Type-C cable plus Type-A adapter.
Cable
Braided6Reviewwepc.com/reviews/keychron-q6-max-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Review describes supplied braided USB-C to USB-C cable. Its 1.8 m length conflicts with specialist retailer 1.36 m, so length is omitted.
Cable length
Not available
USB passthrough
Not available
Works with
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Product specs names macOS, Windows and Linux. Manual p20 names iOS and Android.
Consoles
Not available

Battery

Battery type
Li-Po4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Number of batteries
Not available
Battery capacity
4,000mAh4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed)
LightingHours (h)
Off180
On100
Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker up-to wireless estimates. RGB on is lowest brightness. Connection and polling rate not specified.
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-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Full charge time
300min4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p18 fully charged in around five hours. Approximate.
Quick charge
Not available
Use while charging
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p18 supports charging in 2.4 GHz, cable and Bluetooth modes.
Solar charging
Not available
Battery indicator
LED, Key lighting, Reported to the OS4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p18 charge LED. TechRadar review describes Fn+B key lighting and OS Bluetooth battery report.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/eychron-q6-max-reviewRead 23 October 2026

Build

Case material
CNC-machined 6063 aluminum1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Plate material
Polycarbonate1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Mount style
Gasket1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026
Flex cuts in PCB
Not available
Sound dampening
Case foam, Foam, position not stated, Other1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Series table lists sound absorbing foam, IXPE foam, PET film, latex bottom pad, bottom case acoustic foam and bottom case PET film. Silicone pads separate case halves. Unknown-position foams use foam. PET, latex and silicone use other.
Typing angles
5.2°1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Published fixed 5.2 degree angle.
Spill resistant
Not available
IP rating
Not available

Lighting

Backlight
RGB per key1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026South-facing RGB LEDs. Launcher supports individual key backlight control.
LED position
South-facing1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 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 layer4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Separate media buttons
04Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete p13 to p16 control maps show playback on Fn layer and knob press, with no separate media buttons.
Volume control
Knob4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Knobs
14Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Programmable knob
Yes8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/eychron-q6-max-reviewRead 23 October 2026Design section says knob function can be adjusted in Launcher.
Knob press
Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p20 Fn plus knob press toggles backlight.
Separate macro keys
44Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Four separate macro keys above numpad. Shown on p15 and explicitly identified by TechRadar.
Built-in screen
None4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete p12 overview and p13 to p16 control maps show no screen, touchpad or fingerprint reader.
Touchpad
No4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Fingerprint reader
No4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
OS mode switch
Switch4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Windows key lock
Not available

Software

Software
Keychron Launcher / VIA8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/eychron-q6-max-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Software runs on
Web8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/eychron-q6-max-reviewRead 23 October 2026Launcher and VIA web apps work in Chromium browsers while connected by cable.
Open firmware
QMK, VIA8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/eychron-q6-max-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Onboard memory
Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Suitable for All Devices section explicitly saves two layouts on keyboard, one for each system.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/eychron-q6-max-reviewRead 23 October 2026Maker product page says two layouts can be saved on keyboard, one per system.
Onboard profiles
Not available
Macros
Yes8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/eychron-q6-max-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Macros stored onboard
Not available
Key remapping
Yes8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/eychron-q6-max-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Layers
44Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p7 four layers. Mac 0 and 1, Windows 2 and 3.
User firmware updates
Yes7Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/firmware-and-json-files-of-the-keychron-qmk-keyboardsRead 23 October 2026

Ergonomics

Wrist rest
None4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete p2 package list excludes wrist rest. TechRadar explicitly says sold separately.
Wrist rest material
Not available
Tenting
Not available
Tenting angles
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions
Width446Depth137mm(17.6 × 5.4 in)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Published 137 x446 mm mapped to depth and width. Published front and rear heights exclude keycaps and do not fit this body-height field.
Dimensions with wrist rest
Not available
Keyboard weight
2,184g(4.8 lb)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-q6-max-qmk-via-wireless-custom-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Fully assembled version 2184 g +/-10 g.
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 layers, 16 gaskets (12 installed, 4 spare), 8 sets of stabilizers, PBT double-shot keycaps for 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 key4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 Fully Assembled Version complete package list. PET layers called foam in manual and film on product page. Recorded as acoustic layers.
Cables included
TypeCount
USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable1
Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_Q6_Max_User_Manual.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Spare switches
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year3Maker product pagekeychron.com/pages/warrantyRead 23 October 2026Global store warranty is twelve months unless purchase documents state otherwise. Q Max parts replacement policy applies.

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Model numberColoursSwitch feelSwitch modelsActuation forceActuation pointTotal travel
Q6M-M1Carbon BlackLinearGateron Jupiter Red45 gf2 mm4 mm
Not availableNot availableTactileGateron Jupiter Brown55 gf2 mm4 mm
Not availableNot availableTactileGateron Jupiter Banana59 gf2 mm3.4 mm

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